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Don't know what to do :(

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Okay this is going to be somewhat long haha..

Due to finances and job loss I am having to sale Rain, I need money. And not only that but she is to tall for me and we have never actually bonded. And I don't get the enjoyment out of riding as I used to. I am an ex-barrel racer and I think I am just burned out on riding and want to point my "horse life" in a different direction. I already have plans of showing Arrow.

Well my fiancee has decided to support Arrow as I can't stand to loose them both.

Well a guy has offered me a trade. My mare for his Reg. black and white 4 year old Mini Stallion and $400.00 The mini has had kids on him and will load, bathe, pick his feet up and all that. He is adorable. My fiancee said that the $400 could go to me for some of my bills and he would take care of Arrow and the new mini if that's what I chose to do. (He thinks it would be cheaper to take care of two mini's instead of a mini and a 16hh horse).

First thing, I would make sure his family and Rain were a good match before I completely decided on anything. And IF I get the little guy he would be gelded ASAP. I don't want a stud and I think there are already plenty of unwanted horses without taking on the responsibility of having a another stud to chance on making more unwanted babies. So you don't have to tell me this I have already decided that.

Here's what they told me as far as why they are getting rid of him.
Well.. The stallion isn't "his". They had bought him for their son. They guy who wants to trade, they all own and ride big horse. But the son wanted a Mini. After they got the mini for him, he lost interest. So they told me if they were going to be feeding a horse they want one they can ride. They bought the mini when he was 2 and he has been standing in the field since then, except when they play with him with the kids.

Oh and he was shown halter as a 2 year old before they bought him. They also said he has never bred any mares and they only have him on a two strand 1 acre paddock.

The guy also agreed that if we did trade, he would do all the hauling (He lives 2 hours from me) and possibly pay to have him gelded :)


I don't really know what to do, so if anyone could give me any advice that would be great..

**Also some people have told me in the chat that they wouldn't do it because it isn't any fun not having a horse to "ride" but my brother lives right across the road from me and has several horses at all times, so if I ever feel that "need" to ride I can always ride one of his.**


Thanks so much in advance :)



 
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#2 ·
Wow, thats a tough choice. The only savings you would realize is the feed bill. The upkeep ie farrier, health care etc, would be the same no matter what size the horse is. If you can train the mini to pull a cart and you can afford to buy the harness/cart, I think it would be fun. Otherwise hold out for a straight cash deal.
 
#3 ·
I already have the harness and wagon. My farrier is my brother haha So I pay nothing there.. So where money is concerned the only thing I pay for is feed. Which like you said it would save SOME on it. And my brother is also a trainer. In this part of time you learn to do it all because there isn't many people around us that know what they are doing.. My brother is pretty much a mark of all trades.

Also my brother is the one that "helps" me with anything horse related. He taught me to ride and has been the one supporting me in anything (again horse related) that I have decided to do. I talked with him about it a bit ago and he of course would know me better then anyone... And he said that if he were me, he would trade because I have become "addicted" with the mini's :)
 
#7 ·
What's wrong with his nose and/or the side of his face? It looks like it's covered with warts or something. His left pastern looks like it's been injured. I thought I saw a raw area on it in one of the other pix...
 
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What's wrong with his nose and/or the side of his face? It looks like it's covered with warts or something. His left pastern looks like it's been injured. I thought I saw a raw area on it in one of the other pix...
The "warts" you see on his face are flies... They don't believe in fly spray or fly masks apparently.
 
#8 ·
It does look swollen and a bit bowed. Make sure you get a vet check before you do anything. That could end up costing way more in vet bills.
We rode with some people who had a mini pulling a cart on trail ride we went on. It was so cute and they looked like they were having such fun.
 
#11 ·
How much is your horse worth? It sounds like if you do a trade, you will only get $400 cash for her. I personally wouldn't do it. If you need the money get out of her what you can. Adding another horses (even if small) would not be smart if you are getting rid of one for money.

Mini stallions and horses (if not good bloodlines) don't really sell for that much. Just be careful. But, it is totally up to you.
 
#13 ·
Mini stallions and horses (if not good bloodlines) don't really sell for that much. Just be careful. But, it is totally up to you.
I'd say I disagree with this, but perhaps it's just the geographic area.
Here, if you've got a broke Mini, it'll sell for twice as fast and for double the price that a full sized horse will.
Don't ask me, I don't get it either but... That's how it is here! :lol:
 
#12 ·
Okay, so maybe I'm completely off my rocker here, but I don't see anything wrong with his front legs. That "bump" is just his feltlock joint, it looks distorted because you're looking down on it at an angel.
He's a little cow hocked, but he's going to be a gelding, so what? I actually perfer my horses to be somewhat cow hocked. I like movement in the rear end.

As far as I'm concerned he's got two problems:

1 - He's got some big *** nuts he needs to lose and

2 - He needs to go on a serious diet.

Other than that, he looks fine to me! :D
 
#14 ·
In my area horses ARE NOT bringing anything. My old barrel horse, who was only 15 years old and had seen it all. Registered mare. She had barrel raced, done a lot of "rodeo" events, been on more trail rides then most of the people in my area put together, rode up beside a train and had shot guns shot off her back... Sounds great huh? He was offered $350 for her and no one has offered more. So I don't think I will get any more for my mare she is unregistered, back yard horse. She only has one "gear" and that is slow. Never had any formal training just a trail horse. So to get $400 and the mini I think I would be doing good.. Because like wsarabians said the Mini's are bringing more then horses at the moment.

And WSArabians.. I agree with what's wrong with him haha.. And if I get him the nuts will be the FIRST thing to go..lol

Thanks so much everyone. The guy is bring him to me Sat. so I can see him again and so he can ride Rain.. Like I said before if the family and her don't "click" I won't trade. I want her to have a good home :) And I know the mini would have a good home with me and Arrow.

And don't yall think Arrow should have a buddy? So this would be better in the long run right? Even if I decide not to do anything with the new mini Arrow would still have a companion. Rain and Arrow are the only horses I have so once she is sold he will be alone unless I trade.
 
#15 ·
I agree that his leg would worry me, other then that once he's gelded and you get alittle weight off him, he's going to be a really cute gelding!

Personally the leg is the only thing that bothers me, if not for that I'd definately say go for it! Your other mini will probably appriciate the companion and if it doesn't work out you can put him up for sale! It will cost you alot less to feed him while you wait for a buyer.
 
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