SouthWestWhippet
Well-Known Member
What would you pay for...
6yr old. Mare. 16hh. TB type.
Good points:
> huge scopey jump (clears 1.05 easily off any stride, has jumped 1.20 without problem)
> done a few BN SJ classes although not currently affliated
> Very nice established paces. Got the "wow" factor in the canter especially. Uphill and balanced, working in an outline, started lateral work, supple and balanced. Really gives you that 'dressage' feel when she's working correctly.
> sharp and forward but does not take off/buck/rear etc. Once settled , will accept the leg and/or stick without drama
> snaffled mouthed
> lovely to handle, good to catch etc hacks out alone or in company although can be a little spooky
The bad:
> box walks and is generally a bit stressy in the stable. Doesn't do anything mean but is very sensitive and prone to getting upset
> very sensitive generally... can't touch her ears, tricky to bridle up etc
> very very spooky on the flat especially when warming up. Light patches on the school floor, stored away fillers, jumps left out... you name it, she will spook at it. Not vicious spooks but more dancing sideways
> not consistent in her flatwork due to the spooking.
> one person horse and needs a routine
> Backs off fences initially and spooks. Doesn't stop but needs riding forwards rather than taking you in. Once she's jumped a fence a couple of times she is fine but she does have a look the first few times.
Basically she is a very sensitive ride and needs a competant quiet rider... but she is stunning to look at, has amazing paces and a jump like nothing I've ever sat and hates to touch a pole.
What would you pay for a horse like this? She is for sale and I'm tempted to buy her but I won't say how much til I get a few suggestions.
I would want her for RC eventing with a view to going affiated and take it from there.
6yr old. Mare. 16hh. TB type.
Good points:
> huge scopey jump (clears 1.05 easily off any stride, has jumped 1.20 without problem)
> done a few BN SJ classes although not currently affliated
> Very nice established paces. Got the "wow" factor in the canter especially. Uphill and balanced, working in an outline, started lateral work, supple and balanced. Really gives you that 'dressage' feel when she's working correctly.
> sharp and forward but does not take off/buck/rear etc. Once settled , will accept the leg and/or stick without drama
> snaffled mouthed
> lovely to handle, good to catch etc hacks out alone or in company although can be a little spooky
The bad:
> box walks and is generally a bit stressy in the stable. Doesn't do anything mean but is very sensitive and prone to getting upset
> very sensitive generally... can't touch her ears, tricky to bridle up etc
> very very spooky on the flat especially when warming up. Light patches on the school floor, stored away fillers, jumps left out... you name it, she will spook at it. Not vicious spooks but more dancing sideways
> not consistent in her flatwork due to the spooking.
> one person horse and needs a routine
> Backs off fences initially and spooks. Doesn't stop but needs riding forwards rather than taking you in. Once she's jumped a fence a couple of times she is fine but she does have a look the first few times.
Basically she is a very sensitive ride and needs a competant quiet rider... but she is stunning to look at, has amazing paces and a jump like nothing I've ever sat and hates to touch a pole.
What would you pay for a horse like this? She is for sale and I'm tempted to buy her but I won't say how much til I get a few suggestions.
