I've watched 3 times. I like the buckskin filly, the chestnut colt yearling and his brother. As colour is important, I think you will go for the buckskin filly and you wanted an Andalusian when you first started looking. Good luck Tara, hope you get what you want. He/she will have a wonderful home.
Andalusian all the way!! They are definitely my dream horse...along with a Friesian of course!! If you need inspiration watch the end of Ladyhawke. I die everytime from the sheer beauty of those two amazing horses. Plus temperament and intelligence I feel Anadulsian has a leg up so to speak. You are a lucky girl Tara!
I like the Chestnut colt and his older brother. Looks, spirit, movement and sociability. My knowledge is scant but I've been spoiled with several years of daily videos of Apollo and Farouk. A very high bar for a newcomer.
I liked the most expensive one, the dark one just after him and the chestnut with the palomino mum and his older brother. They look as if they have good confirmation and movement.
Hi Tara. Just on the basis of the videos, two that stand out for me are the buckskin filly - I like the way she holds her head - and the chestnut brother, partly because he’s a bit older. It would be nice to see the parents too. It’s that 60 landmark number for you - I would be thinking how long do i intend to wait before i can back him/her? For that reason I definitely wouldn’t get a foal. Another question is colt or filly?
Oh dear Apollo & Farouk will wonder what’s hit them a new addition to the family. It’s a year of changes.🤔☺️ The yearlings looks so beautiful, very hard to choose from.🧐 Really looking forward to the yearling you are going to choose Tara😊. How exciting 💕🐴🌈🌷 Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately I cannot make up my mind which I like the most of all the foals because I am worried about Farouk. I have grown very fond of him and I am sure he is happy and contented to be with you and Rens and if you were to sell him he may not find such a good home. Sentimental I know, but will say, choosing a new foal can be similar to buying a puppy, the one that you take home is the one that chooses you when you visit them in person. Best wishes to you all M
I really like the buckskin Andalusian filly. I think the Andalusian temperament would suit you and be more like Apollo. But, I think you might choose the older chestnut brother at the end.
So much choice... I must confess to to having a preference for the two chestnut colts, but do wonder what Apollo and Farouk would make of them, especially the 2 year old brother. I guess you already have your favourites and are now just waiting to for the ok to actually go and see them. Thankyou for sharing and already looking forward to seeing how and who you finally choose. Take care
Love the yearling chestnut colt, the buckskin filly, and the first yearling. It's like going to a wonderful buffet and you don't know where to start. Think you'll know right away when you get the chance to see them in person.
The best personality I saw was the dark bay warm blood filly with a star on her forehead. Love her way of going, and she seemed inquisitive and bold. The other one I like is the two year old chestnut with blaze rabbit chasing Andalusian, although I wonder if he is biddable. But I just love the way he moves, bold, decisive, and very agile. So my faves are the first (she's my #1) and the last. The missing piece of information is height. Do all of these fit into 15.3 to 16 hands framework that you need? For some reason I feel you may be drawn to the muddy buckskin, but not sure why. Xoxoxo
Hi Tara, I have three i like:- The first horse i liked was shown first which is the dark bay I think you said it was a filly. This seemed to have a good disposition and moved nicely. Not sure if my second one i liked was third or fourth horse but it was the black colt. Lovely mover and form. The next one i liked was the buckskin. Lovely face and seemed good tempered plus nice mover. I think its betwern the buckskin or the dark bay. I think you may choose the two yesr old or the buckskin. Happy hunting.🎈🎈
I can't say just by looking. I also am not sure if they meet your height criteria. The last chap was full of vim, an agile mover and a rabbit hunter. I liked him. I liked the first bay filly with the little white star on her forehead ... but the buckskin was also outgoing and confident. In the end, it has to include personality and chemistry. I look forward to finding out where your heart is. So exciting
You can never tell till you walk in the paddock. Like Harry Potter the horse chooses the owner! You step in the paddock and he/she won’t leave you. You will know
Definitely love the last chestnut brother. My favourite. Gorgeous animal. I also liked the colt that came after Mr. Expensive. I think you will chose the chestnut with no white. However the last foal was very pretty but hard to tell what her conformation might be like since she was lying down. So exciting! Can’t wait for more! 😃
Wow, Tara, you have a tough decision to make. Absolutely love the head on the chestnut filly. Too bad she suck wind... Love the movements on the two brothers. Good luck on your new adventure! I'm sure any horse you chose will do well❤️
It's like being asked to choose your favourite smartie!!!! For me, hang the expense, it would be the Neggro (?spelling) colt. Woodlander - ?? very showy but would need to be convinced on temperament from them for general riding.
Oh the first Fox colored filly is stunning! The Andalusian stud is something special for sure. Will be quite the looker as a fully grown horse. To choose a horse - especially a young one - is so very exciting!
