Can someone look at a horse for me please.

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Ive been looking for ages for a kind straightforward horse ,safe sane to hack ,riding club etc ,share with daughter. Seen a nice mare on MTF cobs ,although young i really like the look of her. Useless with links if someone cann do for me would be grateful ,coloured mare called Sue.
 
I've tried to find the ad but have failed to locate it. If you bring the ad up on your computer, copy the address bar and then paste that in the forum reply box. :)
 
I couldn't find a website, if you can send a link or give me some way of finding it I am happy to look but all I found were a few ads that were out of date and a facebook page that had nothing on it.
 
She looks nice, I'd be put of by the stupid photos of someone standing on her back and sliding off her bum!
To me it proves nothing unless you are looking for a circus horse!
Sorry, but it's a pet hate of mine to see people standing on horses backs like that.
 
No I agree.I don't like it. I suppose they are trying to prove how sensible she is....Just need feedback as although she is green and ridden in a field whether she looks sound and worth viewing as quite a long drive. Thanks in advance to anyone for thoughts.
 
Having now seen the ad and price I am amazed, the video hardly shows a horse established in all paces it looks extremely green to say the least, yes you can stand on her back but who really wants to do that?
 
Look at the bottom left picture. I would be extremely unhappy about the level of sink in her fetlock joints and the fact that her supporting foreleg is very back at the knee. The last horse I saw looking like that on a photo was put down at seven with DSLD. She may be fine when she strengthens up but is not a risk that I would take, personally.
 
As always I will put a dampener on it - sorry.

The claims on the advert are far fetched, she does not have elevated paces and she does not have perfect conformation or movement. Watch her trot towards the camera. My thoughts on the video are, a young and newly imported Irish horse, probably broken earlier in the summer and aimed at the lucrative market for cobs. Sensible yes and looks sweet enough tempered, but I very much doubt she has done much work or schooling. Her back is long which makes it more difficult to get her off the forehand. These types do fetch money but there is a lot of time and money to be spent in making her yet.

Is there anyone on here local that could look for you first ?
 
hmm paces dont look particulary elevated to me and perfect conformation is a very bold claim that doesnt really seem to be true judging from the pics but i would give seller a call, she does have a very good reputation and may have a few suitable ones in you could try if you make the journey to view, always worth having organising your own vetting with an impartial vet rather than take the word of any seller though.
 
Based on that video, I wouldn't be spending anywhere near that price. I'm sure she's lovely and sweet, but no, far too much money for a green horse that may or may not have the potential for what you want.
 
People rave about this dealer. Dont think I've ever seen an unhappy customer, but I've seen more than one properly lame horse in her ads. Shes tricky to get hold of and has a lightening fast turnover. A lot sell unseen. I wouldnt plan a long trip to see her. The horse will probably gone in the next 24 hours or so
 
Please always remember the saying 'you get what you pay for'! I would suggest you follow up the local one that is more expensive - you will have the chance to find out much more about it if it is local and whatever you pay to buy it, it will cost you far more to keep it over the years.
 
I wouldn't go for her, definetely not as described. Although she can be stood on (which proves nothing) the video does not show her with something potentially spooky. The fact that the seller is wrong about her paces means she could be wrong about the spookiness as well.

Have you looked at www.chilverfarmstables.co.uk as the horses are almost exactly what you would like and if you visit the owner will help you find a good her. Definetely worth a look.
 
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Having now seen the ad and price I am amazed, the video hardly shows a horse established in all paces it looks extremely green to say the least, yes you can stand on her back but who really wants to do that?
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I think she looks a nice type, show quality NOT.
If you already have a good balanced seat and independant hands and want to learn how to school a horse, starting with the absolute basics, then I think she would be the just one for you as she has a good temperament.
You can probably find a number of horses at this price so you need to be sure this is the one you like best.
I would factor in a lesson per week for eight weeks covering long reining, basic paces, basic transitions, collection, gridwork, crossed poles etc.
She looks like a good type.
When you go to try her, ask to bring her in from the field, groom her, pick feet, tack up, watch them ride her.
Ask them NOT to ride her before you get there.
Ask them how long they have had her, they are either fools [tricks], or they are dealers, in which case you need a written warranty that she has no vices and is suitable for a novice rider. Remember you will have to do a lot of work if you want a nice riding horse, but if you just want a happy hacker she should also need to be "fit for purpose"
You need to make sure she safe in traffic.
Make out a check list and ask a lot of questions by email so you have the written reply.
Ride her for as long as you want within reason, then take her out of the school, past her stable, past her field gate. She may show a tiny bit of resistance so be ready to tap her with a schooling whip.
Get her 5 stage vetted, and tell the vet what you need, what level you are doing in your riding as of now.
 
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Edited to say, I did not realise there was more on fb, if horse has poor conformation DO NOT BUY.
Prices in Ireland are very low, I saw an unbroken but very, very nice little cob in Ireland, it was about £300 , £500 delivered.
 
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impossible to form conclusive opinion from what is seen.

however, I like the look of her, I like the way she moves, undeveloped, great, un spoiled, you could really bring out good things from that rhythm, if you have the skill to give her time to understand and develop the muscles correctly, her canter is not bad at all, she looks like a 5 year old horse should, to me, not falsely overschooled, and I am sure whatever else may not be perfect about her, given the right person she would do a lovely dressage test, she shows reaching out into the contact at certain points, and if you can clamber all over her like that, she COULD be a horse that is strong in the mind and not easily upset, which would help her to rise to any occasion such as show grounds where over stimulation can be a problem to overcome with less solid minded horses. but I always prefer young, untrained horses, they are all I look at really.

best of luck!
 
The only judgement I can make is she has more black than white and this is good!

Seriously though, she looks sweet enough but not great quality. I doubt I'd pay that for her.
 
She is 5 years old therefore there must be a bit of greenness reagardless of what she's done. And when someone new takes her on that baby side greenness will initially come out until she's settled and sure. And you've still got a couple more years of growth and filling out . I am a little sniffy about the add saying she comes with a 5 star vetting. We all now the vetting is only really valid for the day it's done anyway. Price wise is on the steep side.
 
I'm so desperate not to get it wrong that despite the positive bits I like and other see there is much to cause concern. Local horse who is also 5 yr old irish mare with local events has been reduced slightly but is at top of budget so have talked myself out of her s think she may be too good. I liked her stamp and head and that she looked unfazed. Her greenest isn't a concern as will have regular lessons but issues with confirmation do. My 23 yr old has odd feet and this has caused her issues over the years so I really appreciate all this help from you all.
 
D, all of my horses are too good for me. I think they're happy though pootling about. If the local mare ticks your boxes, go and ring the seller and find out a bit more about her. :)
 
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D, all of my horses are too good for me. I think they're happy though pootling about. If the local mare ticks your boxes, go and ring the seller and find out a bit more about her. :)
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Shes stunning ,but has the ability to be a top level s/j or eventer although they have said temperament is fab and kind enough to do local level which is the most daughter would do and i want to dressage. Think i prob need to try her even if its to rule her out...
 
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