Jayzee
Well-Known Member
Hello,
I have been a lurker for a couple of years, but would like some of you advice/opinions on a potential new horse.
Been looking on and off for about a year for another horse to be able to compete a riding club level (novice, 1m, bit of cross country) since my boy has been off work and now is sound I don't want to push him to jump again. I have been to see a 16hh mare and really liked her she seen to have a positive attitude and sweet nature although balanced and keen jumping did need some work on the flat as was slightly fussy in the mouth, we had a 5 star vetting done which she passed. Although the vet did say that she bucked a couple of times which he didn't think was pain related as her back felt fine, while I would say I am fairly competent and the behaviour may have been due to freshness as she had not been ridden for a week (don't mind fresh behaviour and character, so long as it isn't pain related), I am equally weary of kissing spines ect. My other query that I had was whether my height (5'10/11 and just under 10.5 stone) would hinder competing, I felt fine on her and jumping didn't feel an effort but used to a stockier 16'2.
While I still really like her I do not want to make a stupid decision. Any thought would be appreciated.
Thanks
I have been a lurker for a couple of years, but would like some of you advice/opinions on a potential new horse.
Been looking on and off for about a year for another horse to be able to compete a riding club level (novice, 1m, bit of cross country) since my boy has been off work and now is sound I don't want to push him to jump again. I have been to see a 16hh mare and really liked her she seen to have a positive attitude and sweet nature although balanced and keen jumping did need some work on the flat as was slightly fussy in the mouth, we had a 5 star vetting done which she passed. Although the vet did say that she bucked a couple of times which he didn't think was pain related as her back felt fine, while I would say I am fairly competent and the behaviour may have been due to freshness as she had not been ridden for a week (don't mind fresh behaviour and character, so long as it isn't pain related), I am equally weary of kissing spines ect. My other query that I had was whether my height (5'10/11 and just under 10.5 stone) would hinder competing, I felt fine on her and jumping didn't feel an effort but used to a stockier 16'2.
While I still really like her I do not want to make a stupid decision. Any thought would be appreciated.
Thanks