Breeding horses VS buying horses

Speed Demon · 09-06-07, 10:29 AM

Assuming both were an option to you, what would be your preference?

For me, I would saying buying a horse off a trusted friend or breeder would probably be better. To try and breed your own horses requires a lot of time,space, and patience. Of course, some of you may disagree. Either way, share your thoughts!

cherokeemyluv · 09-08-07, 10:02 AM

Breeding horses well requires you have the best example of the breed in both conformation and temperament that has proven itself in countless show placings. Which means you would require two very expensive examples of your chosen breed before you breed to optimize the chances you get a quality foal that brings out the best of both parents. Starting with inferior stock increases the chances that the foal is conformed badly or has a poor attitude.

Buying a horse gives you the chance to choose from oodles of horses for free. Then you can determine if you can live with certain things like a long neck or a high strung horse. If not you can go onto the next one without having to sell this foal and wait for the next one. It also removes the chances that you create an animal that has to suffer with bad conformation the rest of its life. Shopping for a horse would be like going into a candy store and getting to pick your favorite. And with the resources available these days you could learn about breeds which aren't native to your area and find them online. The possibilities are endless.

So I'd have to say I agree with you. Breeding horses isn't like breeding bunnies, or even dogs. Its alot of genetics, time and money. And you may never get the perfect horse.

dcrivers · 09-12-07, 06:42 AM

Purchasing a horse does sound like the better option. You have a better idea what you are getting. And the time frame is a factor to consider as well. Breeding takes longer, unless you're really indecisive. Then you have a horse that will need time before you can really do anything with it.

QuarterHorses · 09-12-07, 04:41 PM

It depends on your goals and the amount of money you want to spend. If you want to show in reining and I want certain breeding characteristics, then it is better to go breed. Breeding I can find the best stock and have the best chance at having an athletic champion. This is why most professional stables breed and then sell off the horses that don't measure up.

Hudsons Bolt · 09-12-07, 08:22 PM

I think it depends on the amount of committment you feel you will have and will take. It also depends on how much money you have too.

Breeding would take a lot of responsibility and respect for both.

And for buying a horse, you'd have to learn to get used to it, and the other way around as well, so that could take time.

Turbo Stallion · 09-12-07, 10:35 PM

Pretty sure I would go with buying as well, especially in my current situation. We have some breeders in the family anyway, and I don't envy all the hard work they have to put into it.

waggy · 11-03-07, 09:48 AM

I bet breeding horses requires a lot of patience and determination. Its not a joke to breed a horse. Well, if you haven't been a handler before, I suggest you'd better buy instead of breeding one.

09-06-07, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Speed Demon Member Join Date: 08-10-07 Posts: 38	Breeding horses VS buying horses Assuming both were an option to you, what would be your preference? For me, I would saying buying a horse off a trusted friend or breeder would probably be better. To try and breed your own horses requires a lot of time,space, and patience. Of course, some of you may disagree. Either way, share your thoughts!

09-12-07, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
QuarterHorses Member Join Date: 08-11-07 Posts: 63	It depends on your goals and the amount of money you want to spend. If you want to show in reining and I want certain breeding characteristics, then it is better to go breed. Breeding I can find the best stock and have the best chance at having an athletic champion. This is why most professional stables breed and then sell off the horses that don't measure up. __________________ Quarter Horses, nothing is better!

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09-08-07, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
cherokeemyluv Member Join Date: 09-08-07 Posts: 51	Breeding horses well requires you have the best example of the breed in both conformation and temperament that has proven itself in countless show placings. Which means you would require two very expensive examples of your chosen breed before you breed to optimize the chances you get a quality foal that brings out the best of both parents. Starting with inferior stock increases the chances that the foal is conformed badly or has a poor attitude. Buying a horse gives you the chance to choose from oodles of horses for free. Then you can determine if you can live with certain things like a long neck or a high strung horse. If not you can go onto the next one without having to sell this foal and wait for the next one. It also removes the chances that you create an animal that has to suffer with bad conformation the rest of its life. Shopping for a horse would be like going into a candy store and getting to pick your favorite. And with the resources available these days you could learn about breeds which aren't native to your area and find them online. The possibilities are endless. So I'd have to say I agree with you. Breeding horses isn't like breeding bunnies, or even dogs. Its alot of genetics, time and money. And you may never get the perfect horse.

09-12-07, 06:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
dcrivers Member Join Date: 08-10-07 Posts: 35	Purchasing a horse does sound like the better option. You have a better idea what you are getting. And the time frame is a factor to consider as well. Breeding takes longer, unless you're really indecisive. Then you have a horse that will need time before you can really do anything with it.

09-12-07, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hudsons Bolt Member Join Date: 09-08-07 Posts: 27	I think it depends on the amount of committment you feel you will have and will take. It also depends on how much money you have too. Breeding would take a lot of responsibility and respect for both. And for buying a horse, you'd have to learn to get used to it, and the other way around as well, so that could take time.

09-12-07, 10:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Turbo Stallion Member Join Date: 08-11-07 Posts: 38	Pretty sure I would go with buying as well, especially in my current situation. We have some breeders in the family anyway, and I don't envy all the hard work they have to put into it.

11-03-07, 09:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
waggy Member Join Date: 11-03-07 Posts: 21	I bet breeding horses requires a lot of patience and determination. Its not a joke to breed a horse. Well, if you haven't been a handler before, I suggest you'd better buy instead of breeding one.