Buying sane sensible quiet horse for 2k

Really depends on what you want? We bought our Fjord for £2500 (when prices were at their highest), he hadn’t had a massive amount of schooling but is a sensible lad. Obviously he is no world beater but a great plod pony, which is exactly what we wanted. So they are out there.
 
I think it would be possible, it would depend on what you wanted to do with it. If you just wanted a happy hacker, it probably wouldn't be that hard to find something for that money, but something that would compete as well, you'd probably be restricted to older horses, those with vices or health issue/ require special management, etc.
 
Depends what you're looking for. You can get a green ex racehorse for nearly nothing. If you look at some from a reputable place then you can normally find a sane one. I got mine for 2k and with a lot of feeding up and some fitness work she is now showing potential for BE next season.
 
I think they can be found, just might take a while and a bit of searching. Local ads/ word of mouth is a better way to find lower priced horses in my experience. People who have forked out for an ad in the likes of H&H are generally expecting higher prices.

And don't necessarily be put off by age - yes, ok, older horses are "more likely" to have problems, but there are plenty out there who are sound and competing well into their twenties. You could just as easily buy a younger horse that may not stay sound!
 
penfold said:
Is it possible? Im not in a position to buy at present but just wondering.[/QUOTE/]

Yes!!!! I may have something for sale next year, who if proves as good under saddle as inhand will be a lovely quiet riding horse, will be looking for around 2k
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Ehmm, I'm not sure you'll find summat for 2 grand that is a good honest ploddy type as these are highly sought after and like finding a needle in a haystack. I got my boy for £2,500 and at that time he'd been used in a trekking centre and had never seen the inside of a school, hence green; plus had some issues. However, now, 2 years on, even though he's rising 14 I'd still expect a good price for him as he's a real darling and anyone's ride (almost!!) - we've dealt with the issues and he's now a reformed character.

But to be completely honest I reckon you're a tad optimistic if you're hoping to get anything really good for 2k, even in the present climate; but good luck anyway! You might just be lucky, you never know.
 
i paid about that for my darling Raff. he's safe, sane, sensible. jumps well (double clears BSJA). hacks perfectly. he won't set the showing world on fire (think cut and shut), and he can be a bit lazy in the school... but i am the least confident rider in the world and managed to ride him until i was 7 months pregnant.
oh, and he was only 6 when i got him too. so we have many years of having fun ahead of us (when he's fixed) xx

good luck!
 
Sane sensible and quiet does not necessarily mean ploddy! Forward going horses can be sensible and quiet, personally I prefer something you don't have to nag nag nag every stride.

And not all unschooled horses are necessarily nutters, sometimes they are just uneducated!

There's also a big difference between green and nuts! I've encountered plenty of youngsters who've been quiet and sensible from the word go, even if they need some experience of the world.

OP, I'd second the ex-racehorse idea that others have suggested. Everyone thinks TB's are all nutters, but a lot of ex-racers are pretty sane - they've been there done that and got the t-shirt, most are pretty sensible in traffic from being exercised on the roads, and are well used to loading, busy places etc. So if you are happy to put in a bit of schooling you may find an absolute gem of a horse.
 
I did! and when prices were generally higher :)

My confidence had taken a hammering so sane and sensible were at the top of my "must have" list when I was looking. For the same reason I wasn't prepared to take on anything green or young so with the limited budget I was looking at older ponies.

I really wanted a Highland but they were soooooooooo expensive so I ended looking at everything under 15.2 that was safe, suitable to live out and forward going with brakes (didn't ask for much, did I? :) ) and ended up buying a 16 yo Haflinger. He is a star, very reliable, mannerly, intelligent and a little pocket rocket.

As my late YO owner said when she saw him "Oh, you've got an Austrian Highland!"

Anyway, what I'm saying in a very long winded way is to find what you want - and sane sensible horses are in high demand - is that you might need to think a bit laterally and decide what you can compromise on in advance!
 
YES! I have a ID mare paid 1000 for. I rode her when i was pregnant up until my due date. She is such a good girl where ever you direct her she goes. She goes as quick or as slow as you like anyones ride. I also dont think it is disrespectful saying she is anyones ride it is a huge complement to her.
 
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