DRAFT HORSE BOARD/THREAD

[ChocoMare]

Since us big horsey people were denied our own board, how 'bout we just use a really big thread to chat about our really big horses?

If you ride a draft or big draft cross (17 hands or larger), this is the thread for you. (No, I'm not being prejudiced against driving drafts but drivers do have their own board. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif)

My draft is a 9-year old, 18 hand Percheron named Tank. She may be big as a tank, but is sweet and very gentle. She's so sweet, the herd's monster pony, Muffin (11 hands), chases her around the field!

She gets to come home in about two weeks. I'll be measuring her this week to see just how big a Duett Draft saddle I'll have to buy (I'm suspecting a 40cm tree width).

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[ChocoMare]

Since us big horsey people were denied our own board, how 'bout we just use a really big thread to chat about our really big horses?

If you ride a draft or big draft cross (17 hands or larger), this is the thread for you. (No, I'm not being prejudiced against driving drafts but drivers do have their own board. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif)

My draft is a 9-year old, 18 hand Percheron named Tank. She may be big as a tank, but is sweet and very gentle. She's so sweet, the herd's monster pony, Muffin (11 hands), chases her around the field!

She gets to come home in about two weeks. I'll be measuring her this week to see just how big a Duett Draft saddle I'll have to buy (I'm suspecting a 40cm tree width).

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[DraftHorsePower]

why only over 17hh? My very drafty looking drafty-x is 16.2 or so... so apparently i am excluded from this convo?

*~Emilee~*

[ChocoMare]

Oh, so sorry. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif Did not mean to exclude. It was a typ-o. Haven't had my Geritol today. Forgive me?

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[monstrpony]

Monstr himself is TB/Perch who's about 17.2. And all of him is that tall, it isn't one of those shark-fin set of withers that makes him that big.

Tee hee, there's a new WB that just moved into a local barn who's supposed to be http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif 18 H!!! I walked up to him in the pasture last weekend. Nope, not even close.... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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He's not really a pony, and I'm really not "pony aged" either.

[DraftHorsePower]

well alrightly then.

My guy is belgian/appy (dunno where the appy went though, he just got the appetite!) 5 yrs old, well... 6 in april.

Yes big babies aren't they? Mine is TERRIFIED of new people, ends up scaring the vet etc in the process, because he gets all puffed up and cowers in the corner but ends up looking huge and vicious! I'm guessing this is a result of the first barn i had him at in Seattle, where the mexican barn workers were very good about hiding the fact that they were roughing up the horses *@(#&*@&$(*$(@&*^$# idiots. I moved him out of there as soon as i had suspicions, but i think the damage had been done, oddly enough, he is a complete love with anyone he knew before that happened (like my dad, who only see's him once in a blue moon)

Anyone else have "draft legs"? whenever i get on a horse with no drafty heritage, i feel like i'm riding a twig. lol.

*~Emilee~*

[DraftHorsePower]

oh, and here are the webshots!

http://community.webshots.com/user/drafthorsepower

*~Emilee~*

[ChromeOnAllFour]

I'll play. My girl is a former PMU mare. She is believed to be a percheron mare. Evita stands 17H and weighs about 2,000lbs +/-. She's my first draft and I'm very pleased with her!

[Charming Alibi]

ok, I can't resist this one... My guy will be 5 on the 5th of May, His name is Jewelius and he's a Clyde/TB cross that stands 17.2hh right now. He's a PMU baby that I bought when he was 6 months old and he's doing great http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif. I'm not too sure where the thouroughbred in him is seeing as he looks sooooo much like a clyde, just like Chrome On I'm thrilled to have him. Check out his pics on my signature if you'd like his pics are under "Jewelius" (obviously) http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

"In riding horses, we borrow freedom"
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[ChocoMare]

Oh CA, he's gorgeous!!!! Excuse me while I wipe the drool. He makes all the "normal" horses in that ring look like ponies. What a gem! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Posse977]

"Sherman" is a Clyde/ASB. Not sure his height- probably right about 17h. He's 5, and I use him as my police horse.
Sherman's page (http://www.geocities.com/posse977/home.html?1043947240210)

[ChocoMare]

So what did Sherman get from the mini-mart? A slurpee or some beef jerky? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif Just kidding.

He's great too!

Boy this is great. I love to see all these big horses being ridden instead of just driving or pulling.

Keep it up!!!

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[mellsmom]

I loff my pony. He's 17 hands. A Tb/Belgian Draft/Paint cross. He's the light of my life. Everyone. He loffs everyone too. :-) loffshttp://homepage.mac.com/ronlonden/Rohan/index.htm him. You can igone those red heads, he's the big cutie who is obviously refusing to move through his back!
I find it takesa good 15 minutes to warm him up despite him only being 8 1/2.

"I've got a holiday, a paid holiday, I've got a holiday in my head"

Don't like my riding? Call 1-800- phh- fftt

[Posse977]

He was "working" the customer service desk at Tractor Supply. They were having a "Horse Fair" and had the Sheriff's Office Mounted Unit up for PR.

[equestrielle]

What about a welsh percheron cross? I just got this filly, she looks like a miniature percheron. But she's not going to be 17hh, more like 14.2!!

[Charming Alibi]

Thank you Chocomare! He's a cutie pie http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I tried to take a look at your pics but I can't seem to get in to the site. Am I missing something?

"In riding horses, we borrow freedom"
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[giantpony]

I have an aged (best guess between 15-20 years old) percheron mare. We know she was a PMU mare at one point, but we dont know her history before that. She was sold from the PMU ranch to an individual that thought he might farm with her, but quickly found out that was too much work and left her, neglected in the field.

