Buying from breeders

Brilliant!

I bought my little appaloosa foal from a well known appy breeder and couldn't have wished for a better experience.

She was the other end of the country so I didn't see him until he was weaned and the transporter brought him down to me. I was happy to buy just on photos and videos and vetting as she has such an excellent reputation, as does her stallion and he has offspring out showing and competing and doing well.

My colt is very well handled and she was incredibly honest about him, kept me up to date with everything from the time I decided to have him (he was about 6 weeks) up until he was weaned and then on the yard for a few weeks and then came home to me.

We still keep in touch now and I'd happily ring her for advice at any time as she has been so helpful and kind.
 
Yes, I have bought from (proper) breeders and never had a problem.

You know that the horse for sale is only for sale as they produce them, not because there is a problem with them. Would recommend. You can also usually look at relaited animals and have a good idea as to how a youngster will turn out too in the future.
 
I bought something - was TOTALLY ripped off. TBH I'm not even sure the filly was by who they said she was by.....fully registered although that means nowt until DNA'd. I'm sure most breeders are honest folk who want the best for their youngstock, but these if I had known what I know now I would never have bought from them. There was a huge to do on another forum when it was found out they ripped off someone else in the same manner.
 
I recently bought a couple of weanling colts at auction. they are just super,lead,tie up,can be groomed,eating hard feed and were wormed, registered,passported and microchipped,excellent. One was approx £200 the other £400 I had viewed some at private studs but was less than impressed by some.Anything decent, similar to those I bought was in the region of £1500. And at auction there was the chance to walk around the stabling and choose from around 300 animals. Auction is the way forward, I wont buy privately in rip-off Britain again.
 
horsesforever1 said:
I recently bought a couple of weanling colts at auction. they are just super,lead,tie up,can be groomed,eating hard feed and were wormed, registered,passported and microchipped,excellent. One was approx £200 the other £400 I had viewed some at private studs but was less than impressed by some.Anything decent, similar to those I bought was in the region of £1500. And at auction there was the chance to walk around the stabling and choose from around 300 animals. Auction is the way forward, I wont buy privately in rip-off Britain again.
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Can I ask what auction you went to?
 
horsesforever1 said:
I recently bought a couple of weanling colts at auction. they are just super,lead,tie up,can be groomed,eating hard feed and were wormed, registered,passported and microchipped,excellent. One was approx £200 the other £400 I had viewed some at private studs but was less than impressed by some.Anything decent, similar to those I bought was in the region of £1500. And at auction there was the chance to walk around the stabling and choose from around 300 animals. Auction is the way forward, I wont buy privately in rip-off Britain again.
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So the breeder is ripping you off when they charge more than the stud fee for a weaned foal?
 
if you buy something off a reputable breeder who cares for the horses and does everything properly the experience will mainly be a pleasant one. HOWEVER if you go to a back yard dealer as i call them you WILL have a bad experience or end up with something either insane, ill, ext. it is worth asking around if you are thinking of a certain dealer as many horsey people in that area will no them by reputation whether it is a good rep or a bad one. x
i have had experiences with both types and i would say just be very careful what you are buying and who you buy from make sure you can get a vet to come out and check it before you buy xx
 
I have bought very sucessfully from louella stud, purchased my chap as an unbroken 3yo they were very honest about him pointing out he hated picking his feet up.

At least if you buy from an experianced stud you can garentee that the horse has been brought up in ideal conditions as a foal, ie in family groups with other youngsters and older ones to teach manners and basically give them a very solid upbringing.

And even though they are a big stud they are always interested to hear how he is doing and have a genuine interest in the futures of their progeny.

My chap has manners to burn, is very chilled and never says no. Would definatly recommend
 
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I bought both the horses in my sig, who are full brother and sister from Trevoulter Barton Stud and have been delighted with them both. We bought the roan as a newly broken 4yr old and the black as a 2yr old. I think after having the roan we had an idea of the temperement and talent of something with similar breeding and sofar haven't been proved wrong.
 
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