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BlueBoy · Jun 12, 2019 4:45 PM

I just recently bought probably one of the most gorgeous stallions I’ve ever seen,

$8385719

unfortunately he’s a bit uneven bred and as much as it hurts, I’m debating snipping him and keeping him as a gorgeous show pony. Is there any advantage to snipping him this early, or should I keep him in tact for now? debating pulling a few straws once he turns 3

bravo25 · Jun 12, 2019 5:50 PM

Hmmm...
Id first test him against his sire. Worse than, snip.
If hes AGA, I could see using him for bootstrapping. Maybe use a few even bred, 2g Red papered mares over 10PT on him see if he produces. If he doesn't produce then yes snip and show. Thats what I would do!

And then keep an eye out for other studs like him, im sure theres plenty of well bred 2g studs just like him :)

BlueBoy · Jun 12, 2019 7:06 PM

Thank you! I’m sorry this is such a beginner question, but what exactly is bootstrapping? He did test As Good As his sire :)

Forestshadow · Jun 12, 2019 9:45 PM

Since he is "mostly" 3rd gen, I would have gelded him since I only keep A papered stallions for 3rd gen. That being said, he's your horse, not mine, so do what you want with him.

bravo25 · Jun 13, 2019 4:05 AM

@Blueboy
Booystrapping is essentially uneven breeding like this boy. Most people use ex perf mares with high PT studs, keep and breed the untested offspring so they get a jump on high PT breeding and showing stock.
With him, based on his PT and papers, thats why Id try him with Blue and Red 2g mares, with at least a 10PT. Should get you a few intact babies. If it doesnt, snip and keep looking! :)

BlueBoy · Jun 13, 2019 1:39 PM

thats extremely useful, thank you for explaining!

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