Am i on the right lines??

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Im looking to buy my first horse next year. The thought scares me a bit to be honest as apart from my riding school i only know 1 horsey person! I've been keeping an eye out just to see whats around etc.
Now, if it was time to get seriously looking I think these 2 would be worth a look. I just want a horse to have fun with and hack out, bit of jumping at home. Would i be on the right lines?

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/AdvertRef/HM7...HorseDetail.asp

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/AdvertRef/HM7...HorseDetail.asp

Thanks for any comments x
 
I'd steer away from a TB for your first horse. A lot are easy going rides, but there generally difficult to keep condition on, can have leg or feet issues and need sensitive handling. I'd also steer away from ones reduced for a quick sale. The 2nd horse looks nice. A been there, done it and got the t-shirt type.
 
I think they both look nice. I think you are definately looking at the right kind of thing. Safe is most important and if you have scope to go on and compete if you fancy it all the better. There is nothing more frustrating than having a horse that holds back your ambitions (Even if you don't know what they are yet!) . They both sound like they would look after you. It depends really on how you intend keepng your horse, what facilities and management you envisage. Also how much you have to spend in a month on your horse. Jo x
 
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Also how much you have to spend in a month on your horse. Jo x

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My husband keeps asking the same question
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Im lucky in that i can keep my horse at home as i have some land and stables.
 
You lucky b****r! So how are you planning to keep it? Living out? Combined? How much exercise will it get each day? Do you mind paying for bedding/hay/rugs/feed? Do you have any company for it? Jo x
 
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Thanks. I like the second one because of the reasons you've said and also im a sucker for Greys!!

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I said I'd never have one but I bought a 16.2 dapple grey ISH Mare!
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Combined to be honest. Will depend on what the horse i buy is used to, but ideally out 24/7 in summer and in at night in the winter months. I'll ride most days (weather permitting!!) My husband wants a donkey!! So it'll have one for company!! I hate to keep any animal alone.
 
Sounds good! So it doesn't really matter if it's a slightly more "fragile" type. I'd go for a pb type if I were you. TB's can be a bit "precious" stick a bit of ID, or shire in and you should have a nice scopey horse, with a bit more sense and hopefully a better doer than pure TB. I know I'm biased but I will never buy anything but an ISH again. She is beautiful, brainy and above all safe!
 
You are definately on the right track. As others have said, I would try to avoid pure bred TB's for a first horse.

Do you have a horsey person to take with you when you try horses out?
 
Mostly hacking and we're working on our jumping. We have a couple of lessons a week. She was really green when I got her, but she has a good heart and her schooling is really coming on. She is also totally bombproof even in heavy traffic. We bonded really quickly and I feel safe with her. I would just say, really take your time and the right one will come along. I looked at tonnes and it took 9 months of daily looking to find the right one. It is so exciting getting a new horse!
 
It'll be worth it I promise. TBH it took 6months to get a definate blueprint of what I wanted. I looked at a few geldings for instance, but I'm so glad I went for another mare. You'll be able to spend the meantime planning what you're going to buy for it! Incidentally I always swore I would never have a grey, but cowboy magic green spot remover solves all the problems!!!
 
My most knowledgeble horsey friend would never buy a 'warm blood' as they're 'not a proper breed'! Actually she has a point because if you read a vetinary book they seem to say 'warmbloods are often affected with this'.

Couldn't your instructor look out for one for you? These sort of people know you, know how well you can ride and know loads of people and what horses are around.

It's a longshot but try emailing the horsey mags such as 'Horse' they might be interested in helping you and doing an article on you!!
 
I've been thinking and researching and think i'd quite like an ID gelding, 15.2 - 16.2, that is great hacking alone,suitable as a first horse,calm mannered, don't care what colour but like Greys. Not asking for much is it??
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