Advice on potential project horse...

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Seen this very locally to me and there is something about her I can't shake off. I'm between horses and very tempted as a project (I have professional help too). Anyone who knows me knows how I generally am about mares but.....
I appreciate the ad doesn't have the world's best photos.

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/118104208/beautiful-black-cob-mare.html?link=%2Fsearch%3Fkeyword%3DBlack%2Bcob%26sectionId%3D2188
 
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She's a cob x appaloosa and yes homebred.
Not sure why link won't work??
I felt she was overpriced but just liked the look of her. Something isn't quite right at the back end though and conformation isn't my strong point.
 
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And I say something else because if the something else was reg. appaloosa rather than just something spotty it doesn't strike me as an appy back half either.
 
Thanks guys, I knew I'd get honesty here :)
I'm a sucker for a pretty face lol 🙄😳😳
I wasn't specifically looking for anything but I've been having a browse to see what's about really.
 
Agree terrible photos. She may be an alright all rounder but with such a big front and straggly back she could struggle to really work from behind and have a consistent outline in trot and canter. However she has sort of the similar confo to my lad who struggles to go from behind but with two years decent work he now can 90% better. He’s never going to be perfect due to other issues but he’s totally fine for the level I need.

She’s very overpriced though, but then if she really is quiet and sensible she could be worth her weight in gold to someone looking for a happy hacker who will not be stressful.
 
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She’s very overpriced though, but then if she really is quiet and sensible she could be worth her weight in gold to someone looking for a happy hacker who will not be stressful.
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I am a happy hacker-I still want a horse who will stay sound :) seen too many cobs with knackered SI/hocks due to hind end confo.
 
Cute face, massively overpriced IMO!! :eek3: is she backed? lack of ridden photos and no mention of ridden behaviour so assume not.. I agree that the photos are not helpful.
 
She definitely looks like a 'cut & shut'! But if she is local to you and you like the look of her face, I would go and see her in person. Cobs are nowhere near mature at 4, so she could change a lot over the next 4 years. Apart from the backend, though, her legs look very short for her barrell, so she probably won't be a ground coverer. Be aware , as well, that Appies can be very opinionated, combined with a 'typical cob' attitude, that could lead to fireworks.
 
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