Advice needed!!!!

[Coblover18]

Hi everyone,
You may have seen a post a while ago about me buying unseen well I decided to not buy him but I Have just gone to look at one at the weekend and he was so lovely. I’m very proud of myself for travelling 2 and half hours both ways as some of you may know I’m autistic and struggle with travelling. I’ll get to the point he is £6500 and he’s only 4 which doesn’t bother me as I will have a lot of help on hand. Is that too much to be paying for a cob. I was mostly worried about the fact he isn’t really coming with much not even a saddle really. What do I do I don’t want to miss out but I don’t want to be silly with my money. Thank you

 

[Polos Mum]

Have a look at the post on Joe valuation today for range of views of the value of a recently broken mixed breed hairy

 

[Jellymoon]

I think under normal circumstances, that is a lot for a 4 yr old hairy cob, but as you know prices have rocketed lately for leisure horses. I think if you can afford it and you really like him, this is just what you have to pay at the moment. If all goes according to plan, you’ll soon forget about it!

 

[stangs]

For an excellent temperament which has been brought on well with no underlying issues, 6.5k wouldn't surprise me in the current market. But does depend on the height - that's ridiculous for a 12 hander, and on the cheaper side for a serious 16hh maxi cob.

 

[Coblover18]

For an excellent temperament which has been brought on well with no underlying issues, 6.5k wouldn't surprise me in the current market. But does depend on the height - that's ridiculous for a 12 hander, and on the cheaper side for a serious 16hh maxi cob.

He is 13.3 but he takes the leg really well.

 

[meleeka]

I don’t think it’s too expensive if he’s a laid back lad. For that money I’d definitely have him vetted. It’s not hugely expensive if you consider how much a lameness investigation could cost and will make sure you aren’t wasting your money.

Well done on getting there!

 

[Coblover18]

I don’t think it’s too expensive if he’s a laid back lad. For that money I’d definitely have him vetted. It’s not hugely expensive if you consider how much a lameness investigation could cost and will make sure you aren’t wasting your money.

Well done on getting there!

Thank you it was a bit of a stressful journey but I’m glad I did it

 

[Miss_Millie]

How experienced are you, is this your first horse? I would personally not buy a youngster unless you are quite experienced, I've done a lot of research on this myself as I am currently searching for my first horse. Price wise, it is worth as much as you're willing to pay for it really. 100% get it 5 stage vetted at that price or you won't be able to insure it.

 

[smolmaus]

Would depend for me if I was okay potentially paying "too much" money because otherwise I miss out, or because he was exactly what I wanted and I really liked him. The first you might regret, the second you probably won't. It will only really matter to you so whatever decision you feel happy with is correct.

A little inward glance to make sure you aren't letting the dread of having to travel again to view others influence you would be wise though I think. Well done on doing it the first time though, it will only be easier from here ❤

 

[Coblover18]

Hi everyone thank you for all your replies sadly someone has paid a deposit on him. We said no because we weren’t sure if it was too much money but we asked if he was still for sale and someone had just paid a deposit on him. Back to the drawing board I go

 

[Peglo]

Sorry to hear this one fell through. And well done for going to view. Hopefully another one comes up soon.

as for price I think it’s quite individual. By the time I got my haflinger home I’d spent about £6600. She was 5 (just turned 6 when she got here) no tack, hadn’t jumped, not a particularly fancy mover but an amazing personality. To me she was worth every penny as I just love being around her. To someone else she wouldn’t be worth the money.

best of luck with the search.

 

[BeansNsausages]

Just me that thinks £6.5k for a 4yo pony cob is nuts then ?

Something else will come up.

 

[Arzada]

I loved my horse the first time I saw him and I've loved him every day since. If he had cost £6500 then the annual purchase cost to date would be £325. A total bargain for years of adventure and pleasure.

 

[DressageCob]

I'd pay £6,500 for a 4 year old maxi cob or good quality HW, but not for a 13 hander.

 

[canteron]

Better to pay too much for the right horse than get the wrong horse at the right price (and cheaper in the long run!)

 

[My_breadbagel]

Hi everyone,
You may have seen a post a while ago about me buying unseen well I decided to not buy him but I Have just gone to look at one at the weekend and he was so lovely. I’m very proud of myself for travelling 2 and half hours both ways as some of you may know I’m autistic and struggle with travelling. I’ll get to the point he is £6500 and he’s only 4 which doesn’t bother me as I will have a lot of help on hand. Is that too much to be paying for a cob. I was mostly worried about the fact he isn’t really coming with much not even a saddle really. What do I do I don’t want to miss out but I don’t want to be silly with my money. Thank you

Firstly, I don’t think the breed is relevant IMHO. I paid a couple of grand (years ago) for a completely green cob, my friend paid the same for a TB with better breeding, history, training, and so forth. I still have my cob (best horse I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing) and although he took more training, he is gorgeous to ride, although more of a plod as the years go by. Tbh I knew he was “mine” from the moment I felt him nuzzle my hand. Even more so when I sat in his saddle.
the HORSE is important not the breed. Also, the saddle thing is a little weird tbh. Everyone I know ends up buying a new saddle for their horse when they buy them. You need the saddle to fit the both of you. You’ll have to call out a fitter anyways as some owners know nothing, slam a dodgy saddle on their pony’s back and ruins the poor thing (that’s what my horses previous owner did!!)

 

[Sossigpoker]

Prices are really high at the moment and if he the cob is nicely put together, good temperament and moves well then yes I'd expect them to go for that kind of money. Cobs in particular seem to be rather pricey right now.