I'm overdoing the comments today I know ! But watching again O really like that buckskin, my 25 year old son was stood behind me and he says it sounded like a Velociraptor from Jurassic Park making those noises, it does actually ! xx
I am not a horse expert, but they are all stunning, all have intelligent looking heads. Love the buckskin, both chestnuts. Heck,like them all. Thank you for sharing.
I like the Scottish warm blood filly . She seems to have everything you’re looking for and is quite calm. But I think you might go for the buckskin Andalusian filly because you’re interested in the unique characteristics of different breeds.
Some beautiful horse flesh there!! The chestnut filly and the chestnut colt (with full brother) stood out to me. The filly is certainly a looker and with the colt you can see what to expect in the near future. So hard to decide as thy change so quickly but you are obviously looking at the genetics etc to get what you want. What ever you choose will be lovely.
What a hard decision! The chestnut filly is beautiful😍 but there's just something about the chestnut brothers that I really like🤔I can't wait to see which one you choose! 🖤💜🧡
Love the look of the first chestnut mainly due to spirit , i was drawn to each chestnut though . I think the eldest chestnut may cause havoc with Apollo and Farouk looks very feisty lol how exciting is this . I bet your minds already picked one . Exciting times ahead 💕
Still love the first dark bay filly, lovely mover. The first Chestnut with white back legs & l have a soft spot for the beautiful Dun ( buckskin) after falling in love with one many years ago, sadly no money to buy him being still at school. Don't envy you having to choose one, good luck ! Exciting times ahead.
I like the chestnut colt with the one white sock! Reminds me of Secretariat! 🏇 I know that’s not your priority: but, if he’s people friendly, brave, and good form, then I vote for him! Hope you do too!
Tara, the conformation of the two Black Colts was very good. The first (Mr. expensive) moves well, as did the second (same sire as Mr. Expensive) but had beautiful coloring. The first little Bay Filly was just not your horse. The last Sorrel (Chestnut in England) was all around good ... but will be very much like Farouk in personality and temperament, I think. You have mentioned the B day, a few times, so I am inclined to think something in between Apollo and Farouk is what you want. If you don't take one of the Black Colts, perhaps waiting for the new foals to grow a bit is the answer. The new one, in the photo, if the proper personality, is quite beautiful .... and is Andalusian ...... a most likely good choice. Teach him to kneel for easier mounting. I am partial to well mannered, dependable geldings, so the Fillies, although pretty and well together, just don't win with me in the end. I am a bit biased so I may not be a good one to suggest any choice (unless you want to raise foals.)
I think having a filly might disrupt the boys when she comes in heat..but if u do go for a filly the buck skin filly has a great looking face ..and a lovely colour and look to have a calm temperament...plus it’s a different colour from farouk n apollo ,you’ll have one of each then lol. .
Long being savagely debollocksed by Tara, I doubt the two mighty eunuchs will take notice. Wondering if Tara might also neuter a female, I looked up the term for a fixed mare, but apparently it's so rare and dangerous that there's no term for it besides "fixed mare." And thus it is now it's obvious to me that Tara would never risk it. So I learned something while haranguing you. Thanks for that. And maybe it's possible gelded males might still have some reaction to a female in heat. It's eminently likely you know better than I. I'm not as interested in horses as I am in the synergy between Tara and these two mighty warbeasts.
Texas Jack Yes..I own horses:I have two geldings and a mare who does spray in the boys faces and yes they still get urges tbh. Which isn’t too much of a bother perhaps if your not riding or hacking your horses...it could still make the boys a bit excitable around her when In season and not quite so passive . Mine are field ornaments ..but I prefer the geldings over mares tbh.
I like the first dark bay with the star. As you were talking about what you are looking for I felt this youngster ticked off each requirement. Love the movement, drive from the rear, lightness on the front end, fluid changes from one gait to another whether speeding up or slowing down, and the response and quietness with the handler at the beginning was awesome.
Not that I presume to know anything about horses but I liked the second colt and the light brown filly and the younger brother of the last chestnut in the field. Least favorite color is the buckskin. I love the white blaze (if that’s what u call them) on their noses. No idea what you’re leaning toward. Fun to look at them. Think I’ll watch it again! As I watched again, I’m thinking I like the chestnut yearling best that we saw as the young foal.
Hi Tara, thanks for showing us. I love the woodlander filly she is my favourite and then the buckskin filly. I think you'll chose the buckskin filly. They're all beautiful. Good luck and have fun choosing. Exciting time :)
Have you had dealings with a fully/mare? Kind of hard to judge confirmation at a young age. Have to look at dam and stud. Babies parts grown at different speeds. The spotted guy gets my vote. Good luck (they are all lovely).
I watched the video twice, and the first thing I noticed with the warmbloods are, the extended gait, which looked really pretty, but the down side for me was the tripping and stumbling, so they’re out. Now, what impressed me the most were the last two, they had a beautiful coat and they could turn on a dime without fault, the gait was within reason, not extended, so that’s what I would choose. I can’t wait to see what your pick was!
