I've been working with a 2-year-old Appendix Quarter Horse gelding. He's huge (15.2 and growing), athletic, and gorgous. He has a bucking problem when saddled but trainers and chiropractors have looked at him and said it was an attitude thing and could be straightened out with a confident trainer, that's why I've been working with him. Recently, he ws hurt in a trailer incident and the owner just wants to get rid of him and offered me this awesome horse for under $1000. I have broken 2-y/os before and have been working with horses for almost 10 yrs. This horse would be awesome to replace my TB gelding when he gets too old for eventing. But would he be worth it? My trainer's going to look at him this week (she'd help me out if we did buy him) and we'll have him vet checked to see if his injuries will affect his movement. My parents wanted to wait a few years before buying another horse but he kind of fell into our hands. I'm just interested what someone else would do in my situation.
2006-07-03 07:14:25 · 14 answers · asked by =) 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I also found out he had a bowed tendon when he was younger which "healed itself in 3-4 days" ...it probably is healed, but can you imagine landing a jump and that acting up again? I've pretty much decided against him but I often go back and fourth lol =)
2006-07-07 04:21:55 · update #1
Wait and see what your trainer says. it is really your decision, but would not hurt to have another oppinion. Sometimes that certain horse comes along and you just know it is something special. Like it was meant for you. Just prepare yourself if things don't go easy with breaking that bucking problem. Remember you are buying this horse aware that there are issues with it. So don't expect miracles. Hope for the best, but be ready to accept the worst.
2006-07-03 07:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by Okkieneko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he's got some issues, but for under 1k you can't beat it. That's a great deal if the injuries are minor and can be healed w/out having to pay a bunch of vet bills. The vet check will give you an idea about that though.
A thought about the bucking issue. My old horse had this same problem, everyone said it was attitude. It ended up being a poorly fit saddle. I got a saddles with larger trees and the problem was solved. A larger tree may or may not solve the problem, if you can find one to borrow, it would be worth a shot.
Best of luck!!
2006-07-03 07:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by AK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it truly is entirely up to you. My friend bred her Appy mare to her Appy stallion several years ago. The mare had a bucking problem. She would go nuts every time she was saddled. The foal, oddly enough, had the same problem. This old cowboy friend of ours, after a couple of vets checked the horses out, said that there is a nerve near the spinal cord that was irritated when the saddle was placed on their back. He said to give the horse a rub down before putting the saddle on. Maybe just luck, but it worked on the mare. Then when we tried it on her colt it worked with him too. Try it. If we hadn't found something I don't know what she would have done. I, personally, would probably not want the horse. I guess it would have depended on how difficult the bucking was. Best of luck.
2006-07-03 07:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by Emma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd see how low they will go on the price. You didn't detail his injuries - how extensive? If he is only 2, the bucking can be solved. Remember, he's still a baby!! Horse prices are very low right now, so I'd keep that in mind. I saw an awesome registered AQHA dun gelding - push-button trained - go for $595 at an auction. A damaged, problem horse shouldn;t be anywhere near $1,000. Figue in your vet expenses....
2006-07-03 09:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would look into the medical problems (if there were any) from the trailer accident. Otherwise, you sound pretty love struck and maybe this would be a good investment for you. Also, if I were you, I would do natural horsemanship with him because the way problems are solved using natural techniques are unbelievable for both horse and human.
2006-07-03 10:54:23 · answer #5 · answered by horsesavvychick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a great deal. But check his vet and health records cause he might have something wrong with him. Ask the owner to handle the horse for you then handle many times before buying it. Good luck!
2006-07-03 10:14:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just JUMP at this opportunity! I know that if put in this situation...I would definitely go for it. You've put so much work into him already and, he sounds like a beautiful horse inside and out. Good luck and God bless!
2006-07-04 04:20:24 · answer #7 · answered by cairceylee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt take it. 1000 is too much for an injured horse with problems. IMO, he is too young to have been saddled. since he is bucking, he knows its too soon. take a step back in his training, but dont buy him. there will be opportunities like this again and again.
2006-07-03 07:33:18 · answer #8 · answered by jazzmyn_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on his injuries from the trailer accident would depend on what I would do.
If he has no major injuries taht would prevent him from working go for it.
You have a trainer and could get help if needed. If not work him yourself.
2006-07-03 07:27:30 · answer #9 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well do you love the horse are you willing to work with the horse
i dont think 15.2 is that big i have one that is 16.1 he is high main. but if he is a good horse and only needs work than go for it at least you will know it will go to a good home
Good luck
2006-07-03 09:05:21 · answer #10 · answered by Shea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