2 More possible horses - hope you don't mind

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I do wonder why there arent proper side on, untacked conformation pics of either of them, especially if this is a dealer who has plenty of selling experience
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Yes, there is a very obvious "no-no" IMO - the trader is notorious for describing wonderful horses that happen to be just what you need..until you get them home! Plus their customer aftercare is woeful. There is quite a bit of info on them under their previous trading name, feel free to PM me if you want any more info.
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We've been looking for a 14.2 and I just didn't like the sound of these 2; generally connemaras fetch more even at that age, so I was wondering what was wrong with it (could be a bargain but as everyone says take someone knowledgeable with you, and if you google the dealer's phone numbers and google the dealer there's some interesting reading.

Am going to PM you one you might like in your budget
 
The problem that I have with them is that they say in one that a 9 yr old has ridden and in the other a 12 yr old, but the pics are obviously not a child rider.

I think these are very dodgy.

The market is so quiet at the moment that you can pick up a true bargain if you just keep looking. Leave these 2 alone..........
 
You're definitely not being a pain! Don't worry about that. I for one read your posts with interest; it's very informative reading the critiques given as you post the links to the different horses. Really hope you find something soon.... I know how miserable it can be looking and not finding. On the good side, it IS a buyers market ATM so you WILL find something
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PS: Since some HHo'ers have experience with this particular dealer and do not recommend them, I'd avoid. Don't be tempted and end up regretting your choice later. You are doing the right thing.

Ask on here for dealer recommendations.... there must be honest ones out there. I'd go to one of them if I were you. A good dealer with a genuine aftercare service will be worth their weight in gold if you have trouble after bringing your new horse home. A much safer bet than buying privately and having to be 'Buyer Beware' with no come back.
 
Dealer is def First Choice. They do sometimes have some very decent horses and if you are competent and have an experienced friend then they are worth going to check out. BUT get the horse 5 stage vetted by a vet of your choice, insist that they have the passport when you view (and they will forget it), get bloods, expect a brand new passport with no history and don't rely on getting any money back or an exchange if things go wrong. If you are happy to do all of this then go for a look.

Good luck with your horse hunting - how exciting.

I've just checked out your previous posts and I think you may need to check your budget again as this little corner of the country does seem to demand far higher horse prices (as we found out recently when horse shopping). Why not look for a share over the winter and keep saving? That way you can build up your experience with someone keeping an 'eye' on you and you can improve your budget. Shame you are not closer - I'd be happy to have a sharer in this weather............
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Be very careful with a dealer is all I would say is make a written agreement that if the horse does not match the trade description you have a right to a full refund.
 
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That photo is so scarey, I really don't think I will be contacting them.
 
Both look tidy enough. But I'd question why a horse described as being suitable for a novice is in a grackle noseband and a standing martingale.

I would also defer to others on this thread who seem to know something about the dealer.....
 
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Dealer is def First Choice. They do sometimes have some very decent horses and if you are competent and have an experienced friend then they are worth going to check out. BUT get the horse 5 stage vetted by a vet of your choice, insist that they have the passport when you view (and they will forget it), get bloods, expect a brand new passport with no history and don't rely on getting any money back or an exchange if things go wrong. If you are happy to do all of this then go for a look.

Good luck with your horse hunting - how exciting.

I've just checked out your previous posts and I think you may need to check your budget again as this little corner of the country does seem to demand far higher horse prices (as we found out recently when horse shopping). Why not look for a share over the winter and keep saving? That way you can build up your experience with someone keeping an 'eye' on you and you can improve your budget. Shame you are not closer - I'd be happy to have a sharer in this weather............
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I do have an experienced friend who I will take along when I find something that I think is suitable - but she is so busy that I really can't ask her to come along on each visit. She did come along on one 1st visit and it was amazing when a 'real rider' gets on, just how obvious the faults in the horse are.

My OH is insisting that whatever I buy/whatever price MUST have a 5* vetting - he is very sensibly concerned with 'running costs'.

I do have some adverts up for a loan/share, but have only had one phone call and I could tell from the phone call that I was never going to measure up!!! She had outdated opinions on the livery yard I have lined up, and her previous adverts on Horsemart and H&H had put me off anyway - I knew exactly what horse she was talking about - he is now up for sale and way overpriced - in my humble opinion.

My friend's mum lets me have her horse on loan when she goes on holiday - just finished a 5 week stint and there's another 1 week stint coming up - but the travelling to her yard takes up so much time that it leaves little time to spend with the horse when I get there - especially now it's dark by 4.30
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but he is a lovely soul
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Although my 'ideal' budget is £2k to £2.5k, my OH has said I can go higher (£4k/£5k ish) to get the right horse - that doesn't have known health issues and that I will want to keep for several years - I guess he's quite a gem really
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Dont go to this dealer please! You'll be fodder for them. If a horse sounds too good to be true for the price, it is. Have you tried contacting your local riding clubs and pony club district commissioner? They may know of a first horse for you.. I really think you should try and get a horse through word of mouth. If not I would suggest you save up more money and go to a really good reputable dealer (people on here will be able to tell you whos good and whos not) who wont take advantage of you, they do usually charge a premium but at least you will get something safe and sound.
 
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