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08/14/11, 09:26 PM
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Looking at this gelding
As most of you know, I lost my mare to colic about 2 months ago. I have halfheartedly looked at ads since. I just have not seen anything I liked. Now I owned Dixie for over 8 years but she was my first horse and I really got lucky with her. The vet loved the way she was built even with the very slight pigeon toe she had in her right front (really did not affect anything and the farrier was able to trim her w/o a problem).
Well, I have been looking at this add on craigslist and am very tempted to take a look at this guy. I was just wondering if someone who knows more about builds etc.... would mind taking a look at the little bit available and making any recommendations if I go to see him in person.
Thanks
http://northmiss.craigslist.org/grd/2533784278.html
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08/14/11, 09:53 PM
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I'm not a pro at confirmation...but I sure would go look at him! Seems like the price is right. Go look!  
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08/14/11, 09:59 PM
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you want just a nice horse to ridefor pleasure?
he sounds like he has agreat personality and he is cute as can be
you may find he's a little choppy - he does't look like he'd be super fluid but worth seeing how you feel on him
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08/14/11, 10:00 PM
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I like him. Coming from a saddle-fitter's point of view, he has a nice wither and saddle position, which can sometimes indicate a comfortable ride. I can tell from his neck that he's usually allowed to run around with his nose poking out like in that first pic of someone riding him, and therefore the muscling in his neck is the same on the underside as on the top side, but that's easily corrected with simple suppling excersizes and teaching him a bit of flexion. For the money, a sound walk-trot-canter horse that rides in the ring and on trails is a great deal! Good sturdy size on him, too.
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08/14/11, 10:03 PM
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I just went back and looked over the photos--- seems like she's english-reining him in a western hackamore?? could be a big contirbutor to why he's been holding his neck a bit stiff..... not an issue in my book if he's sweet in every other way, but it would be something I would change when I got him home...
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08/14/11, 10:15 PM
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Definitely worth going to look at imo.
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08/14/11, 10:29 PM
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Agreed. I like him. I would go check him out and see if we shared some chemistry.
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08/14/11, 10:46 PM
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I like him too. I can promise you I saw him first:>) Been to his add several times. He's an app, pretty and reasonably priced.
My app was ther best horse ever. Trot was really nasty but considering everything else I learned to love it
if he was closer I would have gone to see him. He was advertised awhile back for 750.00.
I would be aware of how the add is worded.,,never coliced with current owner. Just a lil red flag to me.
good luck!
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08/15/11, 10:32 AM
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I can't see anything that would make me think 'problem' and the only thing I can think of to add is that I would ask how long they've owned him.
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08/15/11, 12:59 PM
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Unless you are showing halter, his temperament and training are more important that minor conformation faults. His overall look is quite appealing, he's a pretty boy. If you like him and he likes you and works well for you, then I'd say its a good choice. You may want to have him vet checked for anything you might miss (such as I missed my mare had tumors under her tail when I bought her) and to look for things like any uneven wear on his teeth (he's standing in front of a wooden rail that looks like it might have been chewed or cribbed on) or obvious issues that you might not notice. If not a vet, then at least another experienced horse person. Two sets of eyes are better than one. Go look and tell us what you find!
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08/16/11, 03:42 AM
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I do like Appys, but this one has one big fault -- his ears are too short. I'm a mule person! -LOL-
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08/16/11, 06:34 AM
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Rogo, I have seen an appy mule for sale on CL also. She is not broke to ride though and I do not have any mule experience. Also I am not to sure about the combo of appy and mule. I would like to be slightly smarter than the animal I am trying to ride......
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08/16/11, 08:56 AM
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He's cute, looks like an easy keeper. The others commenting are giving good advice. The only thing I see is his shoulder looks a bit upright which could mean a rough trot. Hard to tell from those pics. Definitely take an experienced horse person with you when you're looking at horses, or have a vet do a prelim on any horse you consider. People around here ask for a trial period of a couple weeks to a month.
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08/16/11, 10:40 PM
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OK - so I went and checked him out. He is a fairly calm guy. Stood at the rail occasionally swatting/stomping at flies but calm. He has a nice walk. The trot was a little choppy but am not sure how much was him and how much was me - I seemed to have a hard time moving in time with him. He plow reins but turns and stops with just the lightest touch on the reins. He follows very well when walking on the ground. The owners son rode him after I did and did not seem to have any trouble sitting the trot - so I am thinking that may have been my problem. I am out of practice - it had been so hot here that I have not ridden this summer and in the spring was working 2 jobs and taking college courses so it has been a bit. When we were finished the son unsaddled him and took off the bridle and the horse followed him back to our side of the rail. I was able to lift all four hooves - she has the farrier scheduled for Saturday. I spoke with my husband and it seems this gelding is coming home this weekend. I really liked him.
Now the fun part - hubby is out of town this weekend and so I get to drive the truck and trailer down there to pick the gelding up and get back home.....hopefully w/o getting lost (this is a specialty of mine).
Thanks for the advice. She has all his vet papers - he has been seen for his shots, teeth floated and I believe a general exam.
I am going to call our vet - who has Saturday hours and see about getting him seen there for a general check as well.
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08/16/11, 10:49 PM
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Sounds great and like a good deal for you! Can you find a friend that reads maps to go with you?
If his trot is a bit choppy, work on him to carry himself better and be more supple and it should smooth out some.
I'm jealous, he looks like just the sort of horse I'd like to have! Enjoy!
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08/16/11, 11:12 PM
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a choppy trot was the only issue I could see coming - it's just because he's a bit upright.... ummm start at his withers and draw a line to his shoulder, then elbow, then down his upper leg, then his lower leg, then through his fetlock - that last line is a little upright ... which can lead to a bit of a pound in a trot ... you will certainly get used to him ..and posting (even in western tack) can make it much more comfortable - congratulations!
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08/16/11, 11:12 PM
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Sounds like he is a good horse and the few little things that need work, are just that, things that need a little work. So excited for you!
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08/16/11, 11:18 PM
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Good for you! He sounds like a great horse !!
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08/16/11, 11:18 PM
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Very, very nice, congrats!
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08/16/11, 11:30 PM
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I'm sure you'll do just fine once you get him home and have a bit of time to figure each other out.
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