he did look like he was limping only after he was done and you could see it as he was walking out of the arena.. on his right front.. maybe he pulled something?
Gunner is Deaf and some of his Gets and Grandgets are deaf...but thay are very smart horses..but gunner and his foals have small ears...and it most likely the deaf ones have small ears
The first horse I learned how to stop on was a Gunner horse and he was super fun. Even though he was deaf I rode almost the same way. Even when he was spooky, since he was deaf too, he was very willing to trust it was okay if his rider was okay with it. Gunner is one of the best things to happen to the paint reining gene pool
What the hell are you people talking about? Deaf? God help the novice who thinks he is an expert. Is there documented proof the horse produces deaf foals? Where, so I can read it.
Unless you have documented proof don't start a smear campaign. My old trainer, may he rest in peace, told me that most people know just enough to get them in trouble. This is surely one of those cases.
Gunner IS deaf, it's pretty common knowledge if you just do a bit of research. I can't post any links here because Youtube won't let me.
The bald faced horses do have a much higher risk of being deaf. I'm not sure the details of that, but it's true. Again, you can look that up. Since he passes his bald face onto many of his offspring, then logic follows that they, too, will have higher risk of being deaf.
@painteddakotastorm I'm not for certain, but I would guess that the small ears is just a coincidence, or if anything caused *by* the deafness somehow and not the other way around. There's been too much research about lack of pigment in the ear as a cause of deafness. Just because the blaze isn't huge like Gunner's (bald face) doesn't mean that the pigment can't be affected inside the ear.
There are similar circumstances with other animals, like dogs, where they are deaf because of no pigment
Really? So if the mare is AQHA but the foal is born overo (APHA) it can't be deaf? Not all Gunners with bald faces are deaf either, I know a gunner son out of a like a diamond mare thats an overo with bald face and he's not deaf.
Yeah, I agree with you there. Gunner is incredible. All I meant was that some people would be swayed away from breeding to him if they didn't want to risk getting a deaf horse. It has to be a little more difficult to train and deal with a deaf animal for the average person. I'm sure its not that big of a deal for big time trainers as long as they perform.
Gunner has loads of talent. I didn't know before that he and most of his offspring are deaf. Guess its pretty hushed up since they ask so much to bred to him eh? He's one of my favs tho!
I don't think it's hushed at all.Some things are just worth giving up. When a horse passes on this much talent to his offspring and when he is so potent that each one carries his inate ability to work, then being deaf simply isnt worth giving this guy the pass by. I guess the point is that, in this case, it's worth the chance...especially since being deaf isnt a career inhibiting factor.
Great ride! I love the way this little horse sets up so quick and evenly between the pattern transitions. His flying lead changes were damn fast and faultless. I didn't see any faults in the pattern other than maybe a counter canter on the straight away, but I don't know if that was part of the pattern or just a boo-boo. Gunner is a confident and non-fussy little champ!
are you f n kidding me 233. that was not even that great a run. no offense to gunner, he was better with clint, but no way in hell was that a 233. i scored it 219 at best. just shows how much politics still plays unless you leave no room for discussion like s.flarida, t. sommers etc.
chances are, Horserider, he isn't related to Gunner. They don't really seem to share any similar traits and even if they did. there are a lot of hroses that look like that and share similar traits that are not related.
I don't know whether its because the first time I ever watched reining I was watching Shawn Flarida ride or if this guy just doesn't do Gunner any justice. I know I can't do it yet but he wasn't quiet in his lead changes. Maybe I don't know what I am talking about but it looked too forced. Still an awesome ride non the less and Gunner is definitly amazing to watch.
not really forced, you didnt see an arm movement, or a leg movement its all on the slightest touch, and if you look at how massively hes built and how thick that sand could be, it may make it look harder on him
Do u mean the black and white tobiano (or whatever you horse is) in the background of your page? I'm sure you would know if your horse was related to Gunner. His papers would have some sort of recollection. If not go to the APHA site and search on Online Studbook. Considering you are jumping your horse is the pic, I don't think they're related -reiners don't jump very well.
he did look like he was limping only after he was done and you could see it as he was walking out of the arena.. on his right front.. maybe he pulled something?
nice horse though..
solticeart 6 months ago
OH MY GOD!!!! Way it should be.
missingryan1 8 months ago
This horse looks lame :S
DVH7062001 9 months ago
thats the sire of a lesson horse that i ride!! he is just as amazing as his father, even though he is ridden by little girls : )
FlyingChanges00 1 year ago
is he limpig ?
ratina007 1 year ago
His ears don't look that small to me..they just kinda seem to rest there like a donkeys. but he sure is awesome!!!
MangoRoX87 1 year ago
Gunner is Deaf and some of his Gets and Grandgets are deaf...but thay are very smart horses..but gunner and his foals have small ears...and it most likely the deaf ones have small ears
painteddakotastorm 1 year ago
Gunner is so beautyful! ♥ And a big reiner!!!
MsReiningqueen 1 year ago
The first horse I learned how to stop on was a Gunner horse and he was super fun. Even though he was deaf I rode almost the same way. Even when he was spooky, since he was deaf too, he was very willing to trust it was okay if his rider was okay with it. Gunner is one of the best things to happen to the paint reining gene pool
Dunmare 1 year ago
GUNNER
barrellover4life 1 year ago
What the hell are you people talking about? Deaf? God help the novice who thinks he is an expert. Is there documented proof the horse produces deaf foals? Where, so I can read it.