He sent her to auction when she started "looking awful" (she was very wormy, had a uterine infection and was still nursing a 2 year old filly and was quite thin). We bought her at the auction, honestly with the intentions of taking her home and putting her down. Her eyes were "dead". She had also foundered at some point in her past, but we're not sure when.

Got her home, started feeding her, I dont think she's stopped since! She's at a good weight now (about 1950 lbs) and has started building muscle. She's about 16.2 hh, and about the same width!

She's obviously been driven before and seems to have a good work ethic. I've been on her 3 times, the first time she was soooo confused, kept looking back at me like "what are you doing way up there?". Second time, we managed to steer around the ring... third time she was feeling quite spunky and actually trotted a bit (not that I asked).

She also suffered some abuse in the past, she's terrified of whips or quick arm motions above your head, but we're slowly working through this.

She's not 100% sound, but she seems to be sound enough to eventually become my husband's trail horse, so that's good enough for us.

Now if only some of the ice will melt and the mud will dry up, I could continue her training.

[stormy paige]

I have a clyde/t.b.cross.
He's only 15.2 but there is no mistaking his breeding.
He is a perfect picture of a clyde, only in miniture. Bay, 4 white stockings and big blaze.

[ChocoMare]

Sorry about the wrong webshots address. Try this: http://community.webshots.com/user/seauten

See "Tank"

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[afrikando]

i'm in! my new mare is a perch/hanoverian cross who sticks in at 16.2" and weighs about 1400 pounds. i'm thrilled to pieces and will post photos as i get them developed.

[Curley]

The hubby and I have just started our Clyde breeding program, one mare hopefully due this summer, the other waiting to meet her stud muffin. More mares to come this season. I ride a 1/4 perch, 3/4 TB. He is a project horse, past abuse case, has a heart of gold and is super special...worth the time. I have hopped on the full draft mares from time to time...a nice break in between training to harness. Always have had a thing for the full drafts though, family raised them (Belgians) although my father is quite happy with his monster PMU paint/Belgian cross team as well.

[Warmheart]

Hi there, I found you all. I kept going to the "New Board" when Erin moved us. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
ChocoMare hope you don't exclude us 'cause we are going to drive. I feel sorta stuck in between, not doing the full draft driving/show thing but coming from a riding background. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif
Webshots - http://community.webshots.com/user/warmheart_1
Never claim to be an expert !! "EX" is something past and "SPERT" is a drip under pressure !!

[This message was edited by Warmheart on Mar. 02, 2004 at 04:00 PM.]

[Just My Style]

I have what I was told is a Belgian Draft/ TBX. I believe the Belgian part. Not so sure on the TB. He is 15.3 & 4 years old. He wears a 58 girth. I suspect he was a PMU foal, although I bought him from a private person. He was inexpensive and I think they got him from an auction, although I wasn't able to get that information from them. He is darling. Looks just like the grown-up version of a Thelwell pony. He was green broke when I got him- and I mean that loosely. He didn't steer or canter at all. He just kind of wandered at the walk and would occassionally pick up a slow jog-thing. He was ridden on trails by a very, very beginner rider. At least they didn't overwork him. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif It is 9 months later and he steers, trots, bends and picks up the canter on the correct lead 50% of the time. He will jump anything in his path. I haven't really trained him to jump, but we do pop over fallen logs etc on the trails and he never bats an eye. He has been the easiest to train. I love him and I would tell anyone to get one. His only fault is that he is a bit destuctive. We call him the equine bulldozer because he literally can plow down anything. It isn't malicious, but he does tend to barge his way through situations, so we are working on sharpening up his manners.

GA Clique/Drafties Clique
Live Large- Ride a Drafty!

[ChocoMare]

No worries, Warmheart ( http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif). All draft owners welcome, no matter what you choose to do with your big baby!

Mine was originally going to be trained to drive but had a hip injury. She's fine as long as she can move on a good bit of property. Hopefully I can get some American Warmblood babies from her someday.

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[Babushka]

I also have a wonderful shire/trak cross mare. I bred two great foals with her and will be riding her again this spring. I never had any problems with her soo easy too start under saddle. Just had a tuff time finding a saddle to fit her! I recently purchased an australian outback saddle for her. I've never owned one before.

Farpoint Farm Webpage (http://www.tristatedata.com/farpoint/page5.html)

[Raven's Wing]

I have a Belgian/Appy cross. She will be 2 May 5th. Right now she is 15.3 in front and almost 16.1 in back. LOL I am hoping we even out before we are done. Both parents are built uphill so I am fairly certain she should.

A friend of mine described her personality best -- she has moxy. She is convinced she can take on anything. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif She doesn't look like either parent per se but she does look like her daddy's (the appy) other babies. Big brown baby.

I am thrilled with her and think we have have lots of fun in the years to come.

I would post pictures but don't know how. I will have to get tle to come over and show me.

[east meadow]

Choco mare, I just bought a Duett for our pony, and I have a Shire, too. The Duett is beautiful, with high quality leather and workmanship.

[OhioColleen]

I have a purebred percheron mare named Salsa. She is black and sassy! She's about 16.3hh, probably weighing in at 1800lbs.

We will be doing some eventing this year. Wish us luck!

