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I have pretty much given away commercial training from March, only cause between music, fishing and dogs something had to give... but I agree totally Mikee I often use the analogy of my wife and her horse.... she's a keen horse person, she can ride and take care of a horse no worries at all, but she doesn;t go out and buy a foal raise it and break it in, she has a professional do that, the job gets done properly and she has, as a result, a well behaved manageable animal she can use and take care of.

Most gundog owners should use a similar philosophy in my ever so humble opinion.

Originally Posted by Ruff

I have pretty much given away commercial training from March, only cause between music, fishing and dogs something had to give... but I agree totally Mikee I often use the analogy of my wife and her horse.... she's a keen horse person, she can ride and take care of a horse no worries at all, but she doesn;t go out and buy a foal raise it and break it in, she has a professional do that, the job gets done properly and she has, as a result, a well behaved manageable animal she can use and take care of.

Most gundog owners should use a similar philosophy in my ever so humble opinion.

Hey thanks for the reply
I know there is most likely no money in it but have never been able to work out why people wont/don't consider it. Or if they god forbid mention it to their mates usually get rasoundly slapped and told not to be so stupid, do it yourself

Originally Posted by Ruff

I agree totally Mikee I often use the analogy of my wife and her horse.... she's a keen horse person, she can ride and take care of a horse no worries at all, but she doesn;t go out and buy a foal raise it and break it in, she has a professional do that, the job gets done properly and she has, as a result, a well behaved manageable animal she can use and take care of.

Most gundog owners should use a similar philosophy in my ever so humble opinion.

What's that cost?

Originally Posted by RCGSP

What's that cost?

RCGSP, that would depend upon the breeding of the animal (much in a way similar to dogs I am sure). That said, in my experience of horses and regardless of what you might pay for the animal, that will be the cheapest end of the deal. It is the cost of feed, cost of shoeing, vet fees, replacement tack due to ever changing musculature conformation etc that really mounts up (forgive the pun) with horses.

Originally Posted by Rushy

RCGSP, that would depend upon the breeding of the animal (much in a way similar to dogs I am sure). That said, in my experience of horses and regardless of what you might pay for the animal, that will be the cheapest end of the deal. It is the cost of feed, cost of shoeing, vet fees, replacement tack due to ever changing musculature conformation etc that really mounts up (forgive the pun) with horses.

Agreed and will depend on the trainer no doubt... it is often also the difference between ending up with something useful or not useful. One might be cheaper, but is much poorer value for money for most.