Anyone for some horse shopping for the perfect allrounder?

[Twinkley Lights]

Ok guys this one is a challenge. Below is the detailed spec for a friend returing to riding after a break. She can ride but is rusty and needs to get her riding legs back. Fancy shopping for a suitable neddy?

Wanted a safe, honest and reliable confidence giving horse for rider returning after a 4 year break, must be a good fun allrounder able to compete in RC activities and some novice Eventing , Dressage and SJ

Gelding preferred aged 7-10 years old no TB's, 14.2 - 15.2 hh

Pref ISH or MW stamp no TB's or heavy weight cobs

Must be well schooled and bombproof and never be strong or silly and spooky

Needs to be 100% safe in traffic including farm traffic. Must hack safely alone as this will be the norm and at times in company first or last

Ideally looking for a horse that's been there and done some things so no newly backed or project horses

No vices or behavioral issues such as rearing, bucking or napping, must be good to shoe, box and clip

Must be clean limbed no lumps or bumps, no medical conditions such as sweet itch , sarcoids or mud fever etc. Must pass a 5 stage vetting

Must be willing to agree to a reasonable trial period before purchase

Ideally within a 100 mile radius of Doncaster

Realistic budget for the right horse depending on age, type and experience

5* loving home awaits

Not asking much eh??

 

[Princess Jess]

I think it would probably be easier to buy a flying pig...

Seriously though I think your friend might have to comprise on something, as she is literally looking for a saint of a horse which is what everyone wants and there's a reason they're like gold dust! Having said that with a decent budget and patience she might be able to find something close to that description.
I think however the deal breaker would be expecting to have the horse on a 'reasonable trial period before purchase', I can't see anyone with a horse like that being willing to let it go on trial, especially as they'll probably have people queueing up to buy it
Good luck with the search though

 

[Twinkley Lights]

I know rare as hen's teeth but given budget and patience maybe. The LWVTB is down to my recent experience which has scared the living daylights out of everyone I know.

 

[Jools1234]

I don't know anyone who would be prepared to put a good honest horse out OLWVTB, you could very easily get a messed up horse back

 

[christine48]

Yes got one just like that for sale except its a mare and a trial would definately be out of the question. Yes she is as perfect as that too, rare as hens teeth!!

 

[smellsofhorse]

i know a nice safe all rounded but more than 100 miles from you and he's bigger than specified.

I think your friend may have to compromised on something.

but good luck.

 

[Twinkley Lights]

I don't know anyone who would be prepared to put a good honest horse out OLWVTB, you could very easily get a messed up horse back

I know would two week trail be better just long enough to see if it has serious and obvious probs?

 

[Twinkley Lights]

i know a nice safe all rounded but more than 100 miles from you and he's bigger than specified.

I think your friend may have to compromised on something.

but good luck.

Ok 150 miles but no chestnut mares

 

[FlaxenPony05]

Here are a few that I thought matched most of your specs:
1. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_12_yrs_15_2_hh_skewbald_north_yo/advert/243873
2. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_15_2_hh_bay_west_yorkshire/advert/245753
3. (I like this one a lot) http://www.horsemart.co.uk/cobs_horse_12_yrs_15_3_hh_bay_north_humberside/advert/244071
4. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_4_mths_15_0_hh_chestnut_cl/advert/246691
5. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_3_mths_15_3_hh_dark_bay_no/advert/246334
6. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_11_yrs_15_2_hh_bay_south_yorkshi/advert/246395
I'm not familiar with your area, these are all in the 'North East' filter on Horsemart so apologies if they're too far

 

[Princess Jess]

I know would two week trail be better just long enough to see if it has serious and obvious probs?

Again, if it was my horse I'd say no to even a 2 week trial. Not enough time for the horse to settle, but plenty of time for a nice horse to get recked...it takes years to train a horse well, seconds to ruin one
I would however be happy for any potential buyer to come and try the horse as many times as they liked, and spend the day with me and the horse to see it's routine and get to know the horse and its temperament.

Oooh Flaxenpony I like this one!
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_15_2_hh_bay_west_yorkshire/advert/245753
Seems very reasonably priced too, I wonder if I'm missing something here! At 15.2hh he's too small for me anyway and I do NOT need a new horse the week before starting university! He's tempting though

 

[ImmyS]

Was just about to post this http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_4_mths_15_1_hh_chestnut_so/advert/246131

Then I saw the comment about no chestnut mares! Sound like a sweetie on paper though

 

[Twinkley Lights]

Here are a few that I thought matched most of your specs:
1. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_12_yrs_15_2_hh_skewbald_north_yo/advert/243873
2. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_15_2_hh_bay_west_yorkshire/advert/245753
3. (I like this one a lot) http://www.horsemart.co.uk/cobs_horse_12_yrs_15_3_hh_bay_north_humberside/advert/244071
4. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_4_mths_15_0_hh_chestnut_cl/advert/246691
5. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_3_mths_15_3_hh_dark_bay_no/advert/246334
6. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_11_yrs_15_2_hh_bay_south_yorkshi/advert/246395
I'm not familiar with your area, these are all in the 'North East' filter on Horsemart so apologies if they're too far

Thanks

I would however be happy for any potential buyer to come and try the horse as many times as they liked, and spend the day with me and the horse to see it's routine and get to know the horse and its temperament.

