It's like talking to a brick wall.

The first thing I noticed was that they've got him sprawled out like a Saddlebred (yes, that's exaggerating, but you get my point) . Fantastic ad picture right there. *sarcasm*
Big, clunky head, no hip, downhill build. There's nothing compact about this horse.

They're asking $500 for his stud fee. I know an Arabian stallion (who happens to be one of the few arabs I actually like and is drop dead gorgeous) with a fee less than that. But that's beside the point.

Stallion owners need to ask themselves some questions before they go advertising their horse for stud.

1. Would the stallion make a nice gelding?
If the answer is yes, geld him! This means that the horse doesn't have incredible conformation or awesome disposition, or another flaw along those lines. That means we're not missing out on anything by gelding the horse. If the answer is no, and it would be a terrible shame to not pass on this horse's conformation, athleticism, disposition, etc., you may have a breeding quality stallion. But if your stallion lacks any of those traits, be responsible and don't allow him to reproduce.

2. What makes this stallion superior?
A breeding quality horse showcases the traits of his breed. They need charismatic, gentle, and friendly temperament, athleticism, knock-out gorgeous conformation, good health, and good pedigrees. A successful show history or significant accomplishments always help, too. Ask yourself how the horse would place in a halter class. If he's blue ribbon material, you may have a quality stallion. If your stallion lacks any of these traits, stop right there and geld him.


And of course you have to think about what his foals would be like. I see too many in auctions with kill buyers everywhere you turn.

If your stallion looks similar to the horses you could easily find in a feedlot, don't breed him. I've seen horses that look like the stud up top go for $40 at auction. Classic example of why breeding needs to be regulated.

Seriously, why can't money grow on trees?

I found another horse I love. The mare is nice, but I love the colt. He's got nice proportions, and I love his head and neck. From what I can see in the picture, he's got nice legs, shoulders, hindquarters, just about everything. I think he's Grand Prix material.

I wish I was rich. (Don't we all?)

If money really did grow on trees...

I'd totally buy this colt. His name is Fagan, which I totally love, and he's a Friesian sporthorse. Most Friesian crosses I've seen are butt ugly, but this guy is gorgeous. I could see me and him in the Grand Prix 10 years from now. Oh yeah. They're only asking $4500 for him. I could manage that, but the problem is the cost of training. And the fact that he's 800 miles away from where I live... that's kind of a bummer.

I can't believe he hasn't sold yet. I've been watching his add for months. Whoever buys him is very lucky. :)

What is up with this horse???

Is he pregnant??? Caspians are supposed to be slender! I'm surprised his back can hold up that ginormous belly. Do his owners not realize that he'll probably develop severe joint problems and swayback early in life? Put that boy on a diet! He's only 8, and if he doesn't have arthritis by now, he will soon. They had another picture of a kid riding him. The extra weight he's carrying from that belly alone is equal to the weight of a rider. Good grief.
Those poor little legs.

Arabians: What's the big attraction?

Honestly. Everybody loves Arabs. Why??? They're pretty enough, but they're hot-blooded airheads. They're crazy.

There's this mare at my barn named Contessa. She's good looking, but she has a screw loose or something (isn't that a characteristic for the breed?) She spooks at everything. She makes Vic look bombproof (and that's saying something). I was leading her in from the pasture a few weeks ago and she totally flipped out over some imaginary boogie man, scraping her foot against my ankle in the process. The TB mare I was leading on my other side was perfectly chilled out. Go figure.

I can't believe it didn't leave a mark. It hurt like hell. She's doesn't get ridden a whole lot. No one wants to get on her. LOL. She can't even canter without bucking like a maniac. That mare needs to go. If nothing else, she looks like she'd make a decent broodmare. Dainty face, clean legs, short back, nice suspension in the trot. She has the disposition of a cat in a room full of rocking chairs, but again: Arabian.

I will never own one. I likes me some big 'ol warmbloods. :)

Some things make no sense to me.

Why do they put an open/close button on DVD player remotes? You have to get up to change the disc, so it defeats the purpose.

Why do some people use "pp." as an abbreviation for "page"? I always use "pg."
It makes a lot more sense.
Where the fuck do they get "pp."??? Where does the second p come from? I'll never understand people.

I mentioned this in my Live Journal, but I'm serious.

If we had a piece of shit that looked like Barack Obama, we could make millions. Every democrat in America would be bidding on this turd.

It's not so unrealistic. A corn flake that was shaped like Illinois was sold for a gazillion dollars. I could totally be rich. And then I'd build an animal sanctuary. *sigh*

...If only.