How do you identify a good horse for sale?

[Aquila]

I'm concerned that my first three horses aren't much good, as I'm struggling to get them properly fit; in fact, they're barely fit enough for Level 1 competition. I've got three Arabians (a mare, a stallion, and a filly bred from my mare and stallion) The mare and stallion are from the Adoption centre, and I've read that the Adoption centre Arabians aren't much good, so I'm wondering if I should buy an Arabian for sale (I'd like to focus on Arabians).

How does one identify a good horse for sale, or should I persevere with my current horses (my mare and stallion are both 8 years old, the filly is 3 years old, and I've barely done any competing with them, other than local competitions, in which they're pretty much still at Level 1).

[Sea Fire]

I'm concerned that my first three horses aren't much good, as I'm struggling to get them properly fit; in fact, they're barely fit enough for Level 1 competition. I've got three Arabians (a mare, a stallion, and a filly bred from my mare and stallion) The mare and stallion are from the Adoption centre, and I've read that the Adoption centre Arabians aren't much good, so I'm wondering if I should buy an Arabian for sale (I'd like to focus on Arabians).

How does one identify a good horse for sale, or should I persevere with my current horses (my mare and stallion are both 8 years old, the filly is 3 years old, and I've barely done any competing with them, other than local competitions, in which they're pretty much still at Level 1).

I do TB or thoroughbreds so as for arab stats its not my specialty. However, you can look at a horses HGP, and the Breeders notes. Do they have gold or green? If they are red you definitely don't want them. When I look at TBs I'm checking build Size and body type. The Higher the HGP the better, usually. Also it depends on what your competing in. So for me I do racing TB's so I'm looking for a light build. a 25 body size, and a 83 body type. Then I'm looking at the confirmation . SO speed 60+ stamina 40+ strength 30+ and so on. However, if you are competing your horses you also won't be able to really rise past level one if they are not trained. If you look at any horse that is usually winning its because they've been trained and bred to do so. Its hard at first but once you know what to look for it gets easier.

Link of my horse so you can kinda see what I'm talking about
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/4513292

if you have any questions feel free to ask. Hopefully I broke this down enough to make sense and not confuse you more.


Edit to add. i have some frozen grinders that I could give you as well for a start up if you want? I'm not using them at the moment. You'd have to train them if you wanted to compete them or just breed them till your sure of which direction you'd like to go discipline wise.

https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2599593
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2573408
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2583340
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2575675

[BlackOak2]

A select few guides from my quicklinks (all of these should be found in our help, guides section of the forum).
All About The Grinder Horse
Evaluating Stud Quality - A Guide to Picking the Right Stallion
Breed Development - Essentials For Success
Community Reminder - Holiday 2021
Understanding the Breeders Report and Conformation Evaluation
Discipline Potential Evaluation

[Aquila]

A select few guides from my quicklinks (all of these should be found in our help, guides section of the forum).
All About The Grinder Horse
Evaluating Stud Quality - A Guide to Picking the Right Stallion
Breed Development - Essentials For Success
Community Reminder - Holiday 2021
Understanding the Breeders Report and Conformation Evaluation
Discipline Potential Evaluation

Thanks!

[Aquila]

I'm concerned that my first three horses aren't much good, as I'm struggling to get them properly fit; in fact, they're barely fit enough for Level 1 competition. I've got three Arabians (a mare, a stallion, and a filly bred from my mare and stallion) The mare and stallion are from the Adoption centre, and I've read that the Adoption centre Arabians aren't much good, so I'm wondering if I should buy an Arabian for sale (I'd like to focus on Arabians).

How does one identify a good horse for sale, or should I persevere with my current horses (my mare and stallion are both 8 years old, the filly is 3 years old, and I've barely done any competing with them, other than local competitions, in which they're pretty much still at Level 1).

I do TB or thoroughbreds so as for arab stats its not my specialty. However, you can look at a horses HGP, and the Breeders notes. Do they have gold or green? If they are red you definitely don't want them. When I look at TBs I'm checking build Size and body type. The Higher the HGP the better, usually. Also it depends on what your competing in. So for me I do racing TB's so I'm looking for a light build. a 25 body size, and a 83 body type. Then I'm looking at the confirmation . SO speed 60+ stamina 40+ strength 30+ and so on. However, if you are competing your horses you also won't be able to really rise past level one if they are not trained. If you look at any horse that is usually winning its because they've been trained and bred to do so. Its hard at first but once you know what to look for it gets easier.

Link of my horse so you can kinda see what I'm talking about
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/4513292

if you have any questions feel free to ask. Hopefully I broke this down enough to make sense and not confuse you more.


Edit to add. i have some frozen grinders that I could give you as well for a start up if you want? I'm not using them at the moment. You'd have to train them if you wanted to compete them or just breed them till your sure of which direction you'd like to go discipline wise.

https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2599593
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2573408
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2583340
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2575675

Here are the Breeders notes for my horses:

Mare:
“Who sold you this beast? She's got no natural strength whatsoever! With a little training, this mare could become renowned for her speed. Your mare seems to have a good amount of stamina. At first glance, I'd say this mare can't move for grapes. At second glance, I'd second my first glance. Cripes, this mare keeps tempo like a 3rd grade band! I've seen elephants dancing on their tippy toes in tutus with better balance than this horse! This mare doesn't possess much agility... This mare seems to understand what I'm asking fairly well.”

