Agree with the above, no deposit- the horse is not secured. I'd make sure to tell her that you are allowing the other viewing to go ahead as that may spur her on to put some money down!
All mine are on full livery, I go 7 days a week still. Obviously they don't get worked 7 days a week but even then I can spend my time grooming them or whatever, I still faff with their beds and help out on the yard when I've got time as I enjoy it and the yard owner is thankful if they get an...
Where abouts are you? I may know of a mare that fits the bill, she's rising 18 but has previously show jumped to a decent level and has been dragged out hunting a couple of times this season. Unfortunately she needs to go ASAP to pay off a substantial livery debt so will be a total steal!
Does anyone know if they are any coaches or buses running to Bramham from Leeds?
Both me and my friend fancy a glass of Pimms or two, so don't really want to drive if we can help it!
Horses that walk out of the stable when you leave the door open! I have accidentally popped down the road to the supermarket and come back to the yard 30 mins later to find I'd left his stable door wide open but he was still stood happily inside munching his net.
He doesn't tie up well...
Wow, I wouldnt pay anything over £2,000 for her. Looks very weak in general, unproven and needs work, it would all put me off as a first horse.
Try maybe looking a little older, I bought my first eventer aged 11 who had evented upto Novice for under £3,000- I am up North but still you should...
Full livery- £307
Shoes (8 weeks)- £55
Insurance- £35
Feed- £25
Lessons- £40
Competing- £30-£90 depending if unaff or affiliated
So about £400 a month excluding competitions