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hi all im just wondering if anyone would buy a 19yr old warmblood , its still competing and everything is comming with it tack, rugs etc priced at around £2500 , i havnt been to see the horse yet , im just worried , i could buy this horse and well not have it long due to age ???:confused::confused:
 
I don't know how long warmbloods live but my last horse before this was a Morgan gelding that I started hunting at 28. He lived to be 35 and would have lived longer had he not foundered.

I've had friends who had horses well into their 30's that were healthy and rideable. I think a lot would depend on the age the horse was started and now hard he's worked, whether he's had any health or soundness issues, that sort of thing.

19 isn't that old really. Like I said, I don't know warmbloods though.
 
Just bear in mind that at 19 you are likely to be his last owner. There is no particular reason, if he is sound, for you not to have another 6 years at least out of him - longer for happy hacking etc. But after that you will have a retired ned on your hands and they can live a lot longer than they can reasonably work. Once he's stopped work you will not find it possible to sell him.

Thats not a reason not to buy him - but in this financial climate it is something you will need to consider.
 
Unless the tack is top notch and the horse a saint (as far as you're desires/wishes/abilities/needs are concerned), then £2,500 seems overpriced to me.

However, it is your money and your choice :)

If the horse gave me that x feeling I wouldn't care about his/her age. I bought a three and a half year old and lost her at four and a half. I bought a four and a half year old and thought I was going to lose her not very long after getting her. With horses there are no guarantees :)

Have a hot choccy whilst you ponder :)
 
I too think it is overpriced at that age unless the tack is amazing. But it is your money, if you do go ahead just make sure you have a vetting and i would be trying to get the price down due to age.
 
More a case of finding the horse a FINAL excellent home,you will probably have years of fun,but there will be a time when it will be a field ornament..can you afford that?If you have your OWN facilities,of course you can..but if not.....? About £1500 would be right..poss. £2000 if it is exceptional. Personally I believe once your horse reaches ,say,14, then it is your responsibilty to keep it into it`s retirement.Would`nt want any of mine ending up in dire circumstances.
 
i would say there is nothing wrong with buying a 19 year old BUT i wouldn't be paying £2500 for it. i have a 23yr old who still goes out competing, just dressage atm but i took him XC yesterday and he was like a 4 yr old so i am contemplating maybe competeing him at RC level everything! there is nothing wrong with an older horse as long as they are well cared for, just make sure it is realistically priced.
 
You could buy a 9yo and have a field ornament in a year - you takes your chance, don't you? I've a friend who bought a 20 year old 6 years ago and she still acts like an eejit! (the mare, well yes, the owner too.)
But make sure the tack is what you want - and try to negotiate a bit of a discount.
 
This age thing drives me mad! My big lad is 24 and absolutely fine. Competes and hunts regularly, is often mistaken for a youngster because he can be such an idiot.

He is worth a hell of a lot more than £2500 because of his competitive history, but by chance I managed to get him for £10.

I can't see him retiring for a long time, and I would rather have a horse with his experience and talent for 10 years, than something else for thirty. I do love my other horses to bits, and have nothing against younger horses, but Roy is my horse of a lifetime and it makes me really cross to hear people discounting horses just because of their age. Go and look, if the horse is right for you, he's right for you, sod how old he is!

ETA - I have a mare who was retired at age 11 because she injured herself, so age really doesn't come into it, anything can happen to any horse.
 
Know horses and ponies well into late 20's still doing a good job and having fun.My daughters pony was older than gods dog and won loads of rosettes it was bonkers :D:D
Go look and see. The price is a bit steep,make your mind up after trying,you may not like it.
Also shop around for good insurance as some dont pay up after 15 years. There are alot that do. This will also help you come around to thinking about price. Although safety and experience is never cheap. Good luck dont forget to post a photo if hes the one for you.:)
 
thank all , some good points to consider , the insurance problem is one i have considered , i want a horse that i can have and enjoy for the rest of its life and my youngest son has started riding so hopefully somthing that he can ride wen i past it , vetting is an absolute must for any im considering buying , my friend just bought a 10 yr old asked me to look after him and ride etc , as he cant , i got threw off twice the 1st time i tried to ride him and got a fractured finger, told him that there was somthing wrong with horse as he wasnt spooked or frisky or anything , got vet out that week , horse is at last 16 and he is totally arthritic on his back legs after flexion tests he was dragging one ov his legs , such a shame so hes now a pasture pet , i just dont want the same sort ov thing happening if i have a horse 10-15 yrs and it ends up like that then ive no problem as it will still be loved n pampered for the rest ov its natural . ill keep you all posted and let you know, thank for the replies xx
 
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