Thinkin of breeding

Dude. You seriously take someone who says "Imma" and makes angryscreamingfaces seriously? I WAS JOKING. Bloody hell. =|

Excuse me, I was not rude to the OP. Hell, I didn't even speak to the OP, at least not that I can see. I gave my opinion with a thorough, intelligent, well-backed explanation as to why I felt that way. That's far more than can be said for yourself.

EDIT: Wow, y'all are gullible. o_O

no you've just been rude to other people looking through your responses. i also gave my opinion and explained myself to the best of my ability. it just didn't fit in line with your opinion which why i assume you got so angry. and yes, i figured you weren't actually serious. that's just a rather odd place to interject a joke like that.

Yes, I'm furious. That's why I made an angryface and yelled at you for racial discrimination...even though I'm pale as newborn pig. Next I'm gonna go cut myself, which is usually indicated by a craving for pork chops.

Point of that paragraph being? I'm very rarely serious, and even when I am, I'm only half-so. So I'm certainly not gonna get worked up about your opinion. I just pointed out that you didn't take into consideration any of my points - the fact that, even if she wants to keep the foal and have one with a certain personality, she'd have better luck just finding one for adoption or sale, and that would be doing good instead of robbing another horse of a home. Not only that, but it's not like she can even begin to be sure of the abilities or personality of a foal she'd produce.

I don't have a problem with breeding at all. If there were no unwanted horses in the world, I'd say have at it. But there are, and until there aren't, I'd rather see people either adopt or buy or only breed when it's to improve a specific breed (or maybe create a new one, but that's a rare exception). Otherwise, in my eyes, it's almost pointless and wasteful. I want every horse - every animal - in the world to have a happy life, and by breeding more, others are being deprived of that chance.

To be honest, I posted a "I want to breed my mare!" topic similar a while back, and got similar responses.

Back then I knew little about breeding and even less about foaling or the complications that could arise. After months of researching, reading and asking questions I now appreciate the sheer responsibility that is due to breeding horses and the thousands of things that could go wrong, not to mention the experience, knowledge and horsemanship required to breed, foal and train a horse.

I'm glad I got those responses because if I hadn't have been slapped in the face I might have gone and done something stupid - like breed my mare with little understanding of even the fundamentals.

I still plan on breeding her, one day, but I will not even consider it untill I have gained essential experience and knowledge required in the breeding industry.

So guys in the last page in a half I'v had no help finding a stud. Take ur arguments elsewhere already!

I am just going to chime in and suggest that if you are wanting a horse that is tall, slimmer, and built uphill, that mare may not be the best breeding choice. I have to say that she is a decent example of a nice foundation QH and IMHO, she would make some nice babies if she were bred to another solid QH. It is possible that you could get a horse like what you are looking for out of her but I think it is unlikely.

I can't really help you find a stud as I am not really into the whole "search for a stud" thing but maybe a well built TB or WB could possibly give you a chance for a foal like what you are wanting. (no guarantee though).

The photos are great! With all of the homeless horses in the US., I vote NO on breeding your mare. You can buy any age horse these days and bring them up just the same as if your mare foaled it herself. Pleease think very hard before bringing another equine into this world. Look up horse adoption and you will find many wonderful horses that are in dire need of good homes. Again, please adopt!!!

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Folks, I think everyone should calm down and take a deep breath. The discussion is coming too far off. And there is no reason to drive at each other or attack the OP. Everyone expressed the opinion, fine, lets MOVE ON!

This discussion is so far off topic at this point it will be easier to lock it, allow the OP to start a fresh thread and the off-topics can also start fresh threads.