Strength Tempo Genetic Potential: 30,104

Stallion:
“This stallion cannot even pull an empty cart! Your stallion is about as fast as average. Your stallion seems to have a good amount of stamina. Your stallion isn't a very pretty mover. This stallion's pace corresponds with that of a high school drummer; too fast and too frequent! Doesn't seem to be very balanced, trips and stumbles a bit. Your stallion's agility isn't anything to write home about. I'd say this stallion is somewhat intelligent, ranging right between genius and fool.”

Genetic Potential: 37,067

Filly:
“Who sold you this beast? She's got no natural strength whatsoever! This filly isn't too fast or too slow. Your filly seems to have a good amount of stamina. I've seen more graceful pigs. Cripes, this filly keeps tempo like a 3rd grade band! I've seen elephants dancing on their tippy toes in tutus with better balance than this horse! Your filly's agility isn't anything to write home about. If you could measure this filly's intelligence on a scale of 1 to 10, it would rate a good 5.”

Strength Tempo Genetic Potential: 32,566

Where I coloured the mare's and filly's notes red is where they're coloured red on the horses' pages; the stallion hasn't any coloured items in his Breeders notes, but there isn't much positive about him either.

I'm probably going to sell the mare and the filly; should I keep the stallion, or I sell him too! I would definitely be interested in at least one, and probably two, (possibly three) of your grinders; they're MUCH better than the horses I've currently got! I'm wondering, can one change a horse's after one's brought it?

[Sea Fire]

I do TB or thoroughbreds so as for arab stats its not my specialty. However, you can look at a horses HGP, and the Breeders notes. Do they have gold or green? If they are red you definitely don't want them. When I look at TBs I'm checking build Size and body type. The Higher the HGP the better, usually. Also it depends on what your competing in. So for me I do racing TB's so I'm looking for a light build. a 25 body size, and a 83 body type. Then I'm looking at the confirmation . SO speed 60+ stamina 40+ strength 30+ and so on. However, if you are competing your horses you also won't be able to really rise past level one if they are not trained. If you look at any horse that is usually winning its because they've been trained and bred to do so. Its hard at first but once you know what to look for it gets easier.

Link of my horse so you can kinda see what I'm talking about
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/4513292

if you have any questions feel free to ask. Hopefully I broke this down enough to make sense and not confuse you more.


Edit to add. i have some frozen grinders that I could give you as well for a start up if you want? I'm not using them at the moment. You'd have to train them if you wanted to compete them or just breed them till your sure of which direction you'd like to go discipline wise.

https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2599593
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2573408
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2583340
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2575675

Here are the Breeders notes for my horses:

Mare:
“Who sold you this beast? She's got no natural strength whatsoever! With a little training, this mare could become renowned for her speed. Your mare seems to have a good amount of stamina. At first glance, I'd say this mare can't move for grapes. At second glance, I'd second my first glance. Cripes, this mare keeps tempo like a 3rd grade band! I've seen elephants dancing on their tippy toes in tutus with better balance than this horse! This mare doesn't possess much agility... This mare seems to understand what I'm asking fairly well.”

Strength Tempo Genetic Potential: 30,104

Stallion:
“This stallion cannot even pull an empty cart! Your stallion is about as fast as average. Your stallion seems to have a good amount of stamina. Your stallion isn't a very pretty mover. This stallion's pace corresponds with that of a high school drummer; too fast and too frequent! Doesn't seem to be very balanced, trips and stumbles a bit. Your stallion's agility isn't anything to write home about. I'd say this stallion is somewhat intelligent, ranging right between genius and fool.”

Genetic Potential: 37,067

Filly:
“Who sold you this beast? She's got no natural strength whatsoever! This filly isn't too fast or too slow. Your filly seems to have a good amount of stamina. I've seen more graceful pigs. Cripes, this filly keeps tempo like a 3rd grade band! I've seen elephants dancing on their tippy toes in tutus with better balance than this horse! Your filly's agility isn't anything to write home about. If you could measure this filly's intelligence on a scale of 1 to 10, it would rate a good 5.”

Strength Tempo Genetic Potential: 32,566

Where I coloured the mare's and filly's notes red is where they're coloured red on the horses' pages; the stallion hasn't any coloured items in his Breeders notes, but there isn't much positive about him either.

I'm probably going to sell the mare and the filly; should I keep the stallion, or I sell him too! I would definitely be interested in at least one, and probably two, (possibly three) of your grinders; they're MUCH better than the horses I've currently got! I'm wondering, can one change a horse's after one's brought it?

