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Hi everyone,

I have a horse on loan at the moment who doesn't suit me as can be very dangerous hacking and is a very clumsy jumper.

he will be going back to his owner in a couple of months so i will be looking to buy a horse. i honestly dont think i will be able to get something suitable on loan so buying seems like my only option.

I was just looking for some advice on what i might be able to buy for my budget....

I dont think i can spend more than £5000 and i'm looking for

15.3 upwards
8 - 15 years
general safe and sane allrounder
safe to hack in all traffic and on its own
suitable for novice partner to ride occasionally

any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks x
 
Should easily find something within your price range
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I' say that was realistic. It might take some time to find the right one, but I think it's do-able.

At the moment things aren't shifting, or at least it doesn't seem like it, so I think given a few months and the credit crunch, prices will have to start coming down anyway.
 
Thanks everyone!

I haven't been doing much with my current loan horse because he's a bit of a maniac at times! He's absolutely gorgeous horse but unfortunately he just not right for me.

I would like to do a bit of unaffiliated eventing and lots of fun but safe hacks. So something reasonably talented but very sane as my partner is a complete novice! and i dont have as much confidence given the horse i'm currently riding!

Is this one too good to be true?
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/AdvertRef/HM8...HorseDetail.asp

i've never bought a horse before, i have always loaned - any tips?
 
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5k is way over budget, unless you want something that can do things you don't need. Around 3k is more likely.

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What a daft thing to say. And actually £5k is bang on the money!
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Thanks everyone!


Is this one too good to be true?
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/AdvertRef/HM8...HorseDetail.asp

i've never bought a horse before, i have always loaned - any tips?

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He seems a nice type, not to good to be true for the money plus he is ten (not old but still not young)

My advice dont just fall in love with the first horse you see, go and see lots of different horses and when you think you have found the right one make sure to try him more than once, hack him out alone and in company and pop a few jumps before agreeing to the sale
 
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5k is way over budget, unless you want something that can do things you don't need. Around 3k is more likely.

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What a daft thing to say. And actually £5k is bang on the money!
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Why is it a daft thing to say and 5k is way over the top!!
 
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5k is way over budget, unless you want something that can do things you don't need. Around 3k is more likely.

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What a daft thing to say. And actually £5k is bang on the money!
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Why is it a daft thing to say and 5k is way over the top!!

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I must say i agree, for a happy hacker and the occasional unaffiliated show i would be looking at 3000-3500, i certainly wouldnt pay 5k for it anyway
 
I like the horse you have posted about, he does look a bit on the cheap side to be honest but hey. My horse is a BSJA schoolmaster, he's 10 and it's great having a 10 year old - you get all the experience they have on your side, plus they are still young and exuberant and can have a bit of fun without you worrying about them too much - mine gallops round the field with his tail vertical like a 2 year old when I put him out, his age is just perfect and if it's your first horse, last thing you want is anything too much younger than that to be honest.
I think you're looking at the right sort of horse if that ad is anything to go by. You may become a bit more ambitious and want to do a bit more when you get your own horse, which is why getting an allrounder like that is also a good idea.
I went to see my horse 3 times before I bought him and had him on a week's trial. I bought a horse 18 months ago that I then had to sell, even though I had two lessons on her when I bought her - the instructor told me I was good enough to buy her even though I wasnt and that mare ruined my confidence! The new one is putting all my confidence back bless him. Make sure you are really sure! xxx
 
Ok so i might be able to spend a bit less than i thought,

How common is it to be able to have a horse on trial when your looking to buy?

My loan horse was perfect when i tried him out and sometimes he's perfect now. But when he's in a bad mood (quite often) he's dangerous. So i'd rather have something on trial before i commit to spending thousands.
 
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How common is it to be able to have a horse on trial when your looking to buy?


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rare to be honest, mainly because if the horse gets injury in your care it's a nightmare for the owner.

Look for long term owners with real reasons for selling or a producer that couldn't afford a bad rep!
 
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Ok so i might be able to spend a bit less than i thought,

How common is it to be able to have a horse on trial when your looking to buy?

My loan horse was perfect when i tried him out and sometimes he's perfect now. But when he's in a bad mood (quite often) he's dangerous. So i'd rather have something on trial before i commit to spending thousands.

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Some people allow, others dont. As said its just best to make sure you try the horse alone, in company, over a jump, some people will even let you take it to a competition before you agree to buy it, just make sure you try the horse out thouraghly(sp?)
 
I think that 10 year old's reasonably priced but to me £5K is a lot fo money but then i guess maybe people expect to pay that for something sane and that will do the job. Personally I wouldn't pay more than £3K for a horse (well at present £50's about my budget!) as I just think for some reason people do overpirce what is just a nice horse.

Suppose if people are willing to pay the money then the horse is worth as much as people are going to pay (if you see what I mean). Don't be afraid to look at cheaper ones, just because it is cheaper doesn't mean it's not good, some people are just more realistic about how much value you can put on an animal than others!
 
the only thing I would be warey about it they are dealers, there are a few that she has advertised and some have a blokes name on there too. Sorry to sound negative, but if the horses were that good then why didn't the old owner sell him instead of getting peanuts for what seems like a genuine horse? Do go and have a look, it is worth going to see as many as you can but make sure you have someone knowledgable come with you. I have had horses all shapes and sizes for the last 30 years, competed seriously when younger, thought I couldn't be caught out with dodgy dealers and guess what I was! I now have a horse that I can't ride and I have just had to fork out more money to buy the horse that I was trying to look for originally!
 
I'm glad you all think i'm being realistic!

the horse i have on loan is worth £3000 and i really dont want another horse like him. therefore i'm happy to spend £4-5K to ensure i get a really good one.

I want one around 10 years old that is ideal for me and that i can keep for the rest of its life. That ad i posted earlier looked great so will look for something like that i think.

I just need a horse with a heart of gold who will always try its best and just generally be safe and enjoyable to ride in all spheres.
 
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I'm glad you all think i'm being realistic!.

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I think most of us said 5k is too much, the horse you have on loan might be for sale for 3k, doesn't mean that is what he's worth or that all other 3k horses will be the same.
 
He's defintely worth it, if not more! He is amazing at dressage and would suit a professional, i actually think my instructor may buy him!
However i'm just not into dressage that much, i prefer to hack and jump but unfortunately they are his weakest points!

I'm getting rather excited now i know that i can buy what i want for the money that i have. I wish i could start looking straight away but my horse isn't going back yet and the yard is full!
 
My friend just bought a 17hh ID x TB, 12yrs, done BSJA Affiliated and ODE's, very laid back, brill temperment etc...


£2000!!! INC all tack and rugs
The owner just wanted him to go to a nice home as she has a spinal injury and can no longer ride.
 
Yes of course you are being realistic, maybe a bit too realistic.
The horse in my siggy is on for just over £3k and he's a sensible, normal full allrounder - so I don't see why you can't find what you want!
 
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My friend just bought a 17hh ID x TB, 12yrs, done BSJA Affiliated and ODE's, very laid back, brill temperment etc...


£2000!!! INC all tack and rugs
The owner just wanted him to go to a nice home as she has a spinal injury and can no longer ride.

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What a brilliant price! However I do think your friend was very very lucky!
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I think it depends what area you are in the country - as prices can vary enormously.

Certainly where I'm based (Glos/Oxon) I think you'd be looking to pay about £5k for a nice Riding Club type horse.

Why don't you do a search in the For Sale section of HHO to see what you get for that sort of money. You can narrow the search down by age and price, so its very easy to do. That'll give you an idea as to what is out there.
 
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