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Appaloosa (2008)
IMDB rating: 7.10
Plot: Two friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job complicated by the arrival of a young widow.
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Appaloosa here and download version for iPhone
Directors: Harris Ed
Actors: Jauregui Robert,Irons Jeremy,Murphy Timothy V.,Rains Luce,Tarwater James,Boyd Kestner,Marantz Gabriel,Harris Ed,Mortensen Viggo,Rosenshein Benjamin,Gammon James,Spall Timothy,Bower Tom,Bockemeier Erik J.,Western,
Still looking for horses????photos included?
ok so i was so happy my mom said i could get another horse. Today she gave me a price range which is $9000 max. i own a 15hh third generation appaloosa mare thaT I jump 3′9 with but i would like another horse for jumping as well. so what do u think of these ones.
http://www.horsetopia.com/for-sale/class ifieds/ad407385
I find him to be a very scopey high energy horse. which i like
http://www.horsetopia.com/for-sale/class ifieds/ad399105
I am an intermidiate rider. i like high energy horses and she seems to have alot. Also very scopey
http://www.horsetopia.com/for-sale/class ifieds/ad436736
He is young but i can wotk with him. he is obviously broke. He is very scopey aswell
thnx and no rude or smart ass comments
For the connemara pony the owner is willing to go down to $9000 because he has been for sale for a long time and she needs to sell him
I’m going to assume you’re looking for a horse to use right now, not a prospect.
The first would be my choice of those three. Nice age to use to full potential right now, and is very reasonably priced for his experience level. Described as willing and wanting to please. Would be a good choice for an intermediate rider.
The mare- the owner states needs to go to someone with patience and confidence. That’s generally code for horses with some form of behavioral difficulties when someone’s trying to sell them. A horse that just had lots of energy would not need a patient rider, just a confident one. Unless you like a challenge and are prepared to deal with some behavioral issues, I’d avoid.
While the pony is flashy, if you’re looking for something you can jump now, he’s not the one to pick. Hopefully he has not been put over jumps with a rider yet at 4, minimum age should really be 5 for even small jumps because of the stress on their not fully-developed joints, and it would be irresponsible to put him over anything of good height for at least a year or so thereafter. Since he is not pictured jumping with a rider, and is shown in the video only free-jumping, I assume the owners are being responsible about the process. So he’d be a long-term prospect if you are looking for a horse for jumping, which you have stated you are. Personally, if I was looking for a long-term jumping prospect, I’d buy bigger than him. By the time he’s reached his potential, presuming you continue progressing in ability, you’ll be wanting a larger horse with more capability than him (or at least I would be!)
If you are truly looking for a prospect and not a horse that is finished or mostly finished, look some more and pass on these three.
In addition, if you want something to use right now, but want a longer useful life ahead of them, look in the 7-10 year old range and pass on these three.
oregano13 | Jan 29, 2010
I would not buy a horse over 12. This way you know you will be able to ride them for many years.
Katie P | Jan 29, 2010
First choice: Jack. Age is a concern, but I like his write up. Probably atheltic to do a lot, but if write up is to be believed, also a nice disposition. Taller, which you will need if you really want to compete. And the price is right!
Second choice: the pinto. Only 3 though. And I think you want a more finished horse and one that will be at least 16 h.
Third choice: Nope, I would not even go look at that mare. She is 14, she obviosuly has some kind of challenging temperament, and she’s not all that big, either.
I would keep looking. If your mom is serious, I’m sure you can find a nice show type horse that is younger than 12, is show quality, and will be with you for a long time, for that money. Good luck!
lovelife | Jan 29, 2010
I really like the second one but just like Katie P said you should buy a young horse so I would probably buy the third one.
<3YouNutawa | Jan 29, 2010
You want a good horse? If you like a gas pedal and no breaks, and a pony that can easily clear 4 foot fences without breaking a sweat, meet this girl.
http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/ho rse-ad-918038.html
It says sold but I know shes not because it didn’t work out with the lady. Anyway, I’m telling you this pony is ICREDIBLE! "Craze" as the call her, would hve made it to the top, but doesn’t have the right mind for too much dressage. This is the coolest pony ever. I rode her a few times and let me tell you, she is onl for the best rider. But if you get along with her, you will be UNBEATABLE. Just a thought.
As far as the horses you listed, I think you can get a lot moe or your money but if I HAD to chose then I’d go with the pony.
Skippin To Be Hot | Jan 29, 2010
You want a young horse if you are going to be jumping almost 4ft (so the back end wont break down) Connemara’s are amazing jumpers. But you said he has been for sale for quite some time, this could be due to a hidden injury, my advice is to get the horse vet checked by your trusted vet, high energy can be good, if you can channel it correctly. I would go to test the horses, see which one you bond with because if you get a horse that you don get along with it’s not going to make your show season or even lessons fun. Get your vet to check them, go test them, talk to your coach, and last but not least make sure you dont over ride them once you get them, make a training scudeual.
~Hope I helped
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millie | Jan 29, 2010
Out of those horses I think the connemara is the best. I least like the 1st one. Here are more, i saw they were in Alberta so:
http://www.horsetopia.com/for-sale/class ifieds/ad420478
http://www.horsetopia.com/for-sale/class ifieds/ad412530 -this horse looks energetic and looks like it can jump high. It is $10 000 but it says the price is negotiable. You should really look at this horse!!!
http://www.horsetopia.com/for-sale/class ifieds/ad409750 -here’s another one, really scopey and not as energetic (looks really good=have a look)
http://www.horsetopia.com/for-sale/class ifieds/ad405625 -this horse is green but could go a LONG way! He could really bring you to the top. He has already done courses and lead changes!
I know you didn’t ask to see more horses but I just wanted to show you a few good ones!
Horseluvergirl | Jan 29, 2010
Beautiful horses, but i wouldn’t buy a horse over 12 because when they reach 15 they are more prone to getting colic, i have had 3 horses die from colic now :’( an ideal age for a horse that u want to get quite a bit of work out of if around 6 to 9 years old
xx good luck with finding a horse. and if those 3 horses are your only choices i would have to go with the second one. because the first one is too old and the last one is too young. xx Hope i helped xx
XxBeaudynexX | Jan 30, 2010
1. I like this horse. I can’t say much for jumping though, since I’m a dressage rider…I think he’s worth looking at. People are probably going to tell you to stay away from him because of his age, but I say go for it! He sounds like he could be a great school master for you and teach you things that a younger horse couldn’t. Just make sure you vet him, because there could be a reason his price is so low…
2. I have to say the same thing for this horse. I’d look at her and see what you think. Don’t mind her age, because just like the first horse, she could be a good school master.
3. If this horse was older, I’d say go for it…but since he is only three, I’m saying to keep looking. If you want a horse to jump on, you don’t want him because he’s still a baby (not really a baby, but you know what I mean). Training a horse is very hard if you don’t know what you’re doing. However, I do LOVE the breed of Connemaras. I currently own two, and one of them used to do upper level eventing, and was an absolute blast to jump. She never refused or got nervous or scared. I recommend that you look at some more of this breed as well since they are know for their fantastic jumping ability.
Forward is Your Friend | Jan 30, 2010
They are all beautiful horses but do you really need a horse of that kind of training if you if you are an intermediate. rider?? you might not be good enough for the horse. It would be a shame pay those prices for any horse and then spoil him.
You could take a well broke horse that would cost much less and take the challenge of making it good all by yourself and have the satisfaction of knowing you have done it yourself and then sell it for a lot of money
Lilian | Jan 31, 2010