[RC] Papers and horses - ranch"...always belong to the HORSE..." It is very common for responsible breeders of dogs to not supply the papers for PET quality dogs until they have proof that the animal has been spayed or castrated. It is their way to prevent irresponsible breeding. Since, for a number of reasons mares are only rarely spayed, I can see good reason to not sell a mare with papers if you feel she should not be bred on. Not every registered mare of any breed should be bred on. Retaining papers on a gelding makes almost no sense, unless you are very embarrassed with his conformation and don't want people to think he is representative of your breeding program. Selling colt before gelding him, (if you don't think he should be used for breeding) should not be done, unless there is a medical reason for delay. Ed Ed and Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx (406) 642-9640 Cell: (406) 544-2926 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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