Wondering what you all think??

peachesxoxo · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:32 pm Post subject: Wondering what you all think??

I just bought a yearling (my -first- time having a yearling) and was planning to show in halter class this summer just for fun. I was wondering what you think of his pedigree, conformation, etc. Any tips for someone new to young horses? Thanks!!

His sire is Justa Wind Spinner and his dam is Crystal Notes. He is such a sweetheart, very gentle and calm. He's a joy to work with, no problems at all. I was just wondering what you all think of him? I will get better pics of him soon. Thanks!!

I don't know how to put pictures on here, but you can see pics of him on http://groups.msn.com/sjsporthorses

There are pics of him under 2004 foals for sale. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

Green Hills · Member Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 83 Location: New York

peachesxoxo · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:52 pm Post subject:

Sorry I forgot to say his name is S J Gunnin To Win aka "Gunner". Thanks!

TX-WI · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:38 pm Post subject:

these pics are his fall weanling pics, it appears. He looks cute and has the look of a working horse (a good thing). His head his nice and has expression. He has a nice neck with a clean throat latch. I'd like to see him tie into his chest better but it could be the picture. I also would like to see him to be a bit more compactly built. He might mature a bit long in his back. baby pics are always hard to tell. One day they look great and then the next they look all out of porportion. so you sold him?
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peachesxoxo · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks for getting the pictures on here. I just bought him about two months ago. He's very calm, great to work with, and already leads, lunges, bathes, clips, etc. Now we're mostly just have to work on conditioning and getting ready for our first show. We'll be showing in UPHA this summer. My aunt shows halter, and is helping me with him also. Thanks!!

peachesxoxo · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:35 pm Post subject: new pics!!!!

It's been awhile, but I just wanted to update with some new pics of him. Let me know what you guys think of him! I'm having him trained western/trail ridding this spring...any other suggestions??

I don't really think he'd be good for english or anything...what do you look for as far as reining prospect, or barrel racing? I doubt barrel racing, because he's not "hot" or full of speed..i mean he can go..just he doesn't seem to want to run everywhere he goes.lol

But he can turn great, in the field chasing our other horses, he looks like those horses you see on tv that seperate the cows?? How he sort of pounces back and forth infront of our mare, and he can spin around (pivot?) on his back end and take off..I was watching him and I was like cool, hope I can hang on when he does that.LOL

I'll try to get his pics posted on here (I never have any luck with that) but if it doesn't work, you can see the pics at http://www.angelfire.com/crazy4/qhlover05/gunner

There are 6 more recent pics of him on there, including him with saddle on...he did -great-, didn't even mind saddle at all. Thanks for all your help and opinions!!!

Laura

deseyered · Weanling Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 9

He seems to be growing up and filling out nicely. I'd go with reining prospect. Cutting might be an option if you can find a place to teach you to train him or find a trainer that can do it for you.

TX-WI · Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:08 am Post subject:

looks like they changed their policy and cannot hotlink.

He's fulling out and is getting to be a looker. Reining, reinned cow horse, working cow horse, cutting, possibly low level dressage because he can balance himself so well over his hindend.

I would train him for allaround and let him excell in his best events.
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I've started an exercise program.
I do 20 sit-ups each morning.
That may not sound like a lot, but you can only hit that snooze button so many times

peachesxoxo · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:39 am Post subject:

[img]http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/western_horse/vwp?.dir=/Laura%27s+Horses&.src=gr&.dnm=Gunner.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/western_horse/lst%3f%26.dir=/Laura%2527s%2bHorses%26.src=gr%26.view=t[/img] (alt+p)

[img]http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/western_horse/vwp?.dir=/Laura%27s+Horses&.dnm=Gunner2.jpg&.src=gr&.done=http%3a//photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/western_horse/vwp%3f.dir=/Laura%2527s%2bHorses%26.dnm=Gunner.jpg%26.src=gr[/img] (alt+p)

peachesxoxo · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:42 am Post subject:

Ok, I tried getting the pics on here, but I just -can't- do it...if anyone else knows how, (i don't know if yahoo will let you link or not?) but some pics of him are also listed on yahoo group Western_Horse under the folder Lauras Horses, or you could try the links I just posted on here...otherwise I don't know what else to do to get the pics on here...does anyone know of a site that -does- let you link pics on here??

peachesxoxo · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:48 am Post subject:

I don't suppose anyone could recommend a trainer that does reining or cutting around here (Michigan or Wisconsin area)??? I already have him signed up to be started under saddle this spring, but doesn't hurt to look ahead and see what the options are for future training, right?

I think he looks great, and could do just about anything.....but I could be partial Very Happy

...so was looking for outside opinions. Thanks for all your help!

RU Sliding · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:50 am Post subject:

You can sign up for AOL instant messenger that's free. And if you already have it just simply creat a photo album by clicking on the left side of your buddy list my photos. Once you have an album created just veiw pictures and when you see one you want to link to here right click and then click properties then where is has URL just highlight it and right click and copy it. Then come over here click the Img and then right click paste and then click the Img once again.

RU Sliding · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:58 am Post subject:

He looks great! I'd hop on finish him at home if your up to it. Get some videos make sure hes good to go in the ground first and take it slow. Don't preasure him too much but not too little and you'll do fine. We all start somewhere. It's very rewarding to break and train your own horse.

peachesxoxo · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:05 am Post subject:

Thanks RU Sliding! He is a really sweet horse. He's got all his groundwork already done, and walk trot canter on the longe line, and had saddle on him several times already, walked him around with it all cinched up...he was suprisingly good for that the first time..i was impressed that he only gave me a weird look, like "what are you doing to me".LOL Didn't even move around or anything. I've just been waiting to put weight on him, since he's so young..he won't be 2 until Feb. (he's scheduled to go out for training in April, for light starting under saddle)

I think he's doing great so far, especially for only being a yearling...he's completely ready to start this spring...i've desensitized him with the saddle..you can flap the stirups on his sides, and I hold onto the saddle and hop, like I would be getting in the saddle (but not putting any weight on him). I do however (without saddle) lean on him, put my arms across his back, etc. to get him used to -some- pressure on his back, but lightly. I don't want to push him too hard yet.

My sister was impressed with it, the first time I just sat the saddle on him (no cinch) he didn't even care, then a few days later I put the saddle on and cinched it up..all ready to go like you would ride...he gave me a few dirty looks, but never really had any problems with it...i led him around the pasture with the saddle on, and he walked fine, had his head hanging down like he wanted to take a nap!!

That's what my sister thought was great, because when her friend's horse walked around for the first time with the saddle, it was all freaked out like what's on me??LOL