crazyhorses1
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how long would you expect a seller to wait? e.g. i find a horse today how long realistcally could i wait to pick it up as im looking for a horse around end of feb, so dont know wether to contact people now or what
Advice on first time buying
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9tails
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Start looking in Feb, any decent horse could sell 10 times over in that time.
crazyhorses1
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thnx, there seems alot of TBs about and they seem cheap to their comparision in another breed, would you avoid tbs? because of the health problems etc
maresmaid
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I learnt from experience that feet are the most important part of the horse - find out all you can about good foot confirmation and make sure you buy a horse with good feet, it could save you a lot of heartache later.
If you can, spend the next few weeks riding a few different types of schoolmaster horses at a really good riding school, this will give you an idea of what type of horse suits you best. Explain to the instructor that you want to ride some different horses to help you to learn to assess potential horses for purchase. Ask the instructor to help you to recognise the type of horse that you can work well with, and identify any issues that you can (or cant) resolve in horses you view.
If this is your first horse do not buy anything unless you have had an experienced person take a look and give you a second opinion. You could look the first time on your own and if you like the horse take someone (like your riding instructor) along for a second opinion before you buy, even if you have to pay someone it will be money well spent.
TB's have a reputation for having poor feet, being a bit sharp, and less hardy than some breeds - but that doesn't mean they will all be like that, horses are individuals and you need to consider each on it's own merits. Before choosing a TB think about how you will be keeping the horse, some TB's drop weight very quickly and need extra care in winter to ensure they don't loose condition, whereas a native breed or cross could be a more hardy doer. If the TB is an ex-racer you must ask yourself if you have the experience to retrain it.
If you can, spend the next few weeks riding a few different types of schoolmaster horses at a really good riding school, this will give you an idea of what type of horse suits you best. Explain to the instructor that you want to ride some different horses to help you to learn to assess potential horses for purchase. Ask the instructor to help you to recognise the type of horse that you can work well with, and identify any issues that you can (or cant) resolve in horses you view.
If this is your first horse do not buy anything unless you have had an experienced person take a look and give you a second opinion. You could look the first time on your own and if you like the horse take someone (like your riding instructor) along for a second opinion before you buy, even if you have to pay someone it will be money well spent.
TB's have a reputation for having poor feet, being a bit sharp, and less hardy than some breeds - but that doesn't mean they will all be like that, horses are individuals and you need to consider each on it's own merits. Before choosing a TB think about how you will be keeping the horse, some TB's drop weight very quickly and need extra care in winter to ensure they don't loose condition, whereas a native breed or cross could be a more hardy doer. If the TB is an ex-racer you must ask yourself if you have the experience to retrain it.
Firefly*
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Buying a horse with a full wardrobe could save you a small fortune!
LiveryList
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There is a very comprehensive guide on my website which covers pretty much all aspects of purchasing a horse or pony including lots of aspects people dont think of in their keenness to buy. Go to the homepage www.*******.co.uk and click on 'Eqiine Guides' there are other on there too like how to find the right livery yard whch you may also find useful! 