Newton, Archimedes, Euclid, Pythagoras, Webber. Which name does not belong in this list?
The math is actually pretty easy. But, it seems that I get myself into a stall squeeze every year. I've got a couple spare stalls right now. However, breeding at the end of the season will definitely present a problem.
I've got nine broodmares which will mean nine foals. Are you with me so far? I've got two stalls. So I'd have a 7 stall deficit if the season were to end right now. Not good. My recent purchase of the 1yo filly Sun Dial looks decidedly stupid at the moment.
I actually knew this situation was arising. I mentioned in the blog a long time ago that I'd have to make tough, abrupt decisions concerning my equine assets. I simply can't afford to hang onto the early maturing types that don't quickly show some ability.
The bottom line is that between now and the end of the season, I have to divest myself of 7 horses. Shatterstar will probably have to be one of them, even though I really like the horse. Perhaps one broodmare will be shipped out. Recent acquisition Sun Dial may have to be sacrificed. The rest will be determined as the season progresses.
I need to figure out the optimum numbers of stalls/mares/racers so that my string will self-perpetuate without all the drama every year. Where is my slide rule?
2 comments:
Why dont u just buy some extra stalls with PF $$$$
I get myself into the same trouble every season i over breed and then i have to scramble to get rid of horses
This season i already need 20 extra stalls for my foals that im breeding
Foxie
Because I am at 50 stalls and I really don't want to get any bigger. I was gonna stop at 25 stalls, then 30, 35...and so on. I feel that 50 is plenty and that is where I'm gonna draw the line size-wise.
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