tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post4057610047240274441..comments2023-08-03T04:01:42.288-04:00Comments on Dream Big: UndecidedCodex Dressagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-44096651587397238692019-03-31T22:32:40.467-04:002019-03-31T22:32:40.467-04:00I think there's a big quality difference thoug...I think there's a big quality difference though between what's available and started and this 2 yr old, at my current price point. Otherwise, yea, it would be a no brainer for me to go with the started horse. We're talking warmblood vs OTTB, not warmblood vs warmblood.Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-7241993099573756492019-03-31T14:54:30.203-04:002019-03-31T14:54:30.203-04:00So when I went to look at Dante he had a younger, ...So when I went to look at Dante he had a younger, fancier, cuter half brother, but I opted it would be better to get the still nice coming 3yo and have something to ride sooner (for my own sanity) than wait another year on the coming 2yo to be ready to do stuff. Still happy with my choice. L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-87023366506447499192019-03-29T11:21:03.754-04:002019-03-29T11:21:03.754-04:00And in your case, since you have something to ride...And in your case, since you have something to ride in the interim, I'd be even more inclined to buy something young and let it grow up a little. You can get way better quality for your budget if you're willing to deal with some delayed gratification 🙂 TrainwreckInTealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557554448624901955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-42767602827880304622019-03-29T10:39:39.711-04:002019-03-29T10:39:39.711-04:00:( I feel your pain! I recently spent 7+ months on...:( I feel your pain! I recently spent 7+ months on my horse search, had 3 failed PPEs (including the one where I flew out of state to try the horse). Horse shopping is not for the faint of heart! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, whatever you decide!Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348396578251983461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-23374873307298172972019-03-29T09:47:30.603-04:002019-03-29T09:47:30.603-04:00Having combed through months and months of ads, be...Having combed through months and months of ads, because I was casually searching long before January, getting fewer and fewer responses to ISO posts... I could easily spend the next 6 to 8 months looking for "the one". And at that point, I could have bought the 2 yr old for a song, been working with him, and have him almost ready to ride.<br /><br />Believe me, I'm well beyond "eager to move forward". I've moved into apathetic.Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-79454432189592379212019-03-29T09:43:31.046-04:002019-03-29T09:43:31.046-04:00From the time I started casually searching last ye...From the time I started casually searching last year, I knew the only way I'd find a very solid prospect I could afford would be to buy it very young, like you did. I like this 2 yr olds situation, he could be worth the wait.Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-35582996680807032862019-03-29T09:34:27.173-04:002019-03-29T09:34:27.173-04:00I know I am just a random person on the internet, ...I know I am just a random person on the internet, that doesn't know you or these horses, but in all honesty, that is exactly what I was thinking. Unless either of these two horses are really exceptional, I would say neither. I know it must feel like the search is taking forever and you are ready for your next partner and to move forward in your dressage career, but I think there are better options out there.<br />Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348396578251983461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-42745938050515576402019-03-28T21:35:03.039-04:002019-03-28T21:35:03.039-04:00I would go with the 2 y/o, but I'm biased in t...I would go with the 2 y/o, but I'm biased in that I could never have afforded either of my girls at riding age, so I bought/bred them and waited for them to grow up 😁 I think that in this instance, the payoff (talent) is worth the wait. But obviously, YMMV!TrainwreckInTealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557554448624901955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-20133035853832998572019-03-28T17:28:29.643-04:002019-03-28T17:28:29.643-04:00Haha! The 2 yr old will def have a bunch of my mis...Haha! The 2 yr old will def have a bunch of my mistakes on it, that's for sure. I need some very young horse guidance!Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-5313156918389028652019-03-28T17:27:15.540-04:002019-03-28T17:27:15.540-04:00Hahaha! The debate that rolls over and over in my ...Hahaha! The debate that rolls over and over in my head! The 2 yr old is really only an option because of his circumstances, and the fact my barn is full of lovely people who are more than happy to share horses. So I won't be without something to ride. There's a lot to think about: quality, age, price, time. I need to take a good long hard look at my end goals and when I want to get there, and HOW I want to get there.Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-22404623329427405702019-03-28T17:23:54.501-04:002019-03-28T17:23:54.501-04:00I haven't asked because I haven't seen her...I haven't asked because I haven't seen her in almost a year now. I've reached out about a couple things, but I'm mostly going this alone. To be perfectly honest, I think she'd say neither, keep looking.Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-3898651059718029132019-03-28T17:22:31.674-04:002019-03-28T17:22:31.674-04:00I'm fine, surprisingly. Not even a bruise.
