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muffin
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 Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 12:36:27 PM
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hi all i am new to arabs and i am hoping to buy a foal to be my best friend for life , any tips on what to look for when buying or questions to ask breeder thanks sue
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mogwai
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England
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 12:47:25 PM
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Buy one from someone you trust and go with your instincts 
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angel2002
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 1:02:43 PM
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Hi Muffin and welcome to AL :))
I agree with mogwai plus, if you can, take someone with you that knows about arabs :)
Good luck in your search
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Passion Arabians
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MinHe
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 1:07:02 PM
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Visit LOTS of breeders. Get to know *them* as well as their horses. Find someone you "click" with and stick with them.
And then one day, you will will meet a foal that decides IT is coming home with you. You don't have a say in it  . Being chosen by an Arab (not vice-versa!) is the only way to ensure a friend for life
By following this strategy, I have had 28 years of true friendship 
Keren |
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NatH
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England
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 1:43:03 PM
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Hi Muffin [Sue] welcome to the forum.
My tip is ...
It's great if you are able to meet the foal's sire & dam. It gives you some idea what your little darling will turn out like - make sure both of the have wonderful temperaments!
I know a few crackers that I can recommend if that helps? |
Natalie
Chapel Lane Arabians
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Acorn Arabians
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 1:53:25 PM
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Dont go anywhere too big as you will not have the best choice, go to some small breeders who have taken care and the foal has actually been handled and is well adjusted, not on a production line.
I dont agree with going to see loads, pick a select few then you wont get barn blindness. Exciting times ahead for you! |
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Timbercroft
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Wales
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 4:46:33 PM
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Hi Sue
I would say always take someone with you that you can trust and has a good idea in what to look for ... i would also say like "mogwai" Buy one from someone you trust and go with your instincts!
Make sure you a have good look at legs/feet and overall body and how they move in-hand and free if poss. Try not to get taken buy just a nice looking head. I would also say meet mum and dad if you can!
Have fun and im sure you will know when the right one "picks you"!
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Jilly
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England
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 5:07:02 PM
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| Hi and welcome, make sure YOU like it's look, try to see both parents,good conformation is a big must have, and as said, go with your instinct, good luck. Oh and have a nosey on the sales pages here. |
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trisha
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 6:16:44 PM
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hi and welcome, it is best if you can meet mum and dad but some times that is not always possible trust your instincts you will know when you have found the right one ,when i found my filly we just clicked and we have a great bond between us , i am sure you will find the right one good luck
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pat ww
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 7:44:47 PM
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Go and buy Peter Uptons book the classic arabian horse.
he goes through page after page describing true characteristics and all the faults and deviations that can occur. Very expertly illustrated by line drawings.
A foal should be the same conformationally as an adult, you should be able to see offset cannons, cow hocks etc. Seeing the parents will give you some idea of the foals genetic POTENTIAL. But full brothers and sisters can be very different!
if the baby is to be your 'for life' horse, try to look for performance bloodlines, both parents who are outstanding show individuals in hand might never have come out under saddle as they are temperamentally unsuitable!
The much bigger studs will keep the best and sell the rest. Those sold will be selectively done to people they know who are going to do soemthing to further enhance the studs reputation. Joe Bloggs the newcomer is unlikely to be offered a future star, but might pay a star price!
Dont rush, there are hundreds born every year, look around and you will get an eye for what you like.
Happy hunting.
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Nedds71
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Mrs Vlacq
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Wales
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 10:42:40 PM
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Foals do tend to choose their new mum/dad/aunty!! And it's not always the most precocious one that captivates...
Take someone with experience of foals and youngstock - they go through some funny phases but you should be able to see 'make and shape' and if it suits your requirements.
Sound advice given (as always guys!!). Meet parents, siblings etc (and further generations if anywhere like here!) |
    
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muffin
New Member
England
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Posted - 06 Nov 2008 : 10:56:12 AM
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| thanks a million to all for the tips ,its giving me a lot to think about but i am sure i will find the right one even if i have to wait another year or so |
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angel2002
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Nov 2008 : 12:02:10 PM
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All good things come to those that wait.....And do their research ::))))
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Angel
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LYNDILOU
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angelarab
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Wales
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Posted - 06 Nov 2008 : 12:32:46 PM
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| deffo get to know the breeder on a personal level, and talk about your dreams etc with them, they might know what foal will suit you down to a t and be a perfect partnership, take time and it will be the right one. Very excited for you |
 "Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."
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bearferret
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England
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Posted - 06 Nov 2008 : 12:53:47 PM
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Hope you find the partner of your dreams. It takes time and don't be swayed by the first beautiful face you see. Remember to check over their whole body for conformation and check the sire/dam as everyone here says.
Also don't forget there are some nice three or four year olds out there that have been started for you. For your first arab it may be easier to go for something other than a foal.
I'd decide what bloodlines I want first, so I'd do a lot of research into bloodline temperaments, size, conformation.
I love the Crabbet/Old English as they aren't as spindly as some arabs, but we all have our own preference.
Enjoy the search. |
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muffin
New Member
England
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Posted - 06 Nov 2008 : 1:56:24 PM
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| i would really like a Straight Egyptian arab black foal colt or filly i am living in durham if anyone knows of any |
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NatH
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England
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Posted - 06 Nov 2008 : 4:21:11 PM
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| Muffin, I've PM'd you |
Natalie
Chapel Lane Arabians
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Milotkha
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Posted - 02 Jan 2009 : 12:45:44 PM
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Minhe....
That is so true.
I wasnt looking for a horse when I met Mila, but she choose me. She was 4 months old and came from behind her mum to say hello, that was it... I was sold.!! Haha. I've had her for almost 2 years now and she is my best friend.
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Libby Frost
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Posted - 02 Jan 2009 : 1:06:37 PM
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Absolutely agree check out confirmation,temperment and movement.I allways think a 3 month old foal is a good age to view. Im a crabbet /Old English fan personally,but i love Russian bloodlines too,Because my old gelding was half Russian and spectacular looking .And, because thats what bloodlines our horses are,from when we first started breeding properly in 1984.
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pat ww
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Jan 2009 : 7:14:05 PM
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| A black SE foal will seriously limit your search, you will pay a premium price and may have let other more beautiful / performance / temperament foals pass you by. What I was NOT looking for in a colt was a grey, guess what I got? he satisfied everything else I was looking for, so I did not let colour sway me. |
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ginger horse
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Jan 2009 : 7:42:03 PM
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| Muffin have PM you |
    
..........JARVIS.................HARRY.............................CERIS...........Keyser soze.....
I can resist anything except temptation !! |
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Debbie
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Jan 2009 : 7:53:33 PM
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| Always go with your gut instinct and have an idea of what type you want, bloodlines, sex and maybe even colour. Back in 1976 I absolutely adored BANAT & Hucklebury Finn. In 1981 when I was looking for a colt foal to buy I saw an ad simply saying "Bay colt foal - Grandsires BANAT/HUCKLEBURY FINN. I drove 250 miles to see him, saw his dam, 2 sisters and sire and bought him. It was meant to be and he was my best friend for 24 years. He is the bay stallion in the sig pic below - BANSHADA! |
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taranstorm
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Wales
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Posted - 02 Jan 2009 : 9:08:12 PM
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Muffin has already bought lovely black arab filly few weeks ago  |
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muffin
New Member
England
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Posted - 06 Jan 2009 : 3:36:48 PM
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| thanks to everyone for all the help and advice , i have found my perfect horse went to see a se colt foal and while i was there fell in love with a pba 3 year old filly and thankfully they let me have her still cant belive she is mine she is a real sweet heart love her to bits already x |
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