Moment of madness

[Asha]

You sound like you have the right facilities and your head screwed on , so go for it.

Raising a young horse is full of ups and downs, but for me the ups far outweigh the downs . But , just remember foals/weanlings youngsters etc are creatures with a natural instinct to find the most unusual ways of harming themselves.

Dont forget to post photos

 

[TheMule]

There’s never any good reason to have a youngster- they’re total money pits, incredibly good at hideously injuring/ killing themselves, prone to all sorts of stupid antics and very stressful. Plus you can’t actually do anything with them and they’ll probably die/ go lame before they ever achieve anything.
Hence why I have 2…..

 

[Barton Bounty]

Do you have company for the foal?
It’s a great idea but can be challenging and after all your work she may not make height or be interested in the type of riding you like but that’s just a risk with a horse you can’t ride yet

Bad influence number 1 giving advice

Im bad influence number 2… go for it

 

[JBM]

Bad influence number 1 giving advice

Im bad influence number 2… go for it

I mean I have 4 who am I to judge

 

[Barton Bounty]

Im just surprised @nagblagger and @Peregrine Falcon havent been on yet but probably working

They are influences 3/4 lol

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

Just asked how much they want for a holding deposit to take him of the market untill I can get to Kent .. I rarely leave my home town this will be quite the adventure

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

@Barton Bounty Oi!!

I prefer youngsters. I. I can't afford to buy a ridden prospect at current prices 2. I know what has happened during the backing process. 3. I have built a relationship on the ground. 4. The reward of bringing one up is something I relish. 5. Life is too short, if you have the ground, facilities, capabilities and patience, go for it.

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

@Barton Bounty Oi!!

I prefer youngsters. I. I can't afford to buy a ridden prospect at current prices 2. I know what has happened during the backing process. 3. I have built a relationship on the ground. 4. The reward of bringing one up is something I relish. 5. Life is too short, if you have the ground, facilities, capabilities and patience, go for it.

2&3 are so important to me plus you never know what your buying with a ridden horse any more dodgy dealers are rife I’ve no time for rushed horses a pet hate for strong bits and gadgets were not needed etc x

 

[Patterdale]

I buy lots of foals with the plan of selling them on. Some I have sold. But the remainders are all lovely so now I have a herd of young Forever Horses that I can’t bear to sell. And I’m not allowed to buy any more.

So yes, it can work very well. Too well!

ETA BUT all my Forever Horses are absolutely beautiful, top quality and wonderfully kind animals. I could never have afforded to buy them as the adults they are fast becoming, and I don’t regret having any of them!

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

I buy lots of foals with the plan of selling them on. Some I have sold. But the remainders are all lovely so now I have a herd of young Forever Horses that I can’t bear to sell. And I’m not allowed to buy any more.

So yes, it can work very well. Too well!

ETA BUT all my Forever Horses are absolutely beautiful, top quality and wonderfully kind animals. I could never have afforded to buy them as the adults they are fast becoming, and I don’t regret having any of them!

Love this can I dm you for your opinion if you have a eye for good youngstock

 

[Patterdale]

Love this can I dm you for your opinion if you have a eye for good youngstock

Absolutely! I do have a good eye (even if I say so myself!)

 

[nagblagger]

I was working BB,
You are right , I like spending other people's money, therefore if you have the facilities and help, when the going gets tough, because you will have a few 'what have I done ' moments . Go for it !! Keep us updated and you will have to start a foal thread through the journey to ridden and beyond.

 

[monte1]

I have a slightly different perspective as am quite a bit older than you But I was given the amazing opportunity to choose a sire and breed my very own foal from a friends mare in 2019, knowing i would be 56 by the time he was 4.

I did a foal thread at the time, which some may remember, well he arrived in 2020 and turned three this May- the time has flown by.

I absolutely adore him and although it has not been easy at times I am so pleased that I did it and am now hopefully looking forward to being able to ride him in the not so distant future, fingers crossed all stays well, but I guess you cannot legislate for everything

My advice is go for it :-D

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

I am another to say go for it - there is an absolutely gorgeous foal for sale at the yard I am at and I am having to sit on my hands because I can't really afford livery for two..

 

[fidleyspromise]

I recently got a 2yr old and I'm having lots of fun bonding with him. Hanging out, going on walks and just seeing all his 'firsts'.
My plan was for a foal but my riding horse is older and not as healthy as she was so I decided an older baby was better.