We...I'm fine, surprisingly. Not even a bruise.<br /><br />Well, I'm currently paying to hold my stall, which is of course no reason to rush. I don't look at is as paying to feed and house something I can't do much with, because I'd be paying board on something. And there's plenty to do with a 2 yr old! Everything I would do on the ground to teach an older horse how to be a good reliable citizen.Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-57690168438177853842019-03-28T16:39:53.102-04:002019-03-28T16:39:53.102-04:00I’d vote the 2 year old. Raising babies is tough b...I’d vote the 2 year old. Raising babies is tough but so is undoing other people’s mistakes. I’d rather make them myself and then undo those lolPiccoloponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08275679567725425281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-2869845948020998172019-03-28T15:18:19.401-04:002019-03-28T15:18:19.401-04:00I think Shauna poses a good question with "wh...I think Shauna poses a good question with "what does GP trainer say." I tend to think the two year old could be your best bet however, there's never a guarantee and sometimes the horse that is ready to go is the better bet. How was that for a helpful opinion!? Haha. Also, I had been wondering where you were at with the horse shopping so I was excited to see an update. Alanna Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891497900025873342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-82239301372546406762019-03-28T13:48:42.152-04:002019-03-28T13:48:42.152-04:00What does GP trainer say?What does GP trainer say?Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348396578251983461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-47302021087560183462019-03-28T11:43:28.208-04:002019-03-28T11:43:28.208-04:00oh jeez, im so sorry about the fall :( hope you ar...oh jeez, im so sorry about the fall :( hope you are ok.<br /><br />as far as which one to pick... that's a tough call. it depends if you want to invest $$$ into feeding and housing a horse you can't really do too much with just yet.Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-40081411135922703242019-03-28T10:51:50.005-04:002019-03-28T10:51:50.005-04:00I know! I still think I need something taller, eve...I know! I still think I need something taller, even if the one is a literal table hahaha! Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-13939811357385767042019-03-28T10:50:57.966-04:002019-03-28T10:50:57.966-04:00If only! They're both under budget, but not en...If only! They're both under budget, but not enough to buy both! That was a serious thought (because you know, keeping two for a year+ doesn't matter lol) Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-53950365049485660372019-03-28T10:49:55.606-04:002019-03-28T10:49:55.606-04:00I'm a bit afraid to raise him, I've never ...I'm a bit afraid to raise him, I've never done that! Beyond teaching him things like stand, be groomed, have general manners, I'm not sure what to do. He would be an experiment for me! Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-72657103127398325212019-03-28T10:24:32.477-04:002019-03-28T10:24:32.477-04:00I'll fedex you a haffie.I'll fedex you a haffie.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-11990300479303047572019-03-28T09:06:13.765-04:002019-03-28T09:06:13.765-04:00Get both, obv! 🤣🤣 Get both, obv! 🤣🤣 Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-80837054553352076982019-03-28T07:05:49.145-04:002019-03-28T07:05:49.145-04:00Argh, so sorry to hear about the near misses with ...Argh, so sorry to hear about the near misses with the other horses and that fall. <br /><br />re: new options - I'd go with the 2 year old! But I really enjoyed my process of raising Grif and would absolutely do it again. Besides, a small wait for huge potential and dreams come true sounds like a really good trade-off. Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.com