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My Impulsive Buy (Thoughts?)

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#1 · (Edited)
So, my mom and I went to the Kiger Mustang adoption that took place in Burns, OR this weekend. We had our hearts set on a 2 yr bay colt... but he was bid way up to $3500. (This for an unhandled horse viewed only from a distance among several other horses and some pictures.)

We then took a gamble. We bought a yearling colt based almost entirely on the fact that he was leggier than most of the other yearlings and we want to see a bit more growth. It would be heavenly if he could achieve 15 hands or slightly above. Does that seem remotely likely being that he's 13.3 now and looking lanky?

Not to mention, there's the rest of his conformation to take into account. He looks pretty darn gangly now. It seems like he could use more bulk overall, but especially in his neck and hindquarters. What do you all think? Does this "ugly duckling" have the potential to transform into a swan? Tell me anything that strikes you about him, whether good, bad, or just interesting to think about. Thanks!!

Link to his pictures: https://www.blm.gov/adoptahorse/horse.php?horse_id=4574

((Note: Internet Explorer isn't typically compatible with the BLM website. I would advise another browser such as Chrome or Firefox.))
 
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#8 ·
Thanks for all of the compliments and the critique. He does have a very cute head and eye. It will be very interesting to see how he develops over the next couple of years. I probably will continue to take pictures and share them here periodically to see what everyone thinks as he grows up, especially in terms of whether certain issues might improve, worsen, or if new things come up.

He's coming home tonight! I'm fidgety to see him up close and personal (I've really only seen him at a distance and in pictures up until now). I want to start working on getting my hands on him and getting to know him, too.
 
#14 ·
Wow, I love his color.. and that face! Omg so cute, love his expression. I hope you get some more pics when get comes home! I'd love to see more of him.
 
#15 ·
The new colt has arrived! He came in with another mare that our friend adopted. The two of them were somewhat reluctant to get off the trailer and go into the strange unknown beyond, but they were soon happily munching on hay. As they were standing together, I noticed something that buffered my hopes of our colt growing. The mare our friend adopted is three years old and 15 hh. The colt was standing next to her while they ate, and his legs were just as long if not a smidge longer than hers. This gives me hope that when he grows into those lanky legs, he'll be at least 15 hh if not a bit more.
 
#17 · (Edited)
Wow, I browsed some of the others on the site and I think you got the
pick of the litter! Just check out how he's floating on the second pict
down, what a mover. I like his overall conformation, much better than
the others listed especially ones at other locations. His knees do look a
bit funny in the picts, but he may
grow into them or at least look a bit more balanced as he grows.
His head is just beautiful, neck nice and long, way to go!
Good luck, can't wait to see more home shots.
 
#18 ·
Did you get a close up look at # 4717? What a beauty, not that he is perfect
just really impressive. I think I'm going to use him as my screen shot for a bit!
 
#19 ·
I have always loved the Kigers. They are down right gorgeous! I don't know about how big he'll get. He is certainly all legs right now, but he's also evened out a good bit, makes me think his growth is slowing, but you never know. He certainly is a looker. Good luck with him!
 
#20 ·
I got a rising two year old filly years ago (about 22 months old) and she was 14hh, maybe 14.1hh at most 14.2hh but I doubt it, she was pretty little, I thought she'd make 16hh. Anyway she's a good 16.3hh, possibly 17hh and she's huge! I don't really know how height ratios work but they can seemingly grow out of nowhere sometimes.
 
#22 ·
Just a little update: The colt has been here for about a week now (maybe a little more?) His name is Aurelio, or Leo for short. He's still leery about being touched, but overall he seems like a pretty level headed guy. Despite all of the 'scary' things that have been going on around him, he seems to be handling himself quite well... I haven't seen him literally go into a panic on occasions when he would have had a perfectly decent reason to, being an ungentled mustang.

He will come and eat hay from my arms. He yields his haunches to me both directions (when I walk towards his flank). He also 'free longes' fairly decently and changes direction easily when I switch the hand I'm holding the longe whip in. He is learning to yield to pressure on his halter, and he doesn't terribly mind having ropes tossed over his back or being touched with the the longe whip. We still have a ways to go, but overall he's doing pretty well for a week along!

Here's a few more pictures.


"I want that hay, but I don't see why you have to be holding it!"



 
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