rabatsa
Confuddled
I hope that Jack turns out to be everything that you hope for and passes any vetting.
Boggle- USA bound!
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Tarragon
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I like the way a nearly 3 hour drive in Canada is practically a straight line!
FestiveFuzz
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I don’t think I’ve ever been so invested in a horse viewing that’s not my own 
Eagerly awaiting Michen’s viewing recap, fingers crossed it’s gone well xx
Eagerly awaiting Michen’s viewing recap, fingers crossed it’s gone well xx
Michen
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Well… I basically spent two hours rebacking a horse lol. He needs to be treated like a complete clean slate. There is a lot to like, but plenty of things to unpick/fix for sure. He’s a mixture of worried, maybe a bit sore (terrible fitting saddle), rude, funny, intelligent, sensitive.
I didn’t walk away thinking omg I love this horse I can’t be without him, I did walk away feeling intrigued and like he could be really cool and interesting. When I eventually sat on him, I really liked the size/shape/feel of him.
I would not pay a penny more than half of what they want for him. He is a lot of project. I threw a number out and if they come back to me on it I will think carefully and sleep on it.
I walked away feeling sad at the idea of him not being in my barn but also very matter of fact that probably he would be a pain in the arse in my barn!
Oh and I was impressed with my courage to get on something that many probably wouldn’t have, lol. There was no test rider. And I did enjoy our time together- it was rewarding how he finished va how he started. So I do think I like that bit a lot.
I didn’t walk away thinking omg I love this horse I can’t be without him, I did walk away feeling intrigued and like he could be really cool and interesting. When I eventually sat on him, I really liked the size/shape/feel of him.
I would not pay a penny more than half of what they want for him. He is a lot of project. I threw a number out and if they come back to me on it I will think carefully and sleep on it.
I walked away feeling sad at the idea of him not being in my barn but also very matter of fact that probably he would be a pain in the arse in my barn!
Oh and I was impressed with my courage to get on something that many probably wouldn’t have, lol. There was no test rider. And I did enjoy our time together- it was rewarding how he finished va how he started. So I do think I like that bit a lot.
Petalpoos
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Sounds interesting, let’s see if they move the price.
Peglo
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Very interesting analysis. I was so looking forward to hearing what you thought of him.
I hope they realise how good you would be for him and accept a lower price. An improvement in him in 1 ride is promising.
Will you ride him again or are you on your way back?
I hope they realise how good you would be for him and accept a lower price. An improvement in him in 1 ride is promising.
Will you ride him again or are you on your way back?
Michen
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It was interesting in many ways because I think I now know a few things about myself and what I want and what I am or am not capable of.
Yes he improved and quick. He started off extremely worried.
I think she was thrilled at how I got on with him but my honest thought (and what she said really) is that they rushed him and messed him up a bit and now she has to explain to the owner whose not very horsey, why he’s not worth the price they hoped. She was very honest and I really appreciated her for that.
Including shipping, at the price I would be willing to pay, I can afford to write it off and not be too annoyed. He would still need to pass a vetting though but I wouldn’t bother with x rays.
Yes he improved and quick. He started off extremely worried.
I think she was thrilled at how I got on with him but my honest thought (and what she said really) is that they rushed him and messed him up a bit and now she has to explain to the owner whose not very horsey, why he’s not worth the price they hoped. She was very honest and I really appreciated her for that.
Including shipping, at the price I would be willing to pay, I can afford to write it off and not be too annoyed. He would still need to pass a vetting though but I wouldn’t bother with x rays.
Michen
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Sheep
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He is very handsome and I’m sure you have good history with bay boys called Jack…?
All joking aside, very interesting analysis and am looking forward to hearing what happens next.
All joking aside, very interesting analysis and am looking forward to hearing what happens next.
Michen
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This is true!!!
He was interesting. I did really enjoy my time with him.
If they want to discuss my offer then that’s cool, and I can play with him over winter and see how I feel in spring or sell him if I’m not keen. If not, no harm done either.
