Advert thoughts links to post below re Tracy Wheeler.

bloody hell, it's well cheap given it's scope and bloodlines! I'd be there in a shot if it wasn't across the water
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lol, i'd be cautious that theren wasn't a reason for the low price but it'd certainly be worth going to look at in my books!
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I think it looks all over the place personally. Theres better things to spend over 4 grand on out there just now!
 
Blimey, just had a peek at her other ad's...i bet that skewbald had a bad back..what an awful head carriage.. both jumping and hacking
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Spaniel, ideally I have 5500 to spend wanting a horse mainly for dressage, willing to train and school, nice looking , I am struggling to find anything.
 
Echo Naala, go if you want to spend 4k on an absolute knacker. You would get more for your money by setting fire to it.
 
in my experience, but I could be wrong here, but dealers tend to keep the horses lean for a reason, I wont go into details but I bought one for £4000, 6 years old, Weltmeyer (sp) bloodlines, did changes and had established lateral work, very lean passed 5 stage vetting, on taking horse home the horse was lame, the vetting had triggered something off, the horse had serious navicular, they were so shocked that they didn't beleive it but offered me an exchange (funny that the horse is now under a different name on their website now), second one, again good bloodlines, this was very underweight, fine for a couple of days until the horse started being fed properly then turned into a complete maniac, had to go back, third as they wouldn't give me my money back was lovely but now he has put on the weight needed it has shown up serious problems. If you are interested go and have a look but they keep them that way for a reason, plus if they will not give money back and only offer exchange be prepared to spend almost double. You might end up with a horse you cannot ride/handle. Good luck - we may all be wrong and I agree not all dealers are bad but you must be careful and know what you are doing
 
I have heard (chooses words carefully here ) that some dealers import less than sound horses from the continent, some of which have been subject to LOU claims (I don't think they are branded over there) . Often these hosrse have been turned away for some time due to (ahem) owner's lack of time, and therefore may be green for their age / not in full work. Purchasers may be swayed by the posh pink papers which may or may not actually belong to the horse in question, the fact that it will loose school from speed over a 1.30 ascending spread, and the fact that they are getting a 'bargain'.

Usually ends in tears
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I have heard (chooses words carefully here ) that some dealers import less than sound horses from the continent, some of which have been subject to LOU claims (I don't they are branded over there) . Often these hosrse have been turned away for some time due to (ahem) owner's lack of time, and therefore may be green for thier age / not in full work. Purchasers may be swayed by the posh pink papers which may or may not actually belong to the horse in question, the fact that it will loose school from speed over a 1.30 ascending spread, and the fact that they are getting a 'bargain'.

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I had this exactly - bought a warmblood mare who had been turned away. I bought her as she had nice paces, big honest jump and good breeding also with jumping and dressage points in Holland all for the grand price of £4k. Brought her back into work and within 8 weeks she has been written off with a kissing spine. Wonder why she had been laid off ?????
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Bought a young horse unbacked from Tracey Wheeler a couple of years ago. She was completely straight about him and he was very cheap. He is the most fantastic horse. Extremely well bred, brilliant athlete and a kind, willing and intelligent approach to everything he does. Won at BE Novice and Newcomers with clear potential to go on much further. A once in a lifetime horse.

Not every horse will be a good, sound buy, and of course the buyer should always beware - whoever you're buying from - but I will be down there like a shot next time I see Tracey Wheeler advertising a horse that fits my wish list.
 
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