Unless you have documented proof don't start a smear campaign. My old trainer, may he rest in peace, told me that most people know just enough to get them in trouble. This is surely one of those cases.
lindalentz54 2 years ago
@lindalentz54
Gunner IS deaf, it's pretty common knowledge if you just do a bit of research. I can't post any links here because Youtube won't let me.
The bald faced horses do have a much higher risk of being deaf. I'm not sure the details of that, but it's true. Again, you can look that up. Since he passes his bald face onto many of his offspring, then logic follows that they, too, will have higher risk of being deaf.
Now, what were you saying about novices?
reiningrules 1 year ago
@reiningrules His ears are too small...and I have a grandget from him
she was deaf...but she just had a blaze but very small ears
painteddakotastorm 1 year ago
@painteddakotastorm I'm not for certain, but I would guess that the small ears is just a coincidence, or if anything caused *by* the deafness somehow and not the other way around. There's been too much research about lack of pigment in the ear as a cause of deafness. Just because the blaze isn't huge like Gunner's (bald face) doesn't mean that the pigment can't be affected inside the ear.
There are similar circumstances with other animals, like dogs, where they are deaf because of no pigment
reiningrules 1 year ago
Really? So if the mare is AQHA but the foal is born overo (APHA) it can't be deaf? Not all Gunners with bald faces are deaf either, I know a gunner son out of a like a diamond mare thats an overo with bald face and he's not deaf.
klind1msn 2 years ago
Yeah, I agree with you there. Gunner is incredible. All I meant was that some people would be swayed away from breeding to him if they didn't want to risk getting a deaf horse. It has to be a little more difficult to train and deal with a deaf animal for the average person. I'm sure its not that big of a deal for big time trainers as long as they perform.
klind1msn 2 years ago
No, it's not. It's actually easier in a lot of ways.
brenpaint 2 years ago
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kimclutz 2 years ago
@kimclutz
NO
barrellover4life 1 year ago
Gunner has loads of talent. I didn't know before that he and most of his offspring are deaf. Guess its pretty hushed up since they ask so much to bred to him eh? He's one of my favs tho!
klind1msn 2 years ago
I don't think it's hushed at all.Some things are just worth giving up. When a horse passes on this much talent to his offspring and when he is so potent that each one carries his inate ability to work, then being deaf simply isnt worth giving this guy the pass by. I guess the point is that, in this case, it's worth the chance...especially since being deaf isnt a career inhibiting factor.
TwistAndTurn89 2 years ago
I can do that, at 1:46!!
TwilightLuvva77 2 years ago
Great ride! I love the way this little horse sets up so quick and evenly between the pattern transitions. His flying lead changes were damn fast and faultless. I didn't see any faults in the pattern other than maybe a counter canter on the straight away, but I don't know if that was part of the pattern or just a boo-boo. Gunner is a confident and non-fussy little champ!
Ravenzpeak 2 years ago
are you f n kidding me 233. that was not even that great a run. no offense to gunner, he was better with clint, but no way in hell was that a 233. i scored it 219 at best. just shows how much politics still plays unless you leave no room for discussion like s.flarida, t. sommers etc.
craigatevolution 2 years ago 2
i thought the same thing, i mean dont get me wrong that was a very good run, but i dont think it was a 233..
canchasinwithsooner 2 years ago
did gunner die
havetogojump 3 years ago
No hes still alive... and the stud fee just keeps climbing!
Glaw2 3 years ago
muito bom, eu tenho 1 PH igual ele hehe
nao tao bom quanto + muito parecido xD
mayconrangel123 3 years ago
chances are, Horserider, he isn't related to Gunner. They don't really seem to share any similar traits and even if they did. there are a lot of hroses that look like that and share similar traits that are not related.
MercuryJokerCasino 3 years ago
oh wait of course it is lmao
sexycowwgirl911 3 years ago
is this bryant pace riding??
sexycowwgirl911 3 years ago
I don't know whether its because the first time I ever watched reining I was watching Shawn Flarida ride or if this guy just doesn't do Gunner any justice. I know I can't do it yet but he wasn't quiet in his lead changes. Maybe I don't know what I am talking about but it looked too forced. Still an awesome ride non the less and Gunner is definitly amazing to watch.
SaraRBar 3 years ago
not really forced, you didnt see an arm movement, or a leg movement its all on the slightest touch, and if you look at how massively hes built and how thick that sand could be, it may make it look harder on him
twistedrebel94 3 years ago
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You look like a turtle riding a cow!!! LOL,LOL,LOL!
WheelinRound 3 years ago
gohh... thats the problem, if i knew who was on his papers or if he even has any i wouldnt be obsessed with finding out who his shire is.
horsebackrider420 3 years ago
can you take a look at my horse and tell me if you think its possible hes related to this stallion? i have videos up on my accout.
horsebackrider420 3 years ago
Do u mean the black and white tobiano (or whatever you horse is) in the background of your page? I'm sure you would know if your horse was related to Gunner. His papers would have some sort of recollection. If not go to the APHA site and search on Online Studbook. Considering you are jumping your horse is the pic, I don't think they're related -reiners don't jump very well.
matt262006 3 years ago