I didn't realise thatthey were such chunky horses- lovely. I can see why you both are so proud of them if they are so chilled and responsive.

I agree Trio - by the way Archie really does not look like a cob!

I too was first attracted to Quarter Horses - but I found in this country many people are breeding them, but very few are training them as good Riding horses at an affordable price

And boy can the Argentines train their horses!!! Wow they are fantastic!!! Well done Gouchos!

Post edited by: K.T, at: 2008/04/15 16:46

Hi Zenithqhorses
Yep Buddy is quite chunky (and chilled and responsive) but as you can see Trios is no way chunky - but equally they ride the same!! isnt that just great!

I am late on joining the bandwagon - I know this discussion has been going on a while now, but thought I'd give an explanation on my situation, since my thread on importing (I think) was referred to.

I have owned Adah, my registered QH, since 2002 when I went out to a small ranch in Nevada for my gap year. I was halter training her (and 3 others) as a yearling to take to a horse sale in Salt Lake, and fell in love with her like none of the others. She was the only one that hadn't been named (although she had a registered name) and I thought Adah, meaning 'beautiful addition' was perfect. It came to horse sale time, and I led her round the ring...an ordeal for her and the others....but she was an angel in there. She sold for a whopping $275 (bad market for horses at that time, especially winter-coated chestnut ones), and as we left her in the box, waiting for her new owner to take her home while we headed back for Nevada, I decided I just couldn't do it. I went back (had only driven a few yards!) and found her new owner, a lovely old but expert-looking rancher, who agreed to sell her back to me (at this point I would have offered anything, but he asked only for what he paid). We took her back to Nevada and a year later, during my uni holidays, I went out and started her. Sitting on her for the first time was the most amazing experience, and I've never looked back - I've been out every year since to bring her on. And last May I got an e-mail from one of the kids at the ranch saying they'd found her with a colt (she's out on pasture when I'm not there, and they are only checked on every couple of weeks)! She or a stallion from a different pasture must have broken through (or jumped - that's a nicer image!) the fence. So horse number two was 'given' to my boyfriend and when we went out last year, I gave him the choice to sell him or keep him. He fell in love with him, and so we are bringing them both over. We paid pittance for them, but they mean everything to us and, therefore, couldn't be replaced by horses bought over here (or anywhere else for that matter!).

I'd say that's good enough reason to import, but I see your point. However at the end of the day, it's each to their own, and if someone finds their dream horse in another country, then you can't deny them that. If I ever buy another QH then I will look here first, without a doubt. Two's enough for now though.

Post edited by: katieadah, at: 2008/04/16 16:42

What a great story. Those of us who really love our horses would totally understand why you are bringing your horses home as they are yours regardless of where they are. Very best of luch with the journey and perhaps you could post some pics on here when you get them home.

Great story Kate,
But why do any of us need to justify how and where we decide to spend our hard earned money. I too am late in responding to the post that started all this but, to be honest, I didn't trust myself to do so without swearing! Still not sure I wont.

I take exception to almost everything that was in that post. Who the hell is anyone else to tell me what sort of horse I must buy, how to get it trained or where to buy it from? As for the breeders, if people dont want the product you are selling, sell something they do want? I do not doubt that many of those people are breeding the best stock that they can but not everyone has the time, ability or patience for a youngster? I know I dont, I only have time for one horse so she has to be the one I do everything on. I dont doubt this is also true for many of us?

As for the Criollo's, although they are not for me, so many people who post here have them and seem to be very happy with them so whats the problem?

Cowboy.