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  • #1

    What do you think about this OTTB for adoption

    New Vocations has had this lovely guy for a couple months. They just posted a new video. Check it out
    http://horseadoption.com/snuff/

    His adoption fee is only $200.
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    Handsome fellow. Nice eyes. Wished they'd include a full conformation picture. The osselets concern me to a small degree. What are your training plans? He's still very green under saddle. I'm sure you know that.
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      #3
      There actually is a full conformation photo.. Yes most of New Vocations horses are green. This one has been there for a couple months. His video is very nice.

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      • #4
        I love his chunky build and calm eye.

        What do you mean by "low level jumping?" Under 3 feet, or crossrails? Just not sure what that means...

        Thanks!
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        • #5
          Well, the price is right, and most horses coming off the track look really good because of their conditioning. They recommend him being used for dressage or pleasure, so it sounds as if they think he might be a little highstrung.
          Last edited by altjaeger; Feb. 23, 2010, 01:34 PM. Reason: Correct Typo
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          • #6
            Anna, I think he looks very nice
            "smile a lot can let us ride happy,it is good thing"

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            • #7
              I'd take him in a heartbeat.

              Get a vet to check his eyes, heart, lungs. If you really want to be careful, have ankles, knees, and hocks radiographed for arthritic changes, and don't be surprised if there is some. That said, a horse doesn't get 60 starts in his lifetime with bad legs or feet.

              He's only 8 - he's got 20 great years left in him!
              "My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world." ~ Jack Layton

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              • #8
                I like him a lot. Love his eye and his basic conformation looks to be decent. He seemed relax and happy in his work. He has a lot of knee action but no big deal if you aren't wanting an A hunter. Seemed to have fairly balanced gaits and a soft mouth. I would imagine he has some wear and tear but if he stayed sound to race that long he would probably due just fine for a pleasure job.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by wanabe View Post
                  Well, the price is right, and most horses coming off the track look really good because of their conditioning. The recommend him being used for dressage or pleasure, so it sounds as if they think he might be a little highstrung.
                  No - I think that said that cause of the ankles - probably feel too much jumping height MIGHT cause problems.

                  And I like him!
                  Now in Kentucky

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                  • #10
                    New Vocations is incredibly forthcoming and honest about the horses they have for adoption. If you are interested in the horse and have a question about something in the ad, email or pick up the phone. I am SURE they will be glad to answer any and all questions about this lovely horse (or any other horse listed on their web site). When I adopted, they were nothing but completely honest about the horse. I know many others who had the same experience.

                    They are really interested not just in finding "any" home for these horses -- they want to find a good match.


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                    • #11
                      I loff him. Let us know how he does for you
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                      • #12
                        Looks nice to me. I might worry a bit about the osselets if you were planning to do 3'6" jumpers or something, but otherwise...he sounds much like my guy I just bought, just turned 8, 64 starts, btdt kind of brain. Give 'em a call, see how it goes!
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                        • #13
                          I think he is terrific. You should snap him up.
                          Free bar.ka and tidy rabbit.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Valentina_32926 View Post
                            No - I think that said that cause of the ankles - probably feel too much jumping height MIGHT cause problems.

                            And I like him!
                            Ah! I see. Thanks.
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                            • #15
                              I think he looks perfect for an amateur rider who wants to have fun, do some Training/First dressage and some 2" jumps or maybe BN eventing, certainly trail rides and hacking out or hunting.
                              Maybe he is capable of more, I think that would depend on physical issues. Certainly, at 8, he might improve greatly with some maintenance meds, maybe injecting his hocks or Adequan and a chiro check and some massage.
                              But he certainly seems all you could ask for in temperament.
                              I think New Vocations has a very good return policy so you ought to feel secure in getting him and have your vet give him a thorough checkup and ride him. I think you are very likely to find he is all you hope for.

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                              • #16
                                Originally posted by FatDinah View Post
                                I think you are very likely to find he is all you hope for.
                                Wait someone here is getting him? Who and how did I miss that?
                                "smile a lot can let us ride happy,it is good thing"

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                                • #17
                                  He is LOVELY and the price is right. I love his canter and his free walk, and that at the trot he's trying to stretch down.

                                  For the average rider the osselets wouldn't bother me.

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                                  • #18
                                    I love him. Doesn't look hot at all, just sensible, and like someone else said, he's probably BTDT with the milage and sound with the starts. He's made $188,000 too with 6-9-9, started off at Woodbine under Roger Attfield. 'Snuff for me to say check him out!

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                                    • #19
                                      I really like him.......If I had room I would take him in a heartbeat.

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                                      • #20
                                        Looks like a perfect 2'6" - 3' hunter (local level) or lower level eventer type. I wouldn't choose this horse if I were looking for a dressage prospect, though - not suitable, IMO. But he's got a lovely kind eye, nice canter, and seems to be a gentleman. Hard to beat that for $200, or $2000, for that matter. Go see him.
                                        In loving memory of Laura Jahnke.
                                        A life lived by example, done too soon.
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