Pedigree Query

Natural horsemanship has worked wonders for me. The will learn respect and basic ground manners, and it is a lot easier than fighting with them.

What is every body feeding their yearlings? There are so many brands of feed out there. I am currently feeding Purina's Equine Jr. Any body like another brand or formula better? How about harder keepers?
Just curious.

I am looking for Thoroughbred Times and or The Blood Horse magazines dated the month of June and July of 1997. If any one has any they would part with I would love to have them. I would pay for the magazines and the shipping. Thanks!!

I don't want to become a trainer, I just was wondering the differences between the two. I figured this was the right place to ask.

I was just wondering how hard it is to become a thoroughbred trainer? I am from the horse show world so I know nothing about the subject. I know there can be a lot of political garb that goes with the show horse world, and a thing that some like to call paying your dues. Does this exist in the racin...

Don't any of the owners have a say so about what meds and supplements are used on there horses? I don't think I would be to happy about haveing meds used on a horse that doesn't need them. I know some owners don't have a clue what a horse needs, but what about those that do?

Barbaro will be missed by so many. But let us not forget all of the other Barbaro's out there that have given their lives for us. I pray that there will be so much positive from this and that Barbaro will be the poster boy for progress. We all love you Barbaro!!!!

I agree that the law is the best way to handle things. One good reason everyone needs to remember, is that if we break the law trying to punish the idiot that broke the law, we will be the one punished and then the other guy will sue you. I think the punishment needs to be a lot harsher for crimes a...

I take intruders very seriously!! We have had several incidents where adults have came into pastures and stabbed horses before. Cut their throats. Killed some and permanently injured others. What the h.... are people thinking? They deserve what ever they get. They lost their right when they stepped ...

Thanks for all the info and thoughts on this subject. I too have heard that while in the mare the foal can sometimes be a liitle too large and thus create problems, uaually with their legs. Has any one else heard this? I have seen a horse that was over at the knee, but his parents had straight legs....

Are there certain bloodlines that have a tendency for this? What are your opinions about a horses athletic ability and the predisposition for passing this on to their offspring?

I would love to see some pictures of any Houston sons or daughters that are being used for eventing, dressage, jumping, etc.

Thank you very much!!!

Wow, you have so many members and different topics, what a fantastic place!!!

Hi, I'm a "newby" to this chat forum, but very interested in your topic discussions.

I have a question for everbody... What are your opinions of Houston a Seattle Slew son and his sport horse off spring? I have seen his name a number of times being the sire or grand sire of several sport horses.