Re: First Arabian Horse!

["claudia Spears" <claudiaspears@hotmail.com>]

Hi Charles.
Is this your first horse? You mentioned she is only 2. How old does this
horse need to be before one can do endurance riding? Are you willing to wait
to have her started and trained? We find that most Arabians are really
maturing at 6 and 7.
The dams line of "Dalul" has been well know in athletic racehorses. I am
more familiar with Polish and Crabbet so someone else may have good
information on Egyptians,  which will be interesting to me as well. .
What area of the country are you in?   I would have a good endurance or
sport trainer evaluate the filly's conformation. Xray and ultra-sound  her
legs.  There are good vets who ride endurance who might be valuable for pre
sale examination and consultation. I like to look at the dam.  What is the
attitude of her mother? . Is she a performance horse or a halter mare?
Sometimes the horse that is pinned in halter does not posess the same
qualities that would be vital for a sound athletic for racing or endurance,
however, there are exceptions.
Whatever you decide, Arabians are sensitive and smart and will worm their
way into your heart. Go slow in their foundation and they will bless you for
a loooong  time. Good Luck!
ClaudiaSpears
DiamondCrest Arabians
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Sent: Saturday, September 11, 1999 9:50 AM
Subject: RC: First Arabian Horse!


Charles Phillips phillipscj@yahoo.com
I am considering buying an Arabian horse for the first time.  I would like
to do endurance riding.  I found a horse I think will work.  I would like to
know what you all think.
The horse is 2 yrs old, 15 hands, has 7 and 3/4 inch cannon bones.  The
horse has three black hooves and one white.  She is a filly with 76%
Egyptian and 24% Crabbet.  Her father is Shalimaar Shirah, World Top 10
Class Halter.  Her mother is Dalsandra by Dalul, 1980 US National Top-10
Futurity Filly.  The horse was born chestnut and is turning grey, not much
yet.  She is halter broke and has been in halter shows. Never had shoes or
been under saddle.  She stood quitely for about 20 minutes while we talked.
She really kicked up her heels in the round pen! Does anyone have any
thoughts they care to share?


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