owners looking to breed, “Breeding is like going to Vegas and rolling the dice, a pure gamble with Mother Nature.”
If you are looking for a young horse to buy, there many options here in the United States for you to investigate. Do some research into what breed meets your goals. Contact the breed registries for lists of members. Call or email breeders. We are always willing to talk about our babies, what “grandparent” isn’t?
When looking for a foal or young horse from a breeder, first know what your goals are. Be very realistic with yourself about what you will be capable of providing in terms of housing, rearing, training, and eventually, riding. Are you looking for a competition horse, an amateur ride, an FEI prospect or a horse capable of jumping four-foot fences? How well do YOU ride, will you have a trainer, and who will back this baby when the time comes? The ideal situation for a young horse is to be raised outside with his/her peers, handled with fairness and firmness while they are small enough so that you are still the “alpha”mare and can fairly discipline the youngster.
Your young prospect will also need patience in the backing process. Take care not to start too early, as the young Warmblood may be a very mature looking two year old, but not be strong enough to carry a rider. These youngsters are playful, curious and very unbalanced. Most Warmbloods do not finish growing before they are 6 years old. If you invest your time wisely in the begin- ning, however, your Warmblood will be ready for the work and will stay healthy and sound for a very long time.
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About Maryanna Haymon: She has been breeding Warmbloods for 18 years at her farm Marydell Farm in Columbus, NC. She stands the Hanoverian stallion Don Principe (Donnerhall/ Prince Thartchxx/Durkheim) and breeds seven to 10 mares every year. Marydell Farm won the prestigious USEF Breeder of the Year award for 2007 and has produced many USDF Horse of the Year Champions and Reserve Champions along with top 10 young horses over the years.
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