Recent content by sharronj

Hi Sarah - yes, it is heartbreaking! Luckily, the owner has offered me a share for now, so at least I still get to ride him and spend time with him. I'm not convinced she will sell him easily, given how his eye is looking at the moment, certainly not for that price anyway!

Thanks to everyone for their feedback - overwhelmingly, the view seems to be not to buy him, which is a shame as he is the most lovely horse otherwise. Fab temperament and with good potential for jumping and dressage, but it would be a risk as you've said. I've decided to hold off buying him...

Thanks for your feedback. The sarcoids aren't anywhere where they would rub. He had one on his eye and this was removed by laser treatment, paid for by his current owner, although it only seems to have been partially successful. She is contacting the vet to see if there is a guarantee with...

I've been sharing at a local yard for the past two years and the owner is selling one of her own horses and I'm thinking of buying him. Just wanted to get people's opinion on whether it's a good deal or not! He's a Selle Francais gelding with good breeding (listed in French studbook), just...