BