Thoughts on this mare by Lord Avie

[foothillsequine]

Shining Forever. She is by Lord Avie and out of A Shaky Queen. At 9 years old, and after 73 starts she retired from the track this year (bowed tendon I believe).

Any thoughts on her as a broodmare prospect?

[ginger1307]

I have looked at this mare f..She is from a decent family..Dam ran out over 230K..Family of Nishino Flower-->Big time runner in Japan....And Shining Forever's 4th dam was a full sister to Secretariat...thanks g

[BargainBlueblood]

I followed this mare's progress on the NYRA and Finger Lakes circuits for many years. She was a sound, hard-knocking type, and definitely had a little class. Broke her maiden in special weight company at Belmont, won her first level allowance (vs NY breds) at Aqueduct. Her dam, A Shaky Queen, was a heckuva nice runner on the NYRA circuit, too. Shining Forever is probably not the world's most commercial mare, but for a regional market or a breed-to-race operation, she's definitely worth a shot.

[foothillsequine]

Yes, I like her on paper as well. Have you seen her in person? If so, what did you think of her conformation?

[foothillsequine]

I would be using her for breeding to race. I think the Northwest can use some "new" blood

Thanks all for sharing your knowledge, I appreciate it.

[ginger1307]

Sorry I have not seen her in person....I have adopted from FLTAP before and am quite pleased with the 2 that I have gotten from them...Have been told that she is a big mare...And I dont think there is a question as to her soundness...She waited until she was 9 to develop that bow...Call and talk with Carly at FLTAP...she can answer any questions..If you do get her, I wish you the best of luck...... g

[foothillsequine]

Thanks g, I'll let you know.

[BargainBlueblood]

Good luck! Definitely keep us posted!

[foothillsequine]

Thanks again. I will let you know. Maybe she will be my new Christmas present!

[foothillsequine]

She's mine and will be shipping across the country on January 5th! I am currently researching stud prospects for her. Suggestions from all you experts out there will be appreciated!

[zinn21]

Sounds like you are looking for a west coast stud since you are shipping to Oregon-right?

I like Western Fame for this mare. He stands at Applebite Farms in Northern Ca. He's a sire who can get a high class fast horse and he will provide you with wonderful linebreeding to the great mare Somethingroyal, dam of Secretariat and Sir Gaylord..

[foothillsequine]

Thanks Zinn! Yes, she is coming to Oregon.

[BargainBlueblood]

Have you looked at Capsized in California? He was a nice, versatile runner, and durable, too. And he has Secretariat in his pedigree, which gives you some interesting inbreeding via your mare's female family.

[ginger1307]

Good for you. I am so glad that you are taking this mare...Good luck with her and raise some Oregon bred stakes horses...Let us know how much you like her when you get her home.... g

[foothillsequine]

I will, and thanks again g. BB, I have not looked at Capsized, but I will check him out as well. I do have some time to figure out who she should go to, apparently it takes a week to get here, and then I will have to put her under lights.