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I lost my boy this year, I had him just short of ten years. He was 8 when I bought him. Last week I took the plunge and bought a yearling filly, I have been swithering on whether or not it is a good idea since she was 9 months old so we have become familiar with each other. Just looking for...

IME? The horse is up for being rehomed, she is not for sale but there is a fee to pay for her - to keep the charity going and to enable them to continue their good work. Sorry you felt the need to be pedantic about my wording and missed the point completely - but your input is greatly appreciated

Thank you all, these are all valid points and it’s all good food for thought. The centre have said they’ll be in touch if anyone else becomes interested and I won’t be taking her on if I can’t provide the right home for and her and the right circumstance for me.

The centre are not specific to where she is kept, it would be a case of when I find somewhere they will come out to assess it as to whether they reckon it’s good enough.

I’m wondering if I could get some advice on buying a young horse. I currently own a 17 year old Appaloosa x and am thinking towards the future of once he has to slow down/be retired. I have seen a 9 month old filly at the local rescue centre. She is Appaloosa and her mum is 14h, but unsure as...