The thing was I saw my last one 5 times , and jumped , hacked and schooled so it's still a lottery until you have it on the yard. Maybe she could go via a dealer?

 

[Princess Jess]

The thing was I saw my last one 5 times , and jumped , hacked and schooled so it's still a lottery until you have it on the yard. Maybe she could go via a dealer?

That's true, but I guess buying a horse is a lottery, sometime you can do everything right and still end up with a horse that for whatever reason isn't suitable. Sadly I don't think there is a fool proof method of ensuring what you buy is what is described!
A dealer may be an option, but again there are some good ones and some TERRIBLE ones, so caution advised! It might be worth looking at the dealer route provided you can get lots of personal recommendation from people that have used them. You do need to remember though that a dealer probably hasn't had the horse that long so doesn't know it as well as a private owner would know their horse. Pro's and cons with every option I suppose - buying a new horse is a nightmare isn't it?!

 

[Twinkley Lights]

3. (I like this one a lot) http://www.horsemart.co.uk/cobs_hors.../advert/244071
He is very cute shame he is 12.

 

[Princess Jess]

I really really want this one, I knew it was a bad idea to look at those adverts!
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_15_2_hh_bay_west_yorkshire/advert/245753

 

[Twinkley Lights]

Was just about to post this http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_4_mths_15_1_hh_chestnut_so/advert/246131

Then I saw the comment about no chestnut mares! Sound like a sweetie on paper though

She does sound really sweet, is it normal they are saying upfront no loans?

 

[FlaxenPony05]

3. (I like this one a lot) http://www.horsemart.co.uk/cobs_hors.../advert/244071
He is very cute shame he is 12.

Why not 12? It's not that old!

 

[Kokopelli]

I know of 3 lovely ones but ones a mare. They all will jump 3ft course no problem absolute saints in traffic (as bombproof as horses get) they move off the leg nicely but are all snaffle mouthed and are never strong or silly. Can gallop in open spaces with no reins etc.

Out of interested why no heavyweights? Would she be against medium weights? If so can think of 5 possible horses that tick all the boxes.

Can pm more details if interested?

 

[Twinkley Lights]

Why not 12? It's not that old!

I know but to ensure a longer career the limit is 10ish

 

[Twinkley Lights]

I know of 3 lovely ones but ones a mare. They all will jump 3ft course no problem absolute saints in traffic (as bombproof as horses get) they move off the leg nicely but are all snaffle mouthed and are never strong or silly. Can gallop in open spaces with no reins etc.

Out of interested why no heavyweights? Would she be against medium weights? If so can think of 5 possible horses that tick all the boxes.

Can pm more details if interested?

Thanks MW fine just not a heavy weight as cross country is an interest or too much warmblood or Tb as she is rusty. Pref no mares as she had a marish one a few years back and prefers boys.

 

[Kokopelli]

She isn't marish in the slightest (I normally hate mares but she is just lovely) I'll pm you more details now. I can think of a few that really fit the bill

 

[jellyshark]

I have a 14.2hh that ticks the boxes but again is a mare and I wouldn't do a trail either

 

[Honey08]

Here are a few that I thought matched most of your specs:
1. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_12_yrs_15_2_hh_skewbald_north_yo/advert/243873
2. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_15_2_hh_bay_west_yorkshire/advert/245753
3. (I like this one a lot) http://www.horsemart.co.uk/cobs_horse_12_yrs_15_3_hh_bay_north_humberside/advert/244071
4. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_4_mths_15_0_hh_chestnut_cl/advert/246691
5. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_7_yrs_3_mths_15_3_hh_dark_bay_no/advert/246334
6. http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all_rounder_horse_11_yrs_15_2_hh_bay_south_yorkshi/advert/246395
I'm not familiar with your area, these are all in the 'North East' filter on Horsemart
so apologies if they're too far

Love the first three of these!

I know but to ensure a longer career the limit is 10ish

Ten is nothing nowadays. You will miss out on a lot of good ones.

I wouldn't loan a horse with view to buy either, unless it was to a friend or friend of a friend.

 

[noblesteed]

I have a perfect one but he's 13 and has small melanoma (will pass vet). I am within area!

 

[1Lucie]

oohh they r like rocking horse cr&p! Not very helpful but i have one, paid through the nose for him but worth every penny and more!!!!!

 

[FfionWinnie]

Shopping is easy. Viewing is the bad bit. Just been on a tour looking for something similar and 2 sold before I got there, the other two napped with bucking and rearing, one while I was on it. Seeing one more tomorrow then going home. Seen a yearling colt I will buy if tomorrow's one is not 100%. Green I expected, napping with additional techniques I did not. Boooo

Makes me realise what a blooming good pony I have at home!

 

[Kokopelli]

I'm so surprised people think they're rare as I'd say at least half the horses on our yard are up to this spec. The other half are either comp horses or very quiet.

 

[Littlelegs]

Horses like that are like gold dust, so owners don't need to agree to trials. And with one like that if its known locally, the owner wouldn't have to wait for you to arrange a vetting, ones like that go too quickly. And most don't even get advertised, they go word of mouth. Budget needs to be very healthy too!

 

[FfionWinnie]

I'm so surprised people think they're rare as I'd say at least half the horses on our yard are up to this spec. The other half are either comp horses or very quiet.

Are they for sale?

 

[Kokopelli]

Are they for sale?

Yep