I subscribe to a channel by Joseph Newcomb from EDI, he has a few Furstenball off spring as well as others, some are absolute stunners. I loved the last chestnut myself. :)
Tara, I think you still want to find an Andalusian. I know you want a filly, but you could be drawn to a colt. These are great video clips. The buckskin filly and the Chestnut brothers are worth seeing in person. You have a good eye for horses and lots of experience to support your choice. Thank you for sharing your journey! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hi, Tara. I'm not sure how you can make an easy choice among all of those beautiful youngbloods. Personally - once Friesians are sidelined - I've always been attracted to horses with dark manes, tails, and stockings with contracting bodies, just because of the artistic beauty. Whether they are light buckskins or dark chestnut, the contrasts have always been very appealing. Perhaps it's because I am a quarter Native American (though I look 100% Scots love both of my very fair-skinned Scots grandfathers with their red hair) and was always fascinated with Indian ponies and horses. We lived in western states near the ocean a few times and saw so many of those hardy horses with the varied skins. They were so admirable in the tolerance to harsh nature and hard work. Whatever you select, I am wondering if the small Chief Inspector and Property Manager with have First Right of Refusal on any newcomer. Also, while we can expect Apollo to be kind and nurturing, what provisions are you making for extra tantrums when Farouk realizes that he's no longer the Baby of the Family. : )
Oh Tara, this is so exciting! I think my fave is the chestnut colt (the one that went after the rabbit). He’s a lovely mover and seems pretty brave. I think you’ll choose him. 🙋♀️❤️🇨🇦
Have you looked into horses from Exclusive (or Executive) Dressage yet? They are based in California but have quite a few horses homed in Europe. They have horses sired from Furstinball. (Sp). The white speckled one is beautiful!
Have you considered an Irish Sport Horse? The ones I have known have had fantastic temperaments, were easy to train, people friendly, and importantly really comfortable rides. What are you going to do with Farouk and Apollo? The trouble with a foal is you can never be sure how tall they will grow and with a warmblood you will be going on 64 before backing it!
I do love the last one!! But I do think your new family member must be a colt and not a mare! It would mess up the equilibrium and I also believe that they have a better temperament than mares... Apart from loving all of them 🐎💖💖
The chestnut brother. The color, no white feet and he seems confident. Plus another gelding added a mare to the mix I think would make the boys a bit nutty.
I'm thinking the year-ling filly that you slowed down footage( or. Did seller) gorgeous gate ! I would have to keep watching to choose cause they are all lovely so would take me a while 😁 .💖💖
Lotzie Sand: I think I would choose a Norwegian fjord! I'm short, they are multitalented, sturdy, have a lot of common sense... match made in heaven :)
I was drawn to the yearling chestnut colt for you (or possibly his brother) -both are stunners but think you’d be happier choosing the younger and starting that much more work with him. I also like the look of the buckskin filly. Wow, Tara, some exciting decisions ahead!!! 👍🏻😀Thank you for sharing your choices!! Such fun!!!💕
I like the older of the two chestnuts colts ,plenty of spirit nice mover too . your choice at the end of the day but which ever one you choose will be well and truly loved like Farouk and Apollo,
I really like the buckskin Andalusian filly and the chestnut colt that was in with the Appy. They're all gorgeous horses. You've got your work cut out for you. How exciting! ❤❤❤🐎🐎🐎
Hi Tara it's hard to choose. With so many beautiful yearlings. I liked the chestnut, colt I think it was and his brother who was a little older. Whichever one you pick will be very lucky and will have an amazing life with you and the boys. Good luck xxx
I saw the rabbit ...... as I’m not a horsey person , they all look just beautiful , have long legs , fine heads, manes and tails .....kick one end and bite the other .... I’m sure whichever you choose Tara , it will be well loved and looked after ...and a very lucky horse indeed .....good luck 👍
hi from oz tara . i owned a gorgeous warmblood stallion . i did high level dressage with him . his retired now living a good life . his temperament was wonderful , and he is a stallion .
I really like the older brother at the end. An advantage of choosing an older colt is you can have a better idea of his height and he will be ready to ride sooner. If you think your age is a factor you might want a horse that can be saddle ready quicker than a yearling or a newborn filly or colt. Can’t wait to see who you lean towards.
Hi tara I would go for tge Terling chestnut colt why. He has buetiful confirmation for his age he moves buetifully too he looks like he has a personality which is important and would be a real people person. Overhaul stunning - In addition I also like his full brother but I think as you wanted a youngster I'd go with the initial chestnut colt. I'll be interested which is your favorite in all qualitys xx Tracy
For me it’s the buckskin filly 100%.... I’m only used to mares, I’m guessing there’s the potential for fun and games with your boys, however lots of people have both and it works. A lady I follow on Instagram has just received her 4 year old PREstallion after a 5 day journey from Spain... this is her 3rd ... all geldings. Good Luck Tara, whichever you chose will have the best life and want for nothing that’s for sure. Love to you, Rens, Steve, Ikey Apollo and Farouk, Stay safe😘