FestiveFuzz
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It sounds like you’d be really good for him, and that he’s got enough about him that he won’t be boring. The fact you saw such a quick improvement is promising. It sounds like the seller knows he’s overpriced in his current state, it’s just whether the owner will accept less I guess.
I always think viewings like this are helpful regardless of whether you bring the horse home as they help cement exactly what you actually want versus what you think you want/need, but it’s a shame it wasn’t an instant “OMG I want him” or “not for me” as they’re always simpler.
I always think viewings like this are helpful regardless of whether you bring the horse home as they help cement exactly what you actually want versus what you think you want/need, but it’s a shame it wasn’t an instant “OMG I want him” or “not for me” as they’re always simpler.
Michen
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Totally! I’m really glad I went to see him. And his shape, size, neck was PERFECT for me. I got on him and thought yeh this is my kinda build for sure.
I also think I’d be good for him (not that I’m anything other than a very average rider- but because I’d take it super slow and just get to know him all winter)
I also think I’d be good for him (not that I’m anything other than a very average rider- but because I’d take it super slow and just get to know him all winter)
Kunoichi73
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I think you look good on him.
It's great that you're sharing all these details with us. It's interesting for someone like me who won't be buying anything any time soon, to see what people think about when looking for and trying a new horse.
Thank you for including us in your horse search journey.
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Michen
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Of course! Honestly I was expecting there to be a rider and not expecting to have to do all this mounting block stuff etc but I’m also glad I did it because it showed me whether I do or don’t want to be doing that kind of thing.
EventingMum
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He is handsome. It does sound as if the owners aren't terribly knowledgeable. Was it them that rushed him and then sent him to the trainer you viewed him with? I hope they accept your offer!
Michen
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Honestly no the trainer has rushed him. They wanted him to go to a ridden show last weekend. I expect under pressure to get a certain price for him and get him sold.
The trainer fully said she pushed him too hard and has set him way back.
Keith_Beef
Novice equestrian, accomplished equichetrian
That tells us a lot about the coffee in Canada...@Michen Are you there yet?
I spent quite a bit of time in Canada and remember that locals would have thought 3 hours a reasonable drive to get a good cup of coffee.
Maybe just get a mug of soup from Timmy's?
EventingMum
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Wow! I suppose at least she is honest but what a shame for Jack.
Honey08
Waffled a lot!
He’s à really good looking boy.
Michen
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He’s no Boggle to look at but he’s smart and has presence for sure.
Fieldlife
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The trainers wherehe’s based at were not willing to ride him for you?
sarah.oxford
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He looks fab. I hope they seriously consider your offer 
Michen
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Trainer is older with a torn ACL, proper old school showing don’t think she rides much if at all anymore. No one else was around
all very casual.alibali
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Poor lad looks worried but kind. In need of a sensible pair of hands. I like him!
Ahrena
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He suits you!! Hope they agree on the price, he sounds like a rewarding fellow if he improved so much in one session!
OldNag
Wasting my time successfully....
Buy the pony 
He looks a nice sort.
(Totally biased, I love Morgans).
He looks a nice sort.
(Totally biased, I love Morgans).
SEL
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I can't believe they presented you with a barely backed horse! You do look good on him....
2ndtimearound
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I think the two of you look like a potentially great partnership in the making. But as you’re willing to sell on if he doesn’t turn out to be quite right for you, if they’re willing to accept your offer and he vets okay, I’d say go for it!
Caol Ila
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He's a beautiful pony. I hope they come down to a fair price you can live with, because he sounds like he needs a person like you in his life.
It's always hard to know with a youngster who you've got. There were days with Hermosa when I was like, this is the best horse in the world. Then there were phases (especially the one right after I weaned the foal, where everything I'd taught her in the previous year went completely out the f**king window), where I was like, I'll back you, then I'll sell you.
It's always hard to know with a youngster who you've got. There were days with Hermosa when I was like, this is the best horse in the world. Then there were phases (especially the one right after I weaned the foal, where everything I'd taught her in the previous year went completely out the f**king window), where I was like, I'll back you, then I'll sell you.