A trade

[Hope03]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Hey everyone, I was offered a trade of my yearling TB/Clyde for a 9 year old TB gelding that is green to the show ring.  I am excited but also upset.  Dancer (my yearling) has been here since he was around 4 months old, and he is my buddy, he calls to me when I am going out to the field.  I think his little sister is going to be the most hurt out of the whole thing, but I have to stay strong.  What do you guys think about the trade? #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#This is Dancer: (his eye looks weird in the pic, not in real life lol)#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#IMG src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/Hope03_1987/Dancer-7.jpg"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#And this is Ben#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#IMG src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/Hope03_1987/AmenBenAug05001.jpg"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[zooka]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Were you looking to trade?  What is it that you want to do with the new horse?#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[*Giddy Up*]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I think both horses look nice. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#It all depends on what you want. Do you want a horse that you can ride and show under saddle NOW? If so, then the TB will be ready, opposed to you waiting for the baby to grow up. But, do you want the baby to bring up? Why are you considering the trade? Are you capable of bring up both horses? Which horse is better suited to the discipline you want and to you?#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Hope03]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I was interested in buying a gelding after selling the young ones.  I have the dam and sire of Dancer and could get the cross again and I might keep his sister if she does not sell.  I am looking for a gelding that I can ride in shows and maybe start eventing.  Since I only have stallions and mares I was wanting a gelding because they don't go into heat just when you happen to be going to a show! lol.  Also he is great for trail rides.  Dancer is years away from riding in events but it is hard to part with him.  I know the choice is up to me to make but I was just hoping for some input and advice.  I don't think I like breeding because you have to sell the babies you grow to love.  It sucks! lol#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[*Giddy Up*]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Oh, so you are looking to sell the babies.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Well, if you want something to show and ride, the TB seems fine- then again, I haven't seen him go, or ride hime (which is most important above all)- but he looks pretty#ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//happy.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Eclipse's Fury]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#to be honest i really LOVE the clyde TB crosses BUT you cant really do anything with him yet because he is soo young right? so i guess the best decision would be to trade so you have something to ride #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[zooka]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I agree if you like how the horse rides then go for him!  It will be years before you can really do much with the baby....#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[graciespook]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#He's cute! I say go for it !#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#