Recent content by Dusty85

Spend the money and get it legally binding. I know this isn't what you asked but do you think its likely that you will buy this horse back or that he will sell her to you in the future? Assuming she is worth a lot of money now (just the feeling I get from your post) and if you don't think...

Agree- to come up that quickly and make her that lame it sounds suspiciously like an abscess. Sending thoughts to the both of you!

Thanks- Yes that does sound good! I had a bumpy pregnancy so riding was off the cards really from quite early on sadly, hence selling Henry as he was too young to sit about doing nothing. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well, and you get back on promptly and safely.

Not just me then eh?!

Definitely not. As much as I would love to continue to have my great career, pop out babies, be a social butterfly and pop around Badminton on my string of 10 horses I sadly think that for the next 8-10 year at least my eventing ship and sailed sadly. This is a horse for having a horse...

Totally agree- I can see this already. Its really hard isn't it- I am well aware the most sensible option is to either share or just have lessons for some time- especially if baby number 2 happens in a few years. Given my husbands likely wrath if a new horse makes an appearance its likely I...

Not set on the idea of this horse, but I am set on the idea of a horse again in the near future. whether that be loan, lwvtb, buy or share is yet undecided upon. I have always had a thing for TBs, and I do think i will end up with an ex racer- whether that be an uninjured one or one that...

Haha.... ok then! deal!

Im always interested in a very well put together horse, irrespective of breeding. what does breeding really matter anyway in a gelding who you aren't going to continue in the sport they were bred for?

Hahaha...Yes perhaps not the best person to ask. Incidentally- when have I ever said my baby isn't my priority- he comes before all else! That said- I am entitled to a little of my own time too. This isn't a horse for anything other than a bit of fun- at the very least hacking about- after...

Very valid point- one I have already thought about. However, even a sane horse cannot have guarantees and there isn't anything to suggest this horse isn't a sane one also- the only way I can definitely be safe is to not ride ever again- not an option in my opinion. Yes a horse that on paper is...

All valid points- thank you everyone. I would like to return to eventing at some point but its just not feasible now. I also agree he is lightly raced- i didn't think about it from that point of view so that is definitely something to consider. If I decide to go any further I will be...

Sorry I should have said- Yes he is sound now. I haven't seen him in the flesh yet I should add, but I'm told he is '100% sound'. Haha, not just the baby but thats the easiest to mention: time being the biggest one- i am on my own in the week as husband works in london so the time that needs...

So I appreciate this is a slightly biased place to ask but Id appreciate genuine opinions on the following matter. Feel free to rant at me calling me mad- maybe I need a dose of the real world for a moment. Ive got the chance to buy an ex-racer. I know of him through a friend of a friend...

Sign up to the irish field- the sales results are published a week or so after the sales. Price and name of buyer are published.