I say Go for it

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

Thank you everyone waiting for a FaceTime from the breeder with him paying half the deposit to take him of the market (can’t get down yet due to circumstances ) will pay the rest when I travel to view if i decide to go ahead will deffo get pics and put them on when I go view thanks everyone at least I know I’m not mad thinking it’s a good idea xx

 

[nagblagger]

I disagree Glitterandrainbows. you must be mad to think HHo would try and talk you out of getting another equine !
Of course we are going to say yes ..

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

Hahahah tbh the ones saying should I buy a foal normally get a big NO

 

[Gloi]

I am another to say go for it - there is an absolutely gorgeous foal for sale at the yard I am at and I am having to sit on my hands because I can't really afford livery for two..

Snap. There is a gorgeous foal for sale on the yard I'm at too

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

Deposit paid very excited now xx

 

[Barton Bounty]

Deposit paid very excited now xx

Can we get a sneaky peak at a picture?

 

[splashgirl45]

Oooh yes a picture now he is going to be yours

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

I only have the photos the breeder has taken and I haven’t asked her for permission to use them I’ve paid the deposit through FaceTiming him and a lovley forum user on here from Kent messaged me and said the breeder is known to her so that was enough for me when I get to see him in person I will get lots of photos and videos I’m so excited! Really needed something to look forward too ! X

 

[Gloi]

I only have the photos the breeder has taken and I haven’t asked her for permission to use them I’ve paid the deposit through FaceTiming him and a lovley forum user on here from Kent messaged me and said the breeder is known to her so that was enough for me when I get to see him in person I will get lots of photos and videos I’m so excited! Really needed something to look forward too ! X

Ooh yes. I bought a foal unseen that was six hours away and it was exciting when I first spent a weekend going down to see him .
I wasn't in a good place at the time, due to a bereavement,so he was just what I needed to cheer me up and give me something to look forward to.

 

[Ahrena]

I bred a foal rather than bought one. Very glad I did as sadly lost his mum who was my everything a year later in a field accident.

No guarantee what he’ll become but I haven’t regretted it for a moment. He’s a yearling now and him and his companion of the same age bring me so much joy (and a few grey hairs!) each day. They’re so funny and whilst it feels like a lot of responsibility as their future lies in how well I produce them (the companion anyway, my homebred will never be sold), it’s entirely worth it.

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

I bred a foal rather than bought one. Very glad I did as sadly lost his mum who was my everything a year later in a field accident.

No guarantee what he’ll become but I haven’t regretted it for a moment. He’s a yearling now and him and his companion of the same age bring me so much joy (and a few grey hairs!) each day. They’re so funny and whilst it feels like a lot of responsibility as their future lies in how well I produce them (the companion anyway, my homebred will never be sold), it’s entirely worth it.

Sorry you lost your mare glad you and her son have each other still

 

[Snapshot2016]

Not quite the same but a few years ago I had a young homebred and retired mare, I went to view a just 2 year old HUGE gangly warmblood who I fell in love with instantly, I wasn't looking for another horse really but he caught my eye and I couldn't stop thinking about him! although he'd been handled he had no life experience, I still have him now as a 10yr old and the bond we have is unreal, and I must say I love him more than my homebred! He is an absolute pleasure, and although I had help from my instructor, I did everything myself which was really satisfying. I think the key to our success was that I had another horse to ride while he was still young, so we just 'messed about' for a couple of years. If you have the time and the patience then id say go for a look

 

[splashgirl45]

Not quite the same but a few years ago I had a young homebred and retired mare, I went to view a just 2 year old HUGE gangly warmblood who I fell in love with instantly, I wasn't looking for another horse really but he caught my eye and I couldn't stop thinking about him! although he'd been handled he had no life experience, I still have him now as a 10yr old and the bond we have is unreal, and I must say I love him more than my homebred! He is an absolute pleasure, and although I had help from my instructor, I did everything myself which was really satisfying. I think the key to our success was that I had another horse to ride while he was still young, so we just 'messed about' for a couple of years. If you have the time and the patience then id say go for a look

She has paid half deposit to hold till she views him so fingers crossed we will soon get pictures

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

Hi everyone so I’ve decided to put him on young stock livery in small groups of his own age ten mins from my house when he arrives, the only thing left to sort out is if I continue to keep my mare at current yard or to move her to we’re he is going they do normal livery aswell. Has anyone found it too difficult having there horses on different yards.

 

[JBM]

Hi everyone so I’ve decided to put him on young stock livery in small groups of his own age ten mins from my house when he arrives, the only thing left to sort out is if I continue to keep my mare at current yard or to move her to we’re he is going they do normal livery aswell. Has anyone found it too difficult having there horses on different yards.

Depends on how close the yards are and the frequency you would be going to each