Rode a Bask grandaugher for 10 yrs. Were not
able to do as much endurance as wanted but nothing to do with the horse.
She did a 50 miler at age 15. BTW, she did all of this 'barefoot'
including riding in NC and doing a 25 miler at Biltmore where they frowned at us
for being barefoot. At age 18 she is now being ridden by a young teenager
who bought her 3 yrs ago. I had to sell her due to a broken leg and
shoulder, not from her. I am now starting her daughter who was imprinted
and played with from the get-go. I can saddle that filly without her being
tied up.
Bask was the line most wanted 20 yrs ago and I see
no reason for not wanting it now. Do a search and you will see that Bask
lines have done well in show and performance...in my opinion, one of the few
lines to do both. You may be overwhelmed with replies to this. Bask
lines stem from the WitezII lines. There is a book about WitezII:
AND MILES TO GO. Check the papers of the parents if you can. Why
wasn\t he already registered? Registration now will be a bit pricey but
might be worth it, depending on what you plan to do, ie sign up for the Arabian
specials which to me are still expensive for what you get in return but I
have not fully checked all that out since being out of country for over a
yr.
HOWEVER, not all horses out of 'good' lines are
good and suitable for performance, etc. Most people get a vet
evaluation. Always good to have another horse friend to look who is not
emotionally involved with the purchase. Good luck and happy
trails. Mary Ann