To you, she's a horse. To me, she's a family member who is big, hairy, walks on all fours and is easily startled.
~Colleen

[DraftHorsePower]

ravens wing... i have never heard of another Belgian/Appy in a while! thats what i have! Do you have any pics? Would love to compare them. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

*~Emilee~*

[FalseImpression]

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gifHi, I'll join... I have a Clyde x mare (we don't know what she is crossed with... quarter horse maybe. There is no TB in her for sure). She is 12 yrs old, 16.1 hands, bay roan. She is pretty mellow in the paddock http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif and in the barn but can get very hot under saddle, especially if there are any jumps in her way http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif. She was purchased at an auction from the meat guy http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif by my former trainer 6 years ago. They wanted her to drive but she spooked every time they tried to harness her. They wondered what to do with her until she jumped out her field. Ha ha!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Well she can jump!! never refuses anything, never stops, does not spook at any jump. I usually go for the 3'3/3'6 division, but she has jumped 5 ft (4 ft with me bareback!!! nuts I know!) http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif. I have been her human for the last 3 years. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gifShe is wonderful. And she told me she quite likes Jewelius across the aisle from her!!! but she has to act like the mature mare you know...
I love the draft crosses. I feel so much more secure on these 4 big feet... I always wonder how smaller footed horses don't twist their ankles, etc...
jump*
here she is http://community.webshots.com/user/falseimpression

[Raven's Wing]

DraftHorsePower -- I was looking at your pictures and Raven looks a lot like your boy -- only she is two and hasn't totally filled out.

She is dark bay with a little white star in her forehead and dark legs.

I don't know how to post photos yet. I am going to get one of the other members of the board here to come help me do it. I need to get some more photos of her taken. I haven't taken any all winter. I have some older photos I could email.

She is out of a tall rangy belgian mare and Wap's Reflection (Wapiti) stallion.

[ChocoMare]

Raven, the easiest way to "post" pictures is to set up your free Community Album at www.webshots.com (http://www.webshots.com) -- Once you have digital pictures saved on your computer, they're easily uploaded into Webshots. Then you just copy your Webshots community page web address short-cut, go into your My Space/Profile on COTH and paste it as part of your "signature." Ta dah! Can't wait to see your mare! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

East Meadow: Thanks for the vote of confidence on the Duett. I'm very, very picky about saddles. I'm not afraid to spend money to buy the best I can afford. Heck, I saved/waited 13 years to buy my existing Stalker Crowne Royal and due to its excellent craftsmanship (and gentle cleaning), it looks as good today as it did when I bought it 19 years ago.

I'm just trying to decide between the all-purpose (Rondo 2) or the Companion Trail Saddle. Can anyone help me make my decision? Take a look at both on their website for me(www.duettsaddles.com) and then compare the saddle to Tank's table-top back. My gut says trail saddle, but I'm open minded. Thanks in advance for all your input.

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[armandh]

the original one horse power ATV mine (http://chronicleforums.com/groupee/forums/,s,6656094911,a,ga,ul,8866088291,ic,Y/coop2.jpg) is alleged to be clyde/TWH.
'PaintedWings' usually gets lots of photos during the hunt as mine is also a paint

more hay, less grain

[kari]

Yay! A place to talk about drafts!! I have a registered Percheron gelding, Jonah (http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Mar/2004335945268908180968.jpg) He will be 3 in March, and he just went to the trainers this past weekend. He is learning to drive and has been saddled and ridden already! He is sweet and handsome and HUGE! (http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Mar/2004334407876833791976.jpg) He is around 17 hands, and I am really hoping he doesn't grow too much more. He is out of a 16.1 mare, but his dad is Windermere's Gladiator, who is 18.2h. I am going to watch his training tonight, and hope to get some pictures of him undersaddle.

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~head chef and mothermucker for Woody, Gretta, KC & Jonah~
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"To be loved by a horse or any animal, should fill us with awe-for we have not deserved it."
~Marion C Garretty

[suz]

oh finally,,i clique i can join!! my sweet girl is 15'1. best guess is that she is a perch/arab cross,,though my trainer says she has much nicer movement than she would expect from that particular mix. she came out of a canadien auction,supposedly from a breeders sale of purebred canadien horses. the story is that she is also purebred canadien,,but not registerable due to being grey. apparently no canadiens are grey,,all are bay or black. a few years ago i ran into an old woman who declared that my tundra is the prototype of the old style connemara,and was not willing to take no for an answer when i told her what i knew about her background. she said she bred and competed connemaras in ireland in the fifties,and insisted that tundra was a fine example of one. who knows,,but i do love my girl. she is sound,sane and willing. my trainer just loves how sensitive she is,,says she is a fabulous horse,and of course i agree. it sure does help when your trainer likes your pony!!!
i do wish there was some way of taking her blood and finding out for sure what her breeding is.
she's 12 this year,and i am planning on fox-hunting her this year,and want to do some baby cross country courses,too. she is ready,,i'm still getting there. soon i'll learn to post pix with this new camera,,then i'll bore you all with endless pictures of my sweet girl!!

[Elliesmom]

May I play, too? My Percheron/TB cross mare, Ellie is "only" 16.2 hands, and looks like a warmblood. I think I got the best of both worlds with her. She's a great dressage horse, and loves to jump!

[belgianpaintwhat?]

Yeah for draft horse lovers!
I have always been a huge fan and will always have drafts or draft crosses. I used to be an exclusive Belgian fan/owner but then, a Percheron gelding fell out the sky and WOW, I fell in love. Check out the picture of the boys!
http://community.webshots.com/photo/89022655/89022915vkMfzN

[Charming Alibi]

Hey FalsImpression! I'll make sure to tell Jewelius to keep trying to get Babe and that she's only playing hard to get. Typical girl eh? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

"In riding horses, we borrow freedom"
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[east meadow]

Choco mare, those Stalker saddles are so lovely. I am heartbroken that my daughter and her pony have outgrown her Stalker Nafey which has been a wonderful little saddle. I had a chance to handle both the Duett Rondo and the Trail saddle. Both are great values and nicely made. The trail saddle is made of such a beautiful combination of leathers, I wish I could find a handbag that looked as good. It doesn't seem to be very suitable for jumping, however, so if you think you will be jumping, the Rondo A/P might be a good choice. There are two styles, and both are really nice looking. They really are a great choice for horses/ponies with the flat back thing going on. Hope that helps!

