Abi90
Well-Known Member
Now, I've got your attention, yes this is my first horse but I have been riding for 21 years and worked on a stud many years helping to break in and ride young horses so there is a bit of experience under my belt I have just never had the opportunity to own my own until now.
I was originally looking for a 7-10 yr old that had all the work done but still had room to learn but with a sale having already fallen through on an older horse due to I failed vetting I now find myself thinking younger horses for the bill more with regards to what I am after. Having looked at a 4 and 5 year old who are still very green but with some solid schooling and hacking under their belt and popping small courses of jumps. And I quite like the idea of producing something myself to my style of riding.
I feel confident in my own ability to ride and school him etc from past experience and have support however I just have a shadow of doubt looming over me that I would be judged as it would be my first horse and the first horse I produced myself and I know everything you read says "don't buy a young horse as your first horse" but a lot of that material is aimed at those who haven't been riding very long etc.
So am I mad? Honest opinions are most welcome!
I was originally looking for a 7-10 yr old that had all the work done but still had room to learn but with a sale having already fallen through on an older horse due to I failed vetting I now find myself thinking younger horses for the bill more with regards to what I am after. Having looked at a 4 and 5 year old who are still very green but with some solid schooling and hacking under their belt and popping small courses of jumps. And I quite like the idea of producing something myself to my style of riding.
I feel confident in my own ability to ride and school him etc from past experience and have support however I just have a shadow of doubt looming over me that I would be judged as it would be my first horse and the first horse I produced myself and I know everything you read says "don't buy a young horse as your first horse" but a lot of that material is aimed at those who haven't been riding very long etc.
So am I mad? Honest opinions are most welcome!