Pictures Ahhh! He’s finally on his way and I am terrified/ rather excited!!

[ImmyS]

I have done something I thought I would never do and have bought unseen from Ireland. After countless hours spent scrolling through horse ads and trying to enquire about FB posts I wanted to give up, the horse market had just gone totally mad and it was hard to even get a look in plus I struggled to find anything I REALLY liked over here.

So I finally took the plunge and purchased a 3 year old from Ireland a couple of weeks ago and he is finally on his way - he will be arriving with me Saturday morning after a stabled rest in the U.K. Not ideal not getting him over quicker, but issues with transport cancelling last minute meant he ended up staying longer than planned, but hey ho! I did loads of research and spoke to multiple who people who had sourced horses from the same people and many photos and videos later I bought him.

So everybody meet Fin (named after his Sire) but is unnamed in his passport so open to suggestions! He is a 3 year old, 16hh RID gelding. Has been very lightly backed and hacked. Plan is for him to have some down time with lots of ground work when he arrives, get him gently hacking over the summer and maybe a couple of in hand shows before being turned away again in autumn.

I am so excited!!
Here he is -

 

[View]

Oh I am so excited for you - and also sat here crying. He is the same colour, and has the same markings (that I can see) as Paddy (the ID x that Dad and I had back in the day). If Fin shares the same temperament, you will have many happy years together.

May you have many wonderful adventures together.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

He is a fabulous looking boy - a real old fashioned ID. I do think that you are very brave, buying unseen.

 

[Annagain]

He looks like a smasher, such a kind face. Wishing you both many years of happiness.

Is he in addition to Arlo or have I missed something?

 

[Bernster]

He looks a very nice type. You’ve got plenty of horse there! I can imagine how buying unseen becomes more attractive in the market. I hope it works out for you and look forward to reading about his progress.

 

[ImmyS]

Oh I am so excited for you - and also sat here crying. He is the same colour, and has the same markings (that I can see) as Paddy (the ID x that Dad and I had back in the day). If Fin shares the same temperament, you will have many happy years together.

May you have many wonderful adventures together.

Your Paddy sounds wonderful!! I hope Fin turns out as lovely!

 

[ImmyS]

He looks like a smasher, such a kind face. Wishing you both many years of happiness.

Is he in addition to Arlo or have I missed something?

I sadly had to make the house or horse decision last year and when I spoke to my yard owner about it, she offered to buy Arlo and it was the right decision. He has a wonderful home for life and I was able to purchase my first home! So all worked out for the best

 

[minesadouble]

He looks lovely!

I've bought unseen 3 times in the past. It's nerve wracking but all 3 of mine turned out really well.

2 of them are still here more than 10 years later.

Wishing you the best if luck with him!

 

[SashaBabe]

He's beautiful. I hope you have many happy years together.

 

[ycbm]

A proper stamp of horse! If he's only 3 you've got a big boy there Congratulations, I hope you have a long and very happy life together.
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[ImmyS]

He is a fabulous looking boy - a real old fashioned ID. I do think that you are very brave, buying unseen.

I think so too ? certainly not a decision made lightly, but hopefully will be worth it.

 

[pixie]

He has the kindest face

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

What a lovely looking beastie - and a very mature looking 3 year old too. I would say he is going to be a very big boy! I wish you lots of happy years with him.

 

[ihatework]

He looks a good sort, glad he got home safe

 

[Annagain]

I sadly had to make the house or horse decision last year and when I spoke to my yard owner about it, she offered to buy Arlo and it was the right decision. He has a wonderful home for life and I was able to purchase my first home! So all worked out for the best

Ah, so good that it's worked out for all involved. I'm a big fan of Arlo and I'm sure Fin will be every bit as lovely.

 

[misst]

Wow he is a solid chap. He looks lovely . Wishing you lots of happy times together.

 

[Tarragon]

He looks like a wise beastie already! He has a kind eye too. I am looking forward to the seeing the photos of him arriving!

 

[ImmyS]

Thank you, obviously I haven’t met him yet but from what I have seen he seems a very kind, gentle chap!

 

[HollyWoozle]

What a handsome and friendly looking chap!

 

[Quadro]

Really lovely stamp of a horse

 

[tallyho!]

What a shoulder! Lovely. Congratulations!

 

[littleshetland]

Ive bought sight unseen from abroad before...it certainly is nerve racking, but I was very lucky with mine.....looks like you are too! What a handsome chap!

 

[Prancerpoos]

Repeating everyone else I know, but what a kind face and what a lovely solid type. Looks like he is going to be a super horse.

 

[Red-1]

He looks gorgeous! I hope he is exactly as described when he arrives.

 

[Winters100]

He is lovely! I wish you many happy years together.

 

[Sealine]

He looks super. My sort of horse. I really hope it works out for you. We need lots of updates and photos.

 

[IrishMilo]

He's gorgeous. How exciting!

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

I am seriously jealous, what a cracking boy..!!! Will watch closely for updates ❤❤❤

 

[MuddyMonster]

How exciting! He looks lovely & hope you have years of happiness together ahead.

 

[ImmyS]

Thank you everyone got kind comments and good to hear other positive unseen purchases! I will be sure to update you as soon as he arrives ??