by Dream_Merchant » Sun Aug 14, 2005 10:49 pm
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His sire is by Jevington (or he is by Jevington, I have to check) -- which is a sort after sire and grandsire of Showjumpers here in Australia.
He is off the track -- he is unraced, but went to trial and owner is deciding to sell. Naturally I want to look at him free-jump and stuff to see if he has any potential there at all to make something. It's just a general question to say would you want to see some seriously brillant jumping technique there to breed from a TB rather than a powerful WB. I know it's a tough question to answer as he had not done anything, nor do I have any photos of him or have I seen him myself. I just got offered him yesterday, and my brain has been thinking overtime to if he would be worthwhile as a stallion, *if* I like everything else about him.
I would definately try and get him registered and classifed with the AWHA (Australian Warmblood Horse Association) and maybe even the HHAA (Holstiener Horse Association of Australia) as a foundation sire. Again, I will take him if I think he will pass such tests, as my Dad is a Colt Classifer with both Associations, I know how picky they are, and I've certainly learnt how to really pick a horse to shreds from him and years of buying ex-racers myself.
He would have to impress me enough to say, "hey, he would go well with some of my mares", for me to even consider buying him. But it's all just thoughts and speculations at the moment -- and I know the question is general, but your input is really appreciated to help with the decision.
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