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Re: [RC] [RC] Non-pacing TWH Bloodlines - Soli SorokinThe thing is, that a good number of those trail horses are show barn rejects. Sure, they can make a good trail horse, but any thoughts regarding gait quality, hoof and leg conformation, and overall athletic abilities for the trail were not factored in to the decision to breed them. Secondary to that is that by buying show barn rejects (who are usually sold through a secondary "trail horse dealer") you are indirectly supporting the Big Lick industry. By looking for "WGC" in a pedigree, you are lending credence to the lack of standards in the TWH show industry. Sure, you can save a horse or two, but folks need to remember that no one person can "Save Them All." And in fact, by adding your money to the industry by buying these horses, you are only allowing them to breed that many more. It's far better to spend your money where people are making an effort to produce the type of horse that excels in what you want to do. That said, I've found a small handful of good horses here in Tennessee. All were backyard or cattle farm bred, none have even remote affiliation with the show industry, aside from a few ancestors a few generations back in the pedigree. And for the handful of good ones I've found, there are hundreds I've looked at that didn't cut it. So, I have to support Amber for the most part by saying that Tennessee is not necessarily the best place to find a walker for endurance. Yes, they're here, but the risk factor is a bit higher, especially if you don't have the time and resources to spend. Of course, me saying this is probably not the wisest thing, since I'm in Tennessee, and occasionally have something for sale. The only difference being is if I'm selling something, it's less about the money and more about finding a home that wants what I have and what I value in a horse. I'd rather see nice horses be used than sit in my fields, after all, but if I don't find a good home, they'll remain in my field until I do. ~S On 7/18/07, CK <kingmonk@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Since TWHs came ferom Tenn. origionally, I imagine the right bloodlines will be linked to the state of Tenn.too. I live in Tenn. and I see an awful lot of gaited horses down here that don't pace. They are on mountain trails and tearing them up. The FOSH organization people are making a big effort to prevent sored horses and promote sound , naturally gaited animals. I believe the % of show horses to trail horses is overwhelmingly with the majority being a TRAIL horse. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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