I am going to look at a 7 month old Egyptian/Polish bred Arabian stud colt(will be gelded if I buy him)today.I will be boarding him if I get him and hay is getting more unattainable as we speak here in Ohio.But,I just happen to come across his ad.He is the excact breed I was looking for and is a very low price(and yes,I do know that is not the most important factor.)I will be attending college for Horsemanship next quarter and feel perhaps I'm ready to train(with some professional help)a young horse.I did previously own a foal,and started her ground work about 5 years ago)I would also like to venture in to endurance down the road.Any opinions are welcome.
P.S.:If any one lives in the central Ohio area and knows where I can get hay,that would be super duper.Thanks and Happy Holidays:)
http://equine.com/Horses/ad_details.aspx?lid=544527&search_id=9953d8d1-2357-4dcb-a91d-060c590cdc4a
His breeder's web page:
imaginemoorearabians.com
Many things to keep in mind, but first is that this guy is very young and you will not be able to ride him for a number of years. While you have the opportunity for tons of ground work, which is the foundation for any good riding horse, are you going to be happy with a horse you can't ride for a long time? Physically he won't even be ready for endurance until the age of five.
You would also need to make sure he has plenty of room to run where he is being boarded. A baby should never be stalled 24/7. If the barn owner has other youngsters, it's really a good idea for them to be together to allow socialization and the opportunity for tons of play. Arabs have a very high play drive.
If everything works out for you and you end up buying this guy, try to find someone in your area who follows natural horsemanship and see about becoming an apprentice. Perhaps they will at least let you come and watch them while they're working horses. There are many "trainers" out there, but I would stay away from any but those who use true natural horsemanship and follow someone like John Lyons, Parelli, Anderson, or Mark Rashid.
Good luck. Let me know what you decide!
Many things to keep in mind, but first is that this guy is very young and you will not be able to ride him for a number of years. While you have the opportunity for tons of ground work, which is the foundation for any good riding horse, are you going to be happy with a horse you can't ride for a long time? Physically he won't even be ready for endurance until the age of five.
You would also need to make sure he has plenty of room to run where he is being boarded. A baby should never be stalled 24/7. If the barn owner has other youngsters, it's really a good idea for them to be together to allow socialization and the opportunity for tons of play. Arabs have a very high play drive.
If everything works out for you and you end up buying this guy, try to find someone in your area who follows natural horsemanship and see about becoming an apprentice. Perhaps they will at least let you come and watch them while they're working horses. There are many "trainers" out there, but I would stay away from any but those who use true natural horsemanship and follow someone like John Lyons, Parelli, Anderson, or Mark Rashid.
Good luck. Let me know what you decide!
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35+ years of experience
With that breeding, it sounds too good to be true at that price…and you know what they say about things that seem too good to be true! And what's the bit about the buyer must pay for registration? Is that normal procedure when buying an Arabian foal? Every registered foal I ever looked at (I had Appaloosas and QHs) were registered or "registration pending" all paid for by the seller and the cost just figured in to the asking price of the horse. Is there some problem with the foal, and once you own it and try to get it registered, you will find out that it isn't eligible for registration? That would make sense at the price they are asking - $250 is more the price for a grade colt, not one of impeccable breeding.
Make sure you take a trainer or some very experienced professional that you trust when you go to see the colt. And make the purchase contingent on a vet check by a vet of your choice, not associated with the seller - not their regular vet or any vet that works with their regular vet. ALSO, make sure the sale is contingent on you being able to get the colt registered - if it turns out to be ineligible for registration for any reason, the seller should agree to take the foal back and refund your money in full. And get that IN WRITING! If they are unwilling to agree to that, I would really worry about the true pedigree and worth of the animal.
As far as if you are ready to train such a foal, only you know if you are really ready for that. Since you have experience, are going to college for horsemanship, and are smart enough to know that you will need some professional help, I think you will be fine.
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I think that he is an adorable dandy little fellow.
mmmmkaaay.
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