I would recommend checking out the market and putting your highest price range down when looking for horses. then go through and see what you can find. just link the grinders you'd like I'll throw them u for offers and just throw $1 at them and we can get them transferred. I also when snooping through the market yesterday and found another arab foal but its only 32 inches hh. I'll link it let me know if you'd like that one too. If you wish to keep the stud your choice but it takes a long time to breed something nice out of something like him because your taking he bottom of the barrel and trying to make it reach the top

as for your question " I'm wondering, can one change a horse's after one's brought it?" can you further explain what your asking

foal I found on the market -
https://www.horseworldonline.net/farm/barn/147644

[Aquila]

Here are the Breeders notes for my horses:

Mare:
“Who sold you this beast? She's got no natural strength whatsoever! With a little training, this mare could become renowned for her speed. Your mare seems to have a good amount of stamina. At first glance, I'd say this mare can't move for grapes. At second glance, I'd second my first glance. Cripes, this mare keeps tempo like a 3rd grade band! I've seen elephants dancing on their tippy toes in tutus with better balance than this horse! This mare doesn't possess much agility... This mare seems to understand what I'm asking fairly well.”

Strength Tempo Genetic Potential: 30,104

Stallion:
“This stallion cannot even pull an empty cart! Your stallion is about as fast as average. Your stallion seems to have a good amount of stamina. Your stallion isn't a very pretty mover. This stallion's pace corresponds with that of a high school drummer; too fast and too frequent! Doesn't seem to be very balanced, trips and stumbles a bit. Your stallion's agility isn't anything to write home about. I'd say this stallion is somewhat intelligent, ranging right between genius and fool.”

Genetic Potential: 37,067

Filly:
“Who sold you this beast? She's got no natural strength whatsoever! This filly isn't too fast or too slow. Your filly seems to have a good amount of stamina. I've seen more graceful pigs. Cripes, this filly keeps tempo like a 3rd grade band! I've seen elephants dancing on their tippy toes in tutus with better balance than this horse! Your filly's agility isn't anything to write home about. If you could measure this filly's intelligence on a scale of 1 to 10, it would rate a good 5.”

Strength Tempo Genetic Potential: 32,566

Where I coloured the mare's and filly's notes red is where they're coloured red on the horses' pages; the stallion hasn't any coloured items in his Breeders notes, but there isn't much positive about him either.

I'm probably going to sell the mare and the filly; should I keep the stallion, or I sell him too! I would definitely be interested in at least one, and probably two, (possibly three) of your grinders; they're MUCH better than the horses I've currently got! I'm wondering, can one change a horse's after one's brought it?

I would recommend checking out the market and putting your highest price range down when looking for horses. then go through and see what you can find. just link the grinders you'd like I'll throw them u for offers and just throw $1 at them and we can get them transferred. I also when snooping through the market yesterday and found another arab foal but its only 32 inches hh. I'll link it let me know if you'd like that one too. If you wish to keep the stud your choice but it takes a long time to breed something nice out of something like him because your taking he bottom of the barrel and trying to make it reach the top

as for your question " I'm wondering, can one change a horse's after one's brought it?" can you further explain what your asking

foal I found on the market -
https://www.horseworldonline.net/farm/barn/147644

I was asking, "can you change a horse's name after you've bought it"; I forgot the word "name", oops!

I would like the colt you found yesterday, and two of the fillies; these two:

https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2573408
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2575675

I'll keep the stud because I can enter him in local competitions and earn money, even at Level 1; I've already been doing that.

[Sea Fire]

I was asking, "can you change a horse's name after you've bought it"; I forgot the word "name", oops!

I would like the colt you found yesterday, and two of the fillies; these two:

https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2573408
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2575675

I'll keep the stud because I can enter him in local competitions and earn money, even at Level 1; I've already been doing that.
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Yes you can change names! I don't mind usually I ask if you keep the brand however these aren't bred by me so I'm not sure why my brands in their name ... obviously newb me was confused. lol

anyway I'll transfer them over and get them up for offers.

edit they're up, once you transfer the first one I'll throw the last filly up.

[Aquila]

I was asking, "can you change a horse's name after you've bought it"; I forgot the word "name", oops!

I would like the colt you found yesterday, and two of the fillies; these two:

https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2573408
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2575675

I'll keep the stud because I can enter him in local competitions and earn money, even at Level 1; I've already been doing that.

Yes you can change names! I don't mind usually I ask if you keep the brand however these aren't bred by me so I'm not sure why my brands in their name ... obviously newb me was confused. lol

anyway I'll transfer them over and get them up for offers.

edit they're up, once you transfer the first one I'll throw the last filly up.
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Thanks! I've made offers for the colt and one of the fillies; the second filly, Rose Flame, isn't up for sale yet, but I'll make an offer once she's up.

[Sea Fire]

I was asking, "can you change a horse's name after you've bought it"; I forgot the word "name", oops!

I would like the colt you found yesterday, and two of the fillies; these two:

https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2573408
https://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/2575675

I'll keep the stud because I can enter him in local competitions and earn money, even at Level 1; I've already been doing that.

Yes you can change names! I don't mind usually I ask if you keep the brand however these aren't bred by me so I'm not sure why my brands in their name ... obviously newb me was confused. lol

anyway I'll transfer them over and get them up for offers.

edit they're up, once you transfer the first one I'll throw the last filly up.

Thanks! I've made offers for the colt and one of the fillies; the second filly, Rose Flame, isn't up for sale yet, but I'll make an offer once she's up.
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She’s up