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| 211.1 | not with mine you don't ;^) | BAUCIS::MATTHEWS | | Thu Jan 08 1987 15:05 | 6 |
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what type of horse is she looking for. also what breed
is he. never heard of him. arab?
wendy.
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| 211.2 | info on Aragorn | WHOARU::NAJJAR | | Fri Jan 09 1987 14:42 | 7 |
| Aragorn is a dk bay TB, 16.2 h. He raced until he was 5, and won
on the A circuit as an open hunter and jumper. He stands at Wicklow
Farms in VT. He is a bit on the heavier side for a TB, not the
real fine boned, small hoof type. If you cross an arab to him you'll
end up with an Anglo/Arab, one of the 'hottest' (read hyper) crosses
you can get! However, they make nice crosses if you are going to
do eventing.
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| 211.3 | aragorn crossbreds? | DYO780::AXTELL | Dragon Lady | Mon Jan 19 1987 12:30 | 12 |
| Aragorn is gorgeous, but then I'm predjudiced towards the more
substantial TB's. His TB kids are real pretty but tend to be
on the HOT side. I can't imagine crossing him with an Arab because
of such disimilar conformations. A warmblood perhaps, but if I was
standing him, it would be to TB mares for the return on investment.
The last add I saw for him mentioned *approved mares* only, for
whatever that's worth.
One side note: The last thing I'd want to be riding on a cross country
course is a hot unpredictable horse. Don't confuse boldness with
hyperness, please. There's enough accidents these days without
asking for one.
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| 211.4 | You get out what you put into it | COMET2::PAYNES | Payne Weber | Mon Jan 19 1987 13:42 | 16 |
| re: .3
I must disagree with you on the disimilar conformation. It has sure
it has been done before and can produce good offspring. The temperment
of the Arab can be controled or altered in how you handle, teach
it personally and train it for the application needed. I to have
an Arab gelding, 4 years old and has a good mind, he's easy to handle
because we taught him to listen to us or the trainer, etc..
If you teach them what to do,(just like children)they will LEARN
and know what is expected. It's up to the individual(s)to have it
done.
Steve
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| 211.5 | aragorn w/ spots | PMRV70::MACONE | | Tue Jan 20 1987 10:40 | 13 |
| re .3
I don't know if you have seen Aragorn in person...but he has very
good bone and has a wonderful temperament. I have not found his
babies to be what I would consider HOT, but definitely more sensitive
than warmbloods. As far as approved mares are concerned.....yes,
they won't take just any old mare, the mare we took to him last
year was a nice quality appaloosa. So, they are not prejudice against
spots! His babies are doing super in the dressage ring as well
as the hunter ring.
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| 211.6 | Anglo Arabs hot? | CSC32::M_HOEPNER | | Fri Feb 13 1987 12:29 | 14 |
| Regarding your note about Anglo Arabs being hot--
All the ones I have worked with are no hotter than any other types
I've encountered. Actually the one I have now (and her entire family)
is incredibly sensible (and smart). In fact, she has won blues
in Class A hunter shows (as has many members of her family).
I guess sanity all depends on the individual.
By the way--I love the look of Aragorn. Do you know if they are
set up for transporting semen?
Mary Jo Hoepner (new DEC person in Colorado)
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| 211.7 | baby by mail | PMRV70::MACONE | | Fri Feb 13 1987 15:45 | 2 |
| yes.....they do transport semen for Aragorn and this stud service
is for sale for $800 if we don't find a broodmare fast!
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| 211.8 | All good things come to an end... | PMRV70::MACONE | | Tue Mar 17 1987 15:32 | 6 |
| I just found out that "Aragorn" died of old age. The owner found
him dead in his paddock....apparently a heart attack.
Poor old guy....such a nice horse.
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| 211.9 | waiting too long... | CSC32::M_HOEPNER | | Tue Mar 17 1987 16:16 | 7 |
| Really sorry to hear that. I guess I waited too long on that
one.
Last year another stallion I would like to have bred to died--Clavier
(he was standing in Maryland and had sired hunters and eventers).
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