Hi from TX

mickeyblueeyes · 06-02-2008, 08:52 PM

Hey everyone. I am new to the board. I am 25 years old and live in central TX. I currently have 5 horses, but am seriously thinking about getting out of the horse business. The economy is just killing me. Anyway, wanted to say hi to everyone.

crittermom · 06-02-2008, 09:23 PM

Greetings from Virginia! The economy is doing a number on everybody! Sure hope we see an improvement soon---hang in there.

dreamer1 · 06-02-2008, 09:28 PM

Hi and welcome from west,TN

horselady · 06-02-2008, 09:32 PM

Hello and welcome to the HT message board.
Horse business not that great all over. Hang in there it is bound to break for the better soon I hope.

SACREDWINDWALKER · 06-02-2008, 09:35 PM

Hi, and welcome from KY...horse business isn't that grand here either....but I have been able to sell quite a few (not rideable) for $600 and up...(weanlings thru 2 yr olds). How is it on your end....??

Oh, and PICS Please.....of your herd....

kyspottedwalker · 06-02-2008, 09:38 PM

Hello from Ky
Welcome

**taelesean** · 06-02-2008, 09:38 PM

Greetings from Virginia!

Jade · 06-02-2008, 09:47 PM

Welcome from N. Central TX!

**seerfarm** · 06-02-2008, 09:54 PM

Hi and Welcome! From the Peach State...

mickeyblueeyes · 06-02-2008, 10:21 PM

Ok.. I am going to try to post pics of my pride and joy. Hope it works.

^ excuse his ribs, he is still rehabing.

So far, in an entire year, I have sold one 20 something welsh pony and one 7 year old green broke TB. That's it. I have an AQHA sorrel mare and a grade roan mare for sale (been for sale for over a year now) and I will put my cremello up after he gains all his weight back. NO bites... none. Horses are selling at the sale for $350 a pop- registered and well broke.

SACREDWINDWALKER · 06-02-2008, 10:43 PM

I think your gang looks darn good from where I'm sitting! Good luck with the selling part.....have you built a website or placed them on many sale sites?

Are you selling all of your horses?? Financially, we are selling several....we had 26 to feed last winter, thankfully, we are down to 20 now (not counting weanlings that are pending sale/weaning dates but counting 2 we brought in for riding purposes) and our goal is to get down to 14-15 before winter hits again......thousands of dollars was spent last year on grain, hay, ferrier, vet, etc.....time to reduce the load!

mickeyblueeyes · 06-02-2008, 10:53 PM

I want to sell all but momma and the baby. Then, if things look okay, we will buy ONE old trail mount. ONE, I swear!

I just want an old plug to trail ride and teach my daughter to ride on.

Wolfie · 06-03-2008, 12:05 AM

Oh, hang in there! Things will get better!

DustyTrailsHorseRescue · 06-03-2008, 12:15 AM

Welcome from Alabama

**gbarmranch** · 06-03-2008, 04:58 AM

Welcome from TN.. it will improve... just not sure when..

Nice herd..

ahlihaff · 06-03-2008, 06:01 AM

Very nice herd.

Welcome from western MA.

tuffsmom · 06-03-2008, 06:48 AM

Welcome from Nebraska!

**dandeeqh** · 06-03-2008, 08:58 AM

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DoBeSassy · 06-03-2008, 09:00 AM

Welcome from another central Texan. Where are you located?

cameo05 · 06-03-2008, 09:22 AM

Hello and welcome from Central Georgia... Beautiful horses.

06-02-2008, 08:52 PM
mickeyblueeyes Newborn Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 25	Hi from TX Hey everyone. I am new to the board. I am 25 years old and live in central TX. I currently have 5 horses, but am seriously thinking about getting out of the horse business. The economy is just killing me. Anyway, wanted to say hi to everyone.

06-02-2008, 09:23 PM
crittermom Started Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,473	Greetings from Virginia! The economy is doing a number on everybody! Sure hope we see an improvement soon---hang in there. __________________ Peace!! I wish the people of the world could get along as well as the animals in my backyard.

06-02-2008, 09:28 PM
dreamer1 Seasoned Join Date: May 2007 Location: with my horses Posts: 4,307	Hi and welcome from west,TN __________________ "A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked."

06-02-2008, 09:32 PM
horselady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 3,234	Hello and welcome to the HT message board. Horse business not that great all over. Hang in there it is bound to break for the better soon I hope. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

06-02-2008, 09:35 PM
SACREDWINDWALKER Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 2,067	Hi, and welcome from KY...horse business isn't that grand here either....but I have been able to sell quite a few (not rideable) for $600 and up...(weanlings thru 2 yr olds). How is it on your end....?? Oh, and PICS Please.....of your herd.... __________________ *"By living in Kentucky,* *I think it's time to migrate or hibernate!" CK* http://www.sacredwindwalker.com

06-02-2008, 09:38 PM
kyspottedwalker Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarkson, ky Posts: 147	Hello from Ky Welcome __________________ www.freewebs.com/blueclearsky/ Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful RIDE!

06-02-2008, 09:38 PM
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06-02-2008, 09:47 PM
Jade Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 690	Welcome from N. Central TX!

06-02-2008, 09:54 PM
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06-02-2008, 10:21 PM
mickeyblueeyes Newborn Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 25	Ok.. I am going to try to post pics of my pride and joy. Hope it works. ^ excuse his ribs, he is still rehabing. So far, in an entire year, I have sold one 20 something welsh pony and one 7 year old green broke TB. That's it. I have an AQHA sorrel mare and a grade roan mare for sale (been for sale for over a year now) and I will put my cremello up after he gains all his weight back. NO bites... none. Horses are selling at the sale for $350 a pop- registered and well broke.

06-03-2008, 12:15 AM
DustyTrailsHorseRescue Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 1,467	Welcome from Alabama __________________ www.dthr.org "All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke

06-02-2008, 10:43 PM
SACREDWINDWALKER Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 2,067	I think your gang looks darn good from where I'm sitting! Good luck with the selling part.....have you built a website or placed them on many sale sites? Are you selling all of your horses?? Financially, we are selling several....we had 26 to feed last winter, thankfully, we are down to 20 now (not counting weanlings that are pending sale/weaning dates but counting 2 we brought in for riding purposes) and our goal is to get down to 14-15 before winter hits again......thousands of dollars was spent last year on grain, hay, ferrier, vet, etc.....time to reduce the load! __________________ *"By living in Kentucky,* *I think it's time to migrate or hibernate!" CK* http://www.sacredwindwalker.com

06-02-2008, 10:53 PM
mickeyblueeyes Newborn Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 25	I want to sell all but momma and the baby. Then, if things look okay, we will buy ONE old trail mount. ONE, I swear! I just want an old plug to trail ride and teach my daughter to ride on.

06-03-2008, 12:05 AM
Wolfie Coming two Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,547	Oh, hang in there! Things will get better!

06-03-2008, 04:58 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,217	Welcome from TN.. it will improve... just not sure when.. Nice herd.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

06-03-2008, 06:01 AM
ahlihaff Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 3,578	Very nice herd. Welcome from western MA.

06-03-2008, 06:48 AM
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06-03-2008, 08:58 AM
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06-03-2008, 09:00 AM
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06-03-2008, 09:22 AM
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