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  1. As a buyer, I would rather hitch my wagon to a...

    As a buyer, I would rather hitch my wagon to a great breeder such as a Mo Swanson type, visit them and hear from them of their potential prospects for sale rather than buy new flashy baby bred from...
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    Completely normal, your saintly OTTB is still a...

    Completely normal, your saintly OTTB is still a saint. This too shall pass.
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    I purchased one as my gift to myself for my 50th...

    I purchased one as my gift to myself for my 50th birthday and it feels like a trophy. Completely broken in and soft day 1. Love the leather quality. The leather has a subtle tacky grip. While...
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    Fort Collins trainer

    Charles Throckmorton, of The Four Winds
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    hunter jumper lessons in Houston

    Try GHHJA.com for a listing of many trainers in the area. The GHHJA shows are a bit more relaxed, which may suit your style for getting back in the swing.

    Barbara Bryan is president, operates a...
  6. WB registration/Presenting TB mare for approval

    Forgive me for sounding ignorant...but I really want to understand the breeding, registration aspect...

    I'm reading many threads of those who are finding great sport horse bred TB's as potential...
  7. where to look?

    Not that I'm right, but I'm comfortable with my decision and would return to the same path...

    Initially I tried local and was looking for just a little more than what was nearby at the moment. I...
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    breeding a hunter

    Many times (outside of this thread in fact) I have heard the mare greatly influences movement, more than the stallion.

    Is this his genetic behavior or is it learned by the foal in infancy?

    Is...
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    producing a hunter

    I have been wanting to ask for some time, and at the risk of sounding quite stupid, here goes:

    Some here say that movement is passed on by the mare. This seems to defy basic genetic principles of...
  10. Academy Award was a top hunter sire just a few...

    Academy Award was a top hunter sire just a few years ago. Now deceased
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    Investment horse? I would have numerous eyes...

    Investment horse?

    I would have numerous eyes of those I trusted, including veterinarians and trainers give advice.

    The horse sounds nice. Investment horse sounds like a bad dream.
  12. She is one gorgeous mare. Far better experts...

    She is one gorgeous mare.

    Far better experts than me on this board but here's my non-professional two cents: (and worth less than that!)
    Domiro-also dressage bred producing nice hunters
    Sir...
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    Helmet advice in warm humid weather

    Could use a little advice before I spend another $300+ on a new helmet. Hunter rider, like a classic look but in Texas heat my IRH vented helmet is completely soaked after every lesson or show round....
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    Would agree on good morning's opinion on Maximus....

    Would agree on good morning's opinion on Maximus. I have never seen him in person, but have seen some Mynos offspring that are hack winners and super temperament (Maximus is by Mynos) I would be...
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    I attended a Joe Fargis clinic in the 80's where...

    I attended a Joe Fargis clinic in the 80's where a hunter exhibitor was told to not attend day #2 until she could manage her mane to the right. The exhibitor explained it just couldn't be done on...
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    Warkant

    Warkant
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    Maximus by Mynos

    Interesting young hunter stallion, 'Maximus' at Redfield Farm. Classic hunter jumping form on his video. Will be interesting to see how he develops and what he produces. I have seen some Mynos...
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    A very nice horse, in particular for hunters. I...

    A very nice horse, in particular for hunters. I like him. But isn't this all relative to the price the seller is asking? If he's reasonable, and you like him, and the vet weighs in and you find a...
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    Lessons on vacation, any ideas?

    Amateur hunter rider, looking for a special vacation to celebrate a milestone birthday (yeah, 50 and proud!) Thoughts of a riding school in Germany, foxhunting in Ireland, anyone have some...
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    Past president of Greater Houston H/J Assn...

    Past president of Greater Houston H/J Assn Barbara Bryan @ Silverleaf Farms runs a small boutique barn and a few of her clients carpool from midtown-heights. Great care of horses and a value. Not...
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    Hunter movement in breeding

    Help-novice amateur breeder looking for a little education on breeding better moving hunters U/S. Are there certain lines, types, stallions, breeds or registries that improve the hunter under saddle...
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