Archive for December 17th, 2008

Hauling

Author: blondie

Dec 17

Looking to transport 1 horse from FL to OH  soon.  Does anyone know of any reputable haulers or know of any trips planned?

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    • Breeding an older maiden mare

    Author: rubygirl82

    Dec 17

    Hi everyone! I need some advice. I have been going back and forth on breeding my 19 year old maiden mare for a long time now. I’ve asked several people and it seems to be split down the middle whether it’s a safe/good idea or not. I keep hanging on to the thought of breeding her because she is line-bred Devan with excellent conformation and a great brain and I just love that line and I want another one. I do live in the heart of the bluegrass of KY where great vets are only a moment away–however I don’t want to risk my mare for such a selfish want. Have any of you had experience with breeding a maiden who is older? Or just plain old advice from people who have a little more sense in the breeding shed than I do. I like to think I’ve researched enough but it never hurts to keep asking. Thanks!

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    • Color comments in Michigan Club’s newsleter

    Author: nightmusicfarms

    Dec 17

    A number of us have now heard about the comments published in the recent issue of the Michigan Morgan Club’s newsletter or perhaps have had an opportunity to read the comments directly.   For those who have not, I will try to attach the page from the Club’s newsletter.
    The comments have to do with color in the Morgan breed and virtually all of the remarks are from people in opposition to colors other than bay, black, brown and chestnut.
    The comments made are pretty astonishing in the depth of misinformation regarding color genetics and breed ignorance on the part of the writers.  In fact, one author goes so far as to state that breeding for color is done by focusing on “mutant” or aberrant genes within our breed.   Another person states that the breed standard for decades has been “bay, black and chestnut” and that recent attempts to “add” color will take us further away from standard and in fact, believes that even palominos should not be granted registration.  A third writer states that breeders aiming for color are pursuing their own agenda and that only breeding for “traditional” Morgan colors should be taking place.

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