SaharaS
Well-Known Member
I've made the decision that due to my health I need to reduce my numbers..I need a bit of advice... I have a Brief Encounter (Jumbo) gelding (june 2008) who currently stands 15.2 with much more to grow. He's very well handled & started but not yet backed (due to me breaking my back before he was born- I'd rather wait for the right person to do it than risk ruining him by paying a have a go hero!)..has lovely paces & conformation & a good, kind attitude to life in general...very laid back but with presence. I am not sure how to price him..I have his mum too (Red Clover-by Rock City & out of Stupid Cupid) and she's a wonderful little mare..how much should I aim for? and how much more should I be able to ask once backed? Its time to do some sums..and so would value your opinions. He has one hell of a jump on him loose schooling or even on his own for fun. Its a tough call for me as I bred him with the intention of competing him myself...I was there to catch him when he was born..and it will break my heart! I spoke to the lady who has the Stallion at stud and one of Brief Encounters 4yr old progeny is currently winning everything at the mo...which kind of makes me want to have him started & pay someone to compete him for a season & just get him out there...I just don't know what to do! All I know is, I can't guarantee that I will be well enough to ride him daily once started & I'm very conscious that this could make or break a youngster...esp for those moments when you need to ride a little stronger to teach them firmly but fairly...I just don't feel that would be safe in my condition as I'll be doing everything on my own...and sometimes when you need that extra strength in your arms/legs/back/seat...I just can't say I'll always be able to muster it...and we all know thats when things can start to go very pearshaped! I'm fine on my older horses, but as I was told never to ride again, I feel that simply drawing a line at no youngsters & no jumping, is better than going stir crazy and not riding at all(more stir crazy!)I know my 'big' three inside out and what they are capable of...not so with a baby...I'm also going to advertise him mum as a broodmare, she's 15.2 1996 bright bay tb...a super mum & incredibly easy/good/kind/genuine in every way. Not one to be ridden tho, just broodmare,companion...any ideas on her guide price would be great too....thank you..I think!!;-)
