SCG
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So Ive had my boy nearly a year now but have been thinking about selling him and would appreciate some advice about how much you think he is worth and what sort of home would be right for him.
Hes a full up 15hh registered Connie gelding, v handsome and well put together, plenty of bone, just turned 8, easy to do, he has a fab sweet temp, the kids brush his legs and lead him to the field, loves fuss but a character too, ie likes to pull your woolly hat off, unzip yr coat etc, can be bit wary of the farrier but fine with haynet, OK to clip with quiet clippers. Was quite nervous and a bit headshy when I first got him but fine now though can be a bit wary of strangers until he gets to know you and hes not keen on men. Lives in or out, v good doer, fine with other horses, absolutely no vices.
Has hunted/PC stuff in Ireland, has XC schooled jumping Intro fences, hes a fab, careful jumper, think he would easily affiliate. Hacks alone/company, on his own can be a bit hesitant/looky but think this may be my lack of confidence, in company can get strong/sometimes bucks if theres 2 or 3 of us having a canter, hes quite competitive and can bounce a bit if held at the back while the others go off. Hes a bit green on the flat, needs some work on his schooling, though I have a girl who is helping me and she gets him working in a beautiful outline so he can do it but otherwise will tend to go along with a slightly high head carriage.
Hes fine with normal traffic, sometimes can tense up and take a step to the side if a very large lorry goes by but to be fair our yard comes out onto a very busy main road with some huge lorries, it is a 30mph zone and there is a wide grass verge so not as dangerous as it sounds. Not keen on tractors though.
Im thinking of selling him because he needs bringing and needs someone to take him out and about and have some fun, think will be wasted with me as think he could be out doing PC stuff. I have galloped him in stubble fields and he is VERY fast and loves it, think he would be fab XC/hunting. Hes also a bit small, although he carries me easily I now realise I prefer the longer stride of a larger horse (15.2hh -16hh) although he is deep girthed and a sturdy chap, my friend is 510 and he takes up her leg easily. He sometimes feels a bit ponyish and wizzy for me, as a teenager I would have loved him but Im now a 42 year old fart and I really want an older, quieter schoolmaster type thats been there and got the t-shirt that I can go for long quiet hacks on and maybe do some novice dressage, small jumping etc.
Although pretty sensible and laid back about most things, I wouldnt say hes a 1st horse as he takes his confidence from his rider, he also has the typical Connie stubborn streak and can be cheeky sometimes and think he would try it on with a nervous/novice rider. I think a quiet, competent teenager would love him but at the same time dont want him to go to a whip happy brat or purely a competition home and be jumped to death, was thinking perhaps an experienced PC/hunting home where Mum can help bring him on?
Would really like to see him settled in a long term, family home where he will be loved and cared for as hes such a sweetie. I hate selling and would ideally hear about someone suitable through word of mouth, I worry that because of his temperament and ability and because hes a registered Connie and they seem to be so fashionable at the moment that someone unscrupulous will buy him masquerading as a private buyer and sell him on for a hefty profit with scant regard for where he is going. This is the bit that keeps me awake at night and has stopped me from selling him thus far.
Though have to say, the thought of looking for a new horse fills me with utter dread and theres a part of me that thinks better the devil you know. Maybe I should keep him for a bit and continue with his schooling and get a teenager to share him so they could take him out to PC etc?
Ah yes nearly forgot, how much do you think he is worth?
Grovelling apologies for such a LONG post and thanks for reading folks
Hes a full up 15hh registered Connie gelding, v handsome and well put together, plenty of bone, just turned 8, easy to do, he has a fab sweet temp, the kids brush his legs and lead him to the field, loves fuss but a character too, ie likes to pull your woolly hat off, unzip yr coat etc, can be bit wary of the farrier but fine with haynet, OK to clip with quiet clippers. Was quite nervous and a bit headshy when I first got him but fine now though can be a bit wary of strangers until he gets to know you and hes not keen on men. Lives in or out, v good doer, fine with other horses, absolutely no vices.
Has hunted/PC stuff in Ireland, has XC schooled jumping Intro fences, hes a fab, careful jumper, think he would easily affiliate. Hacks alone/company, on his own can be a bit hesitant/looky but think this may be my lack of confidence, in company can get strong/sometimes bucks if theres 2 or 3 of us having a canter, hes quite competitive and can bounce a bit if held at the back while the others go off. Hes a bit green on the flat, needs some work on his schooling, though I have a girl who is helping me and she gets him working in a beautiful outline so he can do it but otherwise will tend to go along with a slightly high head carriage.
Hes fine with normal traffic, sometimes can tense up and take a step to the side if a very large lorry goes by but to be fair our yard comes out onto a very busy main road with some huge lorries, it is a 30mph zone and there is a wide grass verge so not as dangerous as it sounds. Not keen on tractors though.
Im thinking of selling him because he needs bringing and needs someone to take him out and about and have some fun, think will be wasted with me as think he could be out doing PC stuff. I have galloped him in stubble fields and he is VERY fast and loves it, think he would be fab XC/hunting. Hes also a bit small, although he carries me easily I now realise I prefer the longer stride of a larger horse (15.2hh -16hh) although he is deep girthed and a sturdy chap, my friend is 510 and he takes up her leg easily. He sometimes feels a bit ponyish and wizzy for me, as a teenager I would have loved him but Im now a 42 year old fart and I really want an older, quieter schoolmaster type thats been there and got the t-shirt that I can go for long quiet hacks on and maybe do some novice dressage, small jumping etc.
Although pretty sensible and laid back about most things, I wouldnt say hes a 1st horse as he takes his confidence from his rider, he also has the typical Connie stubborn streak and can be cheeky sometimes and think he would try it on with a nervous/novice rider. I think a quiet, competent teenager would love him but at the same time dont want him to go to a whip happy brat or purely a competition home and be jumped to death, was thinking perhaps an experienced PC/hunting home where Mum can help bring him on?
Would really like to see him settled in a long term, family home where he will be loved and cared for as hes such a sweetie. I hate selling and would ideally hear about someone suitable through word of mouth, I worry that because of his temperament and ability and because hes a registered Connie and they seem to be so fashionable at the moment that someone unscrupulous will buy him masquerading as a private buyer and sell him on for a hefty profit with scant regard for where he is going. This is the bit that keeps me awake at night and has stopped me from selling him thus far.
Though have to say, the thought of looking for a new horse fills me with utter dread and theres a part of me that thinks better the devil you know. Maybe I should keep him for a bit and continue with his schooling and get a teenager to share him so they could take him out to PC etc?
Ah yes nearly forgot, how much do you think he is worth?
Grovelling apologies for such a LONG post and thanks for reading folks
