Comments on this horse

[Magicmillbrook]

We are thinking of going to see this horse for my eldest daughter (20 so not a child). Have got a little bit of history thus far, he has done a bit of hunting this season - hence hog, he is a bit of an ugly duckling (from photos) - but there is something about him that appeals

The only other horse on the maybe list is gorgeous, but at the very top of our price bracket. Being sold by a reputable dealer, know breeding (by the Artist), 7 yo, done a bit of everything, first horse to get my daughter excited since loosing the super cob, BUT more than double the price of this one. We need to wait until insurance payout before we know if we can make an offer - whereas this one is affordable now.

What do you think? Anything glaringly wrong from the photos?

[http://www.adtrader.co.uk/east-of-e...e/15-2hh-4year-old-shire-x-gelding/731684_185

 

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[Magicmillbrook]

Have repasted it in - it might work now

 

[C&C]

He has won me over as he is Shire x My boy is Shire x TB and hogged to

He isnt ugly, he is lovely

 

[Spiritedly]

I like him, what is your daughter planning on doing with him if she has him?

 

[Jazzy B]

I think Hugo would be worth a look his got a nice kind face and knowing another Hugo who is a jolly decent chap

 

[CeeBee]

Not ugly!
He looks like my lovely sadly departed Welsh x, can't see the shire in him. Gorgeous, I'd certainly go and see him

 

[Magicmillbrook]

I think his rear end doesnt match the front so guess he has got some growing up and filling out to do. When I say 'ugly' perhaps I am being a bit too strong - we have always had more 'unusal' types.

He would be an alround RC and family horse. Daughter had a 5yo percheron x (we think) who she brought on herself. She was green but straightforward and turned into a cracking alrounder - sadly we lost her when sh.e was only 7 1/2 and just coming to her peak.

I do like a bit of heavy or native horse in any mix. We are just so wary and suspicious of anything we see - hence going to a dealer to see the more exspensive horse. But as I say - there is something very 'appealing' about the look of this one

 

[Magicmillbrook]

I think Hugo would be worth a look his got a nice kind face and knowing another Hugo who is a jolly decent chap

I read it that they had had him since he was 8 months old - will re read and check upi

 

[ridefast]

I think he looks like a real sweety and not a bad price considering tack is included. Worth a look

 

[Magicmillbrook]

I think he looks like a real sweety and not a bad price considering tack is included. Worth a look

I tend to ignore the fact that tack is incuded - so far I have never bought a horse with well fitting tack or rugs, I would love to stand corrected one day though!

 

[Bikerchickone]

I think he looks lovely, definitely my kind of horse, I too like the ones with a bit of native heavy horse types in there! Only criticism I have is that none of the pictures are particularly good, nothing close up with him front or sideways on. Depending on how far away it is I'd think about asking for more pictires before traveling miles, but I'm a wary one too!

First impressions, I really like him!

 

[tallyho!]

I do like the draught crosses but this one seems a fairly poor example. He has the worst traits of both bless him... pigeon chested, a long back and a big shire head on wee body.

Sorry I had to say that, however on the plus side, he looks like he tracks up well on the flat, looks really quite cute and according to ad, a super temperament.

7 is young for a draught x and he may well mature further into a beautiful swan... and I can eat my words

 

[Rb1]

I think he looks lovely, definitely worth going to see (I'm no good with confirmation though, he just looks a nice sort). However I think it mainly depends what your daughter wants in her new horse. As she had her other horse (sorry to hear you lost him so young) from a green youngster does she want another young one that will need work, or does she want one that is slightly older and needs less 'teaching'.
This is the decision I had to make when getting my current horse (some years ago now), and as my first pony had been young and required schooling and experience, I decided to get an older more experienced horse that I could just get on with straight away.

 

[Super_Kat]

He looks lovely well worth a look!
I'll never understand why people use such terrible photo's for their ad's!

 

[Magicmillbrook]

I think he looks lovely, definitely worth going to see (I'm no good with confirmation though, he just looks a nice sort). However I think it mainly depends what your daughter wants in her new horse. As she had her other horse (sorry to hear you lost him so young) from a green youngster does she want another young one that will need work, or does she want one that is slightly older and needs less 'teaching'.
This is the decision I had to make when getting my current horse (some years ago now), and as my first pony had been young and required schooling and experience, I decided to get an older more experienced horse that I could just get on with straight away.

Hit the nail on the head there - D was looking forward to competeing this season, but did enjoy bringing on the super cob - decisions decisions, and the prices are so different.

Agree with the photo issue, we have only ever sold 2 and spent ages getting the photos just right, that said he might look better in the flesh

 

[Mare Stare]

I like him!

He's like a slim line version of my Doris. He has the same shape head as well (I swear she has some shire in her!).

I don't think the pictures do him justice. I think you'll need to see him in the flesh to fully assess his conformation.

 

[Moomin1]

I think it should be your daughter's choice - she is 20 years old and will probably want to make her own decisions! She sounds like an experienced horse woman!

 

[Kaylum]

I like him as well. He needs work and topline but that will come with work and feed.

Agree with the others what a waste of an advert with those rubbish photos.

 

[Little Squirrel]

He's only 4 and when he fills out he'll be lovely. I'm guessing he's not far away from you so he would be well worth a visit.