JanetGeorge
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I don't think OCD is hereditary; it is linked to large horses who have big growth spurts.
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Yes and no. I don't think it is hereditary per se - but fast growth rates are! But the biggest factor in OCD is incorrect - and excessive feeding of youngsters - in particular up to the age of 12 months. Horses who are diagnosed with OCD at 4 years or older had it far sooner - but it showed no symptoms until work commenced.
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There are no guarantees with youngsters, though, wherever they come from.
I want something and need something on the chunkier side and I think that has also factored into why I wanted another of Lanky's siblings.
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Certainly no guarantees - but full siblings are usually very similar in important respects. Temperament is one thing that is VERY noticeably similar in full siblings (and I speak on the basis of having about 5 'sets' of full siblings here at present, the most numeric 'sets' consisting of:
5 year old mare (was backed by us before going in foal - has had two so far)
4 year old stallion - backed and being schooled by us.
3 year old gelding - was just being backed when a small wound turned into a nasty sarcoid which has interrupted his backing.
2 year old gelding
1 year old filly
filly foal.
In this group, the fillies are rather better in conformation than the males (for some strange reason!) But all have OUTSTANDING temperaments - due partly to my stallion's outstanding temperament - and the fact that the mare is a bit of a bag and disciplines her foals quite strictly from day one. They also ALL have very good movement!
and set 2.
5 year old mare - a broodie
4 year old mare - also a broodie
3 year old colt - just backed.
2 year old filly
yearling gelding (now sold - but still in close contact with new owner.)
colt foal.
All are grey except the bay colt who has the best conformation - but they all have good movement and outstanding temperaments.
If you decide to buy a full sibling, go for a weanling, get it vetted, and ask for the vet to check very carefully for any sign of joint effusion (possible OCD.) And if it passes and you buy it, be careful about feed - only a good stud balancer and forage - and you should be absolutely fine.
I don't think OCD is hereditary; it is linked to large horses who have big growth spurts.
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Yes and no. I don't think it is hereditary per se - but fast growth rates are! But the biggest factor in OCD is incorrect - and excessive feeding of youngsters - in particular up to the age of 12 months. Horses who are diagnosed with OCD at 4 years or older had it far sooner - but it showed no symptoms until work commenced.
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There are no guarantees with youngsters, though, wherever they come from.
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Certainly no guarantees - but full siblings are usually very similar in important respects. Temperament is one thing that is VERY noticeably similar in full siblings (and I speak on the basis of having about 5 'sets' of full siblings here at present, the most numeric 'sets' consisting of:
5 year old mare (was backed by us before going in foal - has had two so far)
4 year old stallion - backed and being schooled by us.
3 year old gelding - was just being backed when a small wound turned into a nasty sarcoid which has interrupted his backing.
2 year old gelding
1 year old filly
filly foal.
In this group, the fillies are rather better in conformation than the males (for some strange reason!) But all have OUTSTANDING temperaments - due partly to my stallion's outstanding temperament - and the fact that the mare is a bit of a bag and disciplines her foals quite strictly from day one. They also ALL have very good movement!
and set 2.
5 year old mare - a broodie
4 year old mare - also a broodie
3 year old colt - just backed.
2 year old filly
yearling gelding (now sold - but still in close contact with new owner.)
colt foal.
All are grey except the bay colt who has the best conformation - but they all have good movement and outstanding temperaments.
If you decide to buy a full sibling, go for a weanling, get it vetted, and ask for the vet to check very carefully for any sign of joint effusion (possible OCD.) And if it passes and you buy it, be careful about feed - only a good stud balancer and forage - and you should be absolutely fine.