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| Re: unbroken horse... baby on way [message #2651284 is a reply to message #2651275 ] |
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27   |
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If financially you can afford to keep him, then I would.
I'd enjoy my pregnancy, I'd continue to handle him and make sure he remembers his manners, I'd practise the sort of things he'd need for the show ring - washing, standing up etc. I would also make sure that other people can safely feed and/or tend to him. With a little bub, life is unpredictable and sometimes the day won't go as planned, and you'll need to call in a favour.
When the time comes to move state, make sure he is prepared well in advance. Organise new agistment(?) for him, and depending on how big your move will be, I would be inclined to send him on ahead. You wouldn't be doing much with him the 1st few weeks anyhow and it leaves you free to pack up your end and only have to worry about bub.
Regarding his breaking in, I know nothing about the showing requirements, however I can't imagine that he would be penalised for being too old in newcomers classes?
I would look into breaking him into harness, either in the NT if available, or once you have moved. It opens up a whole new aspect to being able to utilise him and gives you the option to do together with your toddler in years to come.
He is a lovely looking boy.
Good luck with both your pregnancy and Harry.
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| Re: unbroken horse... baby on way [message #2651286 is a reply to message #2651283 ] |
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:28 |
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| jazir1787 wrote on Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26 |
give him to me for a couple of years! 
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Yep, that would also work, except the getting back bit 
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| Re: unbroken horse... baby on way [message #2651305 is a reply to message #2651275 ] |
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:51 |
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what a spunk
if you can keep him, I would, can do plenty of groundwork/desensitising, prams are scary things, by the time you have bubs he wont mind the pram
good luck and congratualations with the baby
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| Re: unbroken horse... baby on way [message #2651315 is a reply to message #2651305 ] |
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:59 |
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| chopin wrote on Wed, 16 May 2012 16:51 |
what a spunk
if you can keep him, I would, can do plenty of groundwork/desensitising, prams are scary things, by the time you have bubs he wont mind the pram
good luck and congratualations with the baby
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My teenage BC/Lab had to deal with one today!
Would have been easier to go 1 round with a tiger!
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| Re: unbroken horse... baby on way [message #2651628 is a reply to message #2651439 ] |
Wed, 16 May 2012 22:06 |
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| Dustygirl wrote on Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00 |
Totally agree, let him mature and grow. He will be better for it.
And dont let anyone tell youyou wont have time with a baby.....I have 2 horses and 2 kids. When I brought my youngster I had a 6month old and a 2 yr old and it has worked out brilliantly.
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random question...why do we suddenly have 2 dusty girls? made that other conversation a bit confusing, you were arguing with yourself...
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RIP Jazzy <3
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| Re: unbroken horse... baby on way [message #2651897 is a reply to message #2651275 ] |
Thu, 17 May 2012 10:30 |
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If I was in your situation ( which I was a year ago) I would keep him. I have a 6 month old son and a 3 yr old unbroken gelding and as much as it is hard at times I could never sell him. My gelding got lots of handling before I got pregnant an then when I was about 30 weeks he was chucked out into 30 acres and spent some time growing and just being a horse. He was checked every day by the agistment owner and I had time to concentrate on lugging my fat ass around baby stores. By the sound of it your boy has had plenty of handling and I don't think that will go out the window if he has a horsey holiday. If you can afford to keep him I would suggest waiting till you have had bubs and seeing how you feel then. Never make any important decisions with baby brain! Bubs is now 6 months old and I keep a spare bouncer at the paddock and he entertains himself watching the horses and have the chance to remember I am more then just a walking milk bar. My partner is not into horses either but after a few good chats he realized that being a mum you give up a lot and that I needed something for myself. Not sure if this helps at all but just thought I would share. Good luck!!!
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| Re: unbroken horse... baby on way [message #2652194 is a reply to message #2651275 ] |
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:37 |
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I Know the feeling!!!
I had just broken in a 3yo part arab when I found out I was pregnant, I would say keep him, I found my little bugger very immature and a good break will do him good I think. However I am very lucky to be in a position that I can afford to let my two boys sit in the paddock until I get back into it and. Lots of people I know have got straight back into horses after having a baby, you will need a break and what better way than to spend it with your equine buddy.
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| Re: unbroken horse... baby on way [message #2652261 is a reply to message #2651275 ] |
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:47 |
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Keep him, as long as you can afford to do so.
I am nearly 24 weeks with my second and I've got 8 horses plus my 3 year old daughter's pony. I have no problem making time for them and handling them and I'm hoping to break my young horse in when bubs is about 6 months old.
Everyone is telling me to sell her, I'll not have the time for her, but she's a second generation home bred and the first by my stallion and I love her (reminds me so much of her dead grandmother).
If you choke a smurf, what colour does it turn?
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so now he is sitting in the paddock being a paddock pony which i am fine with and i think he is too. im just not sure what to do next year. i will be moving state at the end of the year with the new bub and i want to take him with me. 
