wizoz
Well-Known Member
I was asked today by my trainer if pro/semi pro riders would buy a youngster by an unproven sport horse stallion?
Obviously my trainer knows of someone who has several youngsters by the same stallion which need to be sold but as the sire isn't proven in any sphere, these youngsters would be relatively cheap.
I think the idea is to sell the first lot off cheap and see what happens, if they do well, then later progeny would be more expensive.
My answer is, that if the horse is cheap enough and showed potential, probably BUT as you and I know, most pro's/semi pro's tend to only buy for owners as it's the running costs that riders need to keep down.
Any other thoughts?
Obviously my trainer knows of someone who has several youngsters by the same stallion which need to be sold but as the sire isn't proven in any sphere, these youngsters would be relatively cheap.
I think the idea is to sell the first lot off cheap and see what happens, if they do well, then later progeny would be more expensive.
My answer is, that if the horse is cheap enough and showed potential, probably BUT as you and I know, most pro's/semi pro's tend to only buy for owners as it's the running costs that riders need to keep down.
Any other thoughts?