[ChocoMare]

Nice to hear that I'm not the only one with a Stalker. I will have that saddle till the day I die and then pass it on in my will.

Thanks for the advice on the Duett. I might do the occasional jump on the trail, so I probably will go with the all purpose then. What do you think...a 38cm or a 40?

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[mellsmom]

http://homepage.mac.com/ronlonden/Rohan/source/d44a9077_rt8.htm
Here is a pic of my little pony.
Saddlefitting has been an ongoing nightmare. He has gone from a narrow medium to a mw in about 3 1/2 years. oy!

"I've got a holiday, a paid holiday, I've got a holiday in my head"

Don't like my riding? Call 1-800- phh- fftt

[rfath]

::raising hand::

I've got a Percheron/QH mare. She's a shrimp compared to some of your horses at a mere 15.3! We just started dressage nearly a year ago and she really seems to like it. I've had her since she was a young 4 year old (she'll be 12 this May - omg!).

Love her temperament - so kind!

[butkrustag]

I love to see lots of other draft & draft cross lovers. I love mine, he is a Clyde/TB. He is 17.1, bay, and is 7 this year.

When I went to look at horses, I was joking with my trainer that I was going to get a draft horse, although I really had not intention of the such. He just kind of fell into my lap, so I figured he would make a nice resale project. Well I fell in love and stil have him four years later. He just keeps getting better and better!

We are doing the hunter/jumper thing with a little dressage thrown into the mix. So what do you do with yours?

Oh and everyone's pictures are adorable!!

[This message was edited by butkrustag on Mar. 03, 2004 at 05:17 PM.]

[SarMoniet]

I've got one, too! Norman is coming four in June and I've had him since he was eight months old. He's teaching me the ups and downs of training a young horse. Lately there have been a lot of downs, but we've just had a rough year, what with the 5-day hospital stay (him, colic) and the resulting abscesses.... We'll make it, though, and are looking forward to coming out at Training Level in May. He swept the local Intro division last year, so we've got to move up.

And of COURSE I have pictures! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Norman Under Saddle (http://hometown.aol.com/ilovemyarab/index.html)

Norman at 2 (http://hometown.aol.com/sarmoniet/normtimeless.html)

Norman's competition records (http://panacheacres.percheronnetwork.com/normandy.html)

Proud member of the draft cross clique!!! Mum to Normandy & Sar.
http://hometown.aol.com/sarmoniet/index.html

[ChocoMare]

Norman is so handsome.

Sorry if this is like the thousandth time you've heard this, but whenever I see a horse named "Norman" I think of that episode of Magnum PI when he protected the jumper. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Your Norman certainly looks better than the one on TV, tho. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Chocomare
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[SarMoniet]

Thanks! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I never caught that episode of Magnum PI -- And I used to be a huge fan! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

Norman came with the name "Prince" from his breeder, but I've always hated that name. I did some research and read that Percheron's originated in the Normandy region of France. That struck a chord with me and I thought it would be a very fitting name for the little guy. I don't like changing names (bad luck and all) so I named him Prince Normandy. He's such a Norman, though. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif All 17.1hh of him.

Proud member of the draft cross clique!!! Mum to Normandy & Sar.
http://hometown.aol.com/sarmoniet/index.html

[Clydejumper]

I love my Drafters. Great idea on starting this thread. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Here are pics of my big girl. She is now retired but she is the best horse I have owned in my lifetime.

http://community.webshots.com/user/clydejumper

Flying Horse Feathers

[ChocoMare]

Since we all like the big ones, check out the World's Tallest Horse:

http://www.countryworldnews.com/Editorial/ETX/2003/et0731goliath.htm

Plus, if anyone's interested in adopting a big Perch, click here and scroll down to Zeus. http://www.happytrailsfarm.org/AdoptSponsor.htm

Chocomare
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[Posse977]

That's interesting. We had a 19.1h and a 19.2h Belgian team locally a few years ago. I guess no one worried about if they were the "tallest"!

Oh, and yes, the vet measured them...

[Raven's Wing]

Ok -- going to give this a try. These aren't the greatest photos but they are all I have right now. I need to get a digital camera. Raven is now 22 months old so these are all old pictures -- 14 months and the last one is 17 months.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ravenandchamp

[ChocoMare]

Raven, how high is that paddock fence he's standing next too? If it's as high as I perceive it to be, he's gonna really max out tall!

Has everyone taken a look at that antique photo of a heeewwwuuuggge Belgian on the TALLEST HORSE thread? Holy mackeral! He makes my Tank look small! Somethin' tells me he wasn't ridden much. You'd get bounced right off!

Chocomare
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[DraftHorsePower]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Raven's Wing:
Ok -- going to give this a try. These aren't the greatest photos but they are all I have right now. I need to get a digital camera. Raven is now 22 months old so these are all old pictures -- 14 months and the last one is 17 months.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ravenandchamp<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Very cute! Tahoe and him do look similar! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

*~Emilee~*

[wimbsy]

I have a PMU guy as well!

He'll be 5 in May, and he's a TB X Percheron, and I beleive is 17.1HH.

His Full brother, who's 4 years older then him went on to the Big Jumper (the 4'3-4'6") stuff... he sold to a Jr/Ammie in New Mexico last fall!

SO..... I'm hoping my guy can follow in his footsteps! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

This year will be his first year out and we'll start on the local B circuit doing the 3'-3'3 stuff! Maybe some 3'6" by end of year.... He doesn't really respect anything under 3'! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Braid Yourself Clique
Drafty X Clique
MOOP Clique (Missed Out On Ponies)

[Babushka]

Can anyone tell me if draft crosses are usually too heavy too jump? I have a 1/4 draft that several people have told me would never be able to jump higher than 4ft. Is this true. I see from all the photos that many of you all jump your draft crosses. I was also told that the legs on mine were too heavy and wouldn't stand up to the concussion. I always thought the opposite was true.

[SarMoniet]

Good lord, a 1/4 draft too heavy? Not quite.

Norman has free-jumped up to 3'6" - 3'9" so far. I've done nothing more than little cross rails and one 2' jump with me on him so far (but he's just coming four, so I don't plan on doing anything until this fall).

The barn owner at my last barn has a 1/2&1/2 that was jumping 4' at five and only going higher. And he's a heavy fellow -- Heavier than Norman.

Proud member of the draft cross clique!!! Mum to Normandy & Sar.
http://hometown.aol.com/sarmoniet/index.html

[Raven's Wing]

The fence line at its lowest is 4 1/2 ft. Raven (filly) is going to be tall. She is around 15.3 now at 22 months. (OK 15.3 in front -- 16.1 in the butt. LOL)

1/4 drafts and 1/2 drafts are not necessarily to heavy to jump. Just depends. THere is/was a 1/2 clyde, 1/2 hanovarian mare jumping grand prix in GB very successfully. And you could definitely see the clyde in her.

[This message was edited by Raven's Wing on Mar. 05, 2004 at 06:55 PM.]

[Clydejumper]

Draft crosses to HEAVY to jump. Are you kidding? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Look at my pics of my FULL blooded Clydesdale mare doing the Preliminary Jumpers. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

http://community.webshots.com/user/clydejumper

Flying Horse Feathers

[Warmheart]

Drafties - Take note on the Thread PMU Belgians that need homes.

Webshots - http://community.webshots.com/user/warmheart_1
Never claim to be an expert !! "EX" is something past and "SPERT" is a drip under pressure !!

[Roseann]

I own a 15.3 hand 3/4 Belgian 1/4 Haflinger mare named Rosie. She is the greatest! I'll take some photos to post. Warmheart she resembles your Rosie. You guys have some great looking draft crosses!

[This message was edited by Roseann on Mar. 16, 2004 at 10:36 PM.]

[kari]

Here is my newest picture of Jonah. (http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Mar/2004393726690970054552.jpg)This picture was this week when he was started under saddle. That's his trainer on him. He is such a good boy, taking everything in stride. Gotta love the minds on these gentle giants. Here he is driving. (http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Mar/2004394592345263539676.jpg)This was his first day driving all by his lonesome. He was great. I love my draftie! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~head chef and mothermucker for Woody, Gretta, KC & Jonah~

[Big Belgian]

After having TB's for all of my horse life, which is plus 35 yrs., I decided to buy my old age horse finally, a full Belgian gelding.

I bought Tyler two years ago when he was 18 mths. old and broke him to drive and ride. He is now 4 and stands a true 18 hds. And he's still got about two more years to grow! Hopefully, not any taller! (I never look down when I ride him!)

He's been a FABULOUS horse! Sweet, sweet boy, great work ethic and pretty bombproof when I drive him.

We competed in a series of Trace Paces sponsored by my driving club last year, which are almost the same as a hunter pace only driven, and we kicked the tails off the light horses! We ended up high score of the pleasure horse division. I was pretty proud of my boy!

You can see his pictures on the link here.

http://www.artistichandstudio.com/tyler-s-page/index.html

Where Blondes DO Have More Fun!

[Dancing Lawn]

You guys are really in trouble, now. Since I have a clyde X who is rising three, and am the proud new owner of 3 pmu mares, you're going to be positively fed up with hearing about how they're doing! Henry is a sale horse, so i won't tell you too much about him, but my girls are here permanently. I'll be posting pics and bio's about them on my website, soon, so that everyone can follow their progress. I have another big belgian mare, that i'm thinking of getting as a broodmare, she's stunning, and I'm waiting for the truck to get here, with another 18 mares. how much do you want to bet, that I'll see another mare or two that I simply must have? So, hang in for the continuing saga of Dancing Heart, Dancing with Wings, and Polka Dot. It should make for some interesting reading.

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Feb 14/04
If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[ChocoMare]

Oh Dancing Lawn, how I wish you were in the southern states! I'd love to visit your big girls. Bless you for taking them in and finding them new homes.

If I had the time and training experience, I'd take one in a heart beat!

Chocomare
(Do something: Lead, follow or get out of the way.) - Draftie Clique
http://community.webshots.com/user/seauten

[BaldEagle]

The best of the best in the "big Boys" world ???

Suffolk Punch, OFF COURSE. Everything else is, well, after these ones http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[flex]

I have a PMU gelding who is about to turn 5. I've had him since he was 2. He's 1/2 TB, 1/4 Clyde, 1/4 Arab. He looks like a mini Clyde. (That draft is a powerful ingredient!)

Jasper is a very good boy who I had hoped to event, but he's developed upper patellar fixation, so we are mainly doing basic dressage and hillwork at the moment. Jasper is very curious and yes, a big baby. He looks to me, his 5'3" owner for protection. He's currently 15.3 hands, but will probably grow a bit more.

Do you draft owners find that your horses continued to grow in their fifth years?

Cheers to you all!
http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Charming Alibi]

Mare and Jasper, you've pretty much summed it up for me by saying "that draft is a powerful ingredient!) I have a PMU Clyde/TB cross, where the TB is? No idea! I'd also be curious to find out if they grow in their fifth year seeing as Jewelius will be 5 in May.

"In riding horses, we borrow freedom"
http://community.webshots.com/user/jana000

[butkrustag]

Mine reached his full height (17.1) when he was three, but was still super gangly and uncoordinated. He continued to fill out until he was 5-6ish.

[Clydejumper]

Greetings all!!

Yes the Drafts grow up to the age of six or seven. Grant you not massive amounts but they can sneak an extra hand in there. Out of all our Clydes they all seem to be done growing by their sixth year. Our nineteen hand mare grew all the way till the age of seven. Yes the draft gene is pretty dominant.

Love my drafters and draft crosses. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Flying Horse Feathers

[Roseann]

I've really enjoyed seeing all the Drafts. I finally got some photos of Rosie to share.

http://community.webshots.com/user/roseanndale

[SimplySarah]

I'm jumping into this thread a little late. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
It's SO wonderful to see so many happy Drafies in here!

I have a 16yo 17hh Belgian/QH who was originally bred as bucking stock on a rodeo tour. He refused to buck, so they put him and his half brother out in a pasture to starve. They were rescued, rehabilitated, and I bought him about 6 years ago. We competed in dressage for a while (he schooled 4th level with my then trainer, but my riding was no where near his talent at the time), we foxhunted, and we were members the County Sherriff department's Mounted Search and Rescue Unit. He's my big lovey boy, and I adore him. I haven't been able to ride in over a year though, because I was pregnant, then had several surgeries. I'm hoping to get back in the saddle soon enough. Here are a few pictures of us, and some of him alone. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://www.geocities.com/pegasusgurl/us.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/pegasusgurl/sj6.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/pegasusgurl/sj5.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/pegasusgurl/sjfriends.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/pegasusgurl/show.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/pegasusgurl/sj3.jpg

________
Sarah

"Half the failures in life arise from pulling in one's horse as he is leaping."~ Julius Hare

[ChocoMare]

Alohamare: Your links won't let us in to see your baby. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif

Roseann: Oh Rosie is beautiful! What a sweet girl.

Update on Tank: The woman who I'm buying her from (my wonderful, talented, precious farrier http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif) called me to say someone else was interested in her. Out of courtesy to me and care for Tank, she immediately called me to make triple sure I wanted her. To prove my intent, I'm going to pay her for Tank Saturday and she's agreed to hold her until our fencing is done. Besides, she could use the money. She totalled her truck last week and was slightly injured (ok now). Her other truck is in the shop with no transmission. Bless her heart. She's quite a woman.

(P.S. Anyone in Georgia interested in great American Warmblood babies, let me know. DJ's got a yearling to sell and 2 of her mares just foaled. Sire is Raise D'Or, great grandson of Secretariat. [see my updated webshots gallery for photos of "Raisin"]) He looks a bit scruffy here but that's because of the mud and his very active breeding life! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Keep those Drafties coming! Love 'em!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Chocomare
(Do something: Lead, follow or get out of the way.) - Draftie Clique
http://community.webshots.com/user/seauten

[Dancing Lawn]

Henry, (aka Risk) was gelded a couple of weeks ago, and is now, at 2 1/2 yrs. ready to start some light work. I got on him a couple of times last fall, and he was very good, so as soon as the weather permits, I'll start working with him. He is 16.1 in front, and 16.3 behind, and isn't nearly done growing.
Heart is getting bigger, and bigger. Don't have a due date, though. Wings is a PITA, because she has to follow me around all the time, and is constantly getting underfoot. She has several toys out there, which she is destroying. Polka Dot, the appy/perch? belg? cross, has grown through the winter. When she came, she was almost 15.2, now she's a good 16 hh. I don't think she's in foal. She's still quite shy, but is getting better.

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Feb 14/04
If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[FlightCheck]

Does anyone know of a good breeder/source for 1/2 or 1/4 drafts? (Hope this doesn't break the rules for an ad).

I'm looking for a draft cross that is at least a confirmed Training Level eventer ... was wondering if there's a website or particular breeder/ seller who would be helpful

[tosca4711]

Has anybody else found that her/his draft cross is incredibly cuddly? Mine loves attention, and wants to be petted all the time.

Tosca

[ChocoMare]

Tank's Brain: Oh, you're a human. That means you have hands. Scratch me!

Then you have her huge head against your chest. What a love! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

Chocomare
(Do something: Lead, follow or get out of the way.) - Draftie Clique
http://community.webshots.com/user/seauten

[janf]

I have two Drafts! One is a coming two yo Belgian/Paint (who was supposed to be 1/4 TB) and the other is a 5 yo Clyde/Belgian with Clyde markings. They're both PMU's. The 2 yo I've had since she was 4 months and the Mare I just got a few months ago. We're still getting acquainted! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I love them both and am just crazy about the drafts! Here are their pictures:

Suede
http://community.webshots.com/album/113729620cRGiUe

Sophie
http://community.webshots.com/album/103064696tXZWzc

[BarnBrat]

Jumping in late here...but I absolutly loff Draft crosses. My darling girl, Miracle, is by a Percheron/Belgian stallion, and out of a TB mare. She is beautiful. Whenever I took her to shows she always turned heads, time and time again people would say 'What breed is she, shes beautiful' or 'Is she for sale?'. (Sorry, I had to brag http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif) While the compliments were nice I couldn't care if she was the ugliest thing in the world. She is that once in a life time horse, I wouldnt sell her for all the money in the world. Unfortunatly she had to be semi-retired at the early age of 11 due to arthritis in her coffin joints (darn those drafty upright pasterns, her only major confomation flaw). But now she is going to be a mama, three weeks and counting!

I have loved looking at everyones pictures, I loff those Draft crosses! If I see one at a show I can't help but stare and admire, I will most definatly always own a Draftx. I will post pics of my gal ASAP. Yay for Drafties! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

-Mares Rule!
SaluteTheTruthColt (http://members.aol.com/HtaeD0/ultrasound.jpg)

[Sonichorse]

Dancing Lawn - I too have a thorough/clyde named Henry! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

I love him dearly. Anyone who would like to view the noble steed can here (http://community.webshots.com/album/104462129HDCgNE). He is such a sweet heart!

[thedraftybarn]

Hello, I'm fairly new to this site. I own a Clydesdale stallion named Mr. Magnificent. He is the nicest horse I've ever met! We breed mainly sport horse types and this year we had 3 foals of his on the farm. Two are TB crosses and one is a Bashkir Curly cross. All are very correct, and what personalities! You can see all of them at the drafty barn (http://thedraftybarn.com) or at http://losvientosequestrian.com

[ChocoMare]

Welcome to COTH! Holy Mackeral...Mr. Magnificent is truly that--Magnificent! What a handsome boy. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Warning! COTH is highly addictive..more so than any other forum you're registered on. Sure, you'll start slow. A lurk here, a post there. Next thing you know you're strung out on every thread. You live to see posts from Its' OLIVER and you start collecting Willem-isms. It's ok. We understand.

(Check out the only other forum where I post: www.percheronnetwork.com (http://www.percheronnetwork.com))

[Dancing Lawn]

I'ld forgotten about this thread!! Silly me! And update: henry is stil growing, and is just about 16.2. He's working quite nicely under saddle, at the walk and trot. When I trim him, he looks quite elegant! he's such a nice boy.

Polka Dot turned out to be in foal, after all, her filly is a very pretty chestnut, with a blaze. Her name is Dancing in the Spotlight, also known as Spotless, Dotless, Not got Spots, or Not Got Dots, depending on my mood of the day. She's by a belgian, I think, and will be a very big girl.

Heart had a filly, chestnut with a blaze as well. Also by a belgian.

Wings is still a PITA.

And I should add Storm to the list. H'es a five yr. old arab/belgian cross, 15. 2 and a solid chestnut. Very nice horse, olves to hack, and I think he'll make a fun ponyclubber type of horse.

There are pics of some of the mares on my webshots page!

[SarMoniet]

Norman is doing great! We've been busy as heck this spring/summer with shows and lessons. We just started jumping lessons a couple of weeks ago and are having a blast! I'm planning on taking him to his first even (18" and under jumps) next month (crossing my fingers that we live!!). Last night was our first trail ride of the year and he was such a good boy.

Norman at four (http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/karissa_from_wi/album?.dir=/f3fb&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos)

I love to hear about everyone's draft crosses. How is everyone's show season going so far?

[ChocoMare]

Show? What show? Homey don't play that. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

Norman is looking sooooo good. Hubba hubba. Does make those other horsies look like ponies tho.

Tank is happy as a clam with Star. They're best girlfriends. Can't wait to buy my own farmette and get the girls in my backyard.

[411]

This is a great thread. You all have such beautiful horses! (I'm totally in love w/ Norman!!!)

I'm looking for a new horse and found one that's very interesting -- Hannovarian/TB/Clyde. He's 16.3 at 4 and built more like a WB than a Clyde. I'm familiar with Hanno's and TB's but could fill a thimble with what I know about Clydes! What can you guys who have Clyde crosses tell me about them? Also, at what age do you think they stop growing?

Thanks!

[SarMoniet]

Pssst... Although Norman's full baby brother has already been sold, he does have a 1/2 brother (same father, different Perch. mother) available... This one will probably be bigger than Norman!

Look for "Sam" (http://panacheacres.percheronnetwork.com/)

I have a picture if it's not on the site yet. These are amazing sporthorses. I couldn't believe how fast Norman's brother sold.

Also -- At four Norman is still growing. I expect him to stop between five and six (that is, I HOPE he stops!!). He's currently at 17.1hh and I figure he'll end up around 17.2hh or so.

[buzz4]

I love my draftX...he's a sweetie. He was 3 in May and is almost 16.2. Both of his parents are 17H + so I'm hoping for at least 17H (I'm 5'11"). This is my first youngster and it has been AWESOME.

[craz4crtrs]

Does having a fjord/appy-qh cross qualify? He's 8 yrs old, will be 9 late summer. 15.2+h and around 1300-1350#. Lovely light dun or buckskin with frosting. A few white snowflakes try to come out, but you have to look for them. Fjord people say he looks fjord and acts fjord, the qh people say he's quiet and athletic like a qh. LOL He's just a sweetheart, coming along nicely after only been ridden a few times and packed on in the mts when I bought him a year ago.

Dori

[Clydejumper]

Greetings all. I have some sad news. My Clyde Mare Sally that I did the Prelims and Adult jumpers with passed over the Rainbow Bridge on Monday.

[Just My Style]

Clydejumper- I am very sad to hear that. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif

[Dancing Lawn]

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Perch]

Clydejumper, I'm sorry about your mare.

I have enjoyed seeing all of your pics and hearing about your big guys/gals !
We are seriously looking at a 17.2 perch/tb gelding who is 4. He is as sweet as the day is long ! My son, who is 13 and almost 6ft, loves to ride him.
http://community.webshots.com/scripts/controlPanel.fcgi I hope the link takes you to a picture of "V" and my son. This was his first ride. My son has only been riding a few months but "V" takes great care of him.
Hopefully, by the end of the summer he'll be ours !

[secretsquirrel]

Well i too have a draftie shes clyde x TB shes rather heavy boned 8inch plus but only 16hh and i hunt her and do abit of show jumping (only up to one meter so far)
i would love to post a picture of her on here to compare with her "cousins" in the US as i'm in New zealand - small country by austrailia!)but i don't know how to could someone please post how too?

[boosma47]

May I join, too? Mine is belgium/appy X mare, coming 8, but only about 15.1. Looks like an overgrown Hafflinger, but a gorgeous golden coat in the summer and fuzzy red in winter. Beautiful head. Soft as butter to ride, loves to jump(her belgium mother is supposed to be a notorious escape artist-jumper over pasture fences). I love her spirit, sensibility, intelligence and gentleness. Fabulous on trail, supple lateral work, can be used for dead beginner riders to teach feel! She's my star baby.

[FalseImpression]

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gifClydejumper I am so sorry. She looked a lot like my Babe... and I had looked at her picture often. I hope she did not suffer.

secretsquirrel: go to webshots.com and follow the instructions to create your picture albums. Very easy. Then copy the website address and post it at the end of your post.
Good luck.
We are anxiously awaiting those pictures.
A.

[amdfarm]

Sorry to hear about your mare, Clydejumper.

I have a 3yo percheron stallion, 17.1hh, a 6yo mare, 16.3hh (full sister to stallion), 7yo mare, 17hh and her yearling daughter I raised. I ride all of the adults and all know how to drive, as well. Single and multiples. This year my stallion sired two foals, a bay tobiano colt out of a 5/8TB tobiano mare and a black bay colt out of a bay based varnish roan mare. Very pleased w/ both foals.

Thanks for sharing your photos, I enjoyed them. Nice to see so many enjoy the drafts and crosses.

http://amerrickndream.com

Lisa

[Dancing Lawn]

I just had a look at your website, where did Ben's curly coat come from? he's quite intrigueing!

[amdfarm]

Thanks for visiting my site. It's a recessive trait much like the chestnut gene and has to be carried by both parents. His parents are straight-coated and he has two full sisters that are straight-coated. They've produced three foals each and no curlies. So he'll only pass it on if bred to another recessive. None of his foals are curly and won't be. He's hypoallergenic like ABC curlies and doesn't shed his mane or tail, but his feathers shed off in the winter.

Lisa

[secretsquirrel]

Well here she is my pride and joy! Min otherwise known as secretsquirrel - shes brown with a bushy tail!
You must excuse the fro http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifnt leg technique (or lack of it!) as it was the end of the day on a fast run and the fence was rather little and we were going flat out!

http://community.webshots.com/user/secretsquirrel105

[armandh]

He is now about 12yo, a 17h+ alleged TWHxClyde gelding photo in my profile, also here. (http://chronicleforums.com/groupee/forums/,s,6656094911,a,ga,ul,8866088291,ic,Y/coop2.jpg)

[thedraftybarn]

Hi guys, I just love Curly Ben. We bred my stallion Mr. Magnificent to our Bashkir Curly mare and got the most beautiful Curly filly. You can see her at http://thedraftybarn.com
Just look on the shared pictures thread and you will find her and two other foals by Mr. Magnificent out of TB mares.
Shelley

[Mudroom]

DRAFT CROSSES - FEEL THE THUNDER

I have a 17.2 Perch/TB 9YO gelding that I use for eventing and foxhunting. Here is a picture that is couple years old, but it's the only one I have on the web:

Perch/TB Cross Country (http://home.fuse.net/mudroom/mudroom.html.doc)

We are now competing at Preliminary and everyone is amazed how he beats the TB's on speed. He has a huge stride and loves to run & jump!

[amdfarm]

Thanks, Shelley. I've found that people either love him or hate him. To each their own. Your filly is a cutie. Did you repeat the breeding?

Mudroom... You gelding rocks! Very nice to see the crosses doing so well. Post new pics when you get them.

Lisa

[thedraftybarn]

amdfarm,
She is a cutie, isn't she! I'm not going to re-breed her this year as my daughter wants her mare back (imagine that). I would like to see if there is any interest in the cross first. (she is for sale if anyone is interested.)I personally love her to bits but I can't keep them all.
Funny, I find the same thing about the curlies, people love em or hate em, I have the one purebred mare and 3 crosses and love them all.
But I find the same with the drafts and crosses, some people say, what would you breed that for, and others think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread!
Shelley

[amdfarm]

Yep, but what foals aren't cute? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif You need to get some better pics of her. How old is she now? I can imagine your daughter wanting her horse back. Breed to sell, not to keep, right?
That's what I keep saying, but kept one from this year. Ben wasn't exactly planned, quite a shock actually, but I fell in love w/ him anyway.

Lisa

[thedraftybarn]

Lisa (amdfarm)
She will be two weeks tomorrow (Monday). So we will be able to get some better pics in the next couple of weeks. As you said, they are all cute, but let's face it a little gawky at this stage. I've just started getting some nice pics of the other two (out of TB mares) now at 5 and 6 weeks, lots of aahh how cute, but now it's time for "sale shots" of the filly, the colt belongs to one of my boarders who bred her mare to MR. Magnificent last year.
Shelley
http://thedraftybarn.com

[amdfarm]

Shelley,
Oh, she's a youngin'. I was thinking she was older. My youngest is six weeks, oldest is just about three months and will be weaned the end of the month.
Yes, they do go through gawky stages, that's for sure. Conformation pics are hard when they're growing funny, so I do a lot of action shots showing the parts of the puzzle do actually work. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
The 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months and than hide them until 3yo's really seems to hold true w/ these crosses.

Lisa
http://amerrickndream.com

[ChocoMare]

Oh, Clydejumper. I'm so sorry for you. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif

Many hugs and a cyber box of tissues to you from me. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

[thedraftybarn]

Hello everyone!
I'm in the midst of making some changes to my "Drafty" site and I was hoping for some input. Seeing that we all have something in common I was hoping that you might visit the site and let me know what you think. I would love to hear some thoughts and ideas.
Thank you in advance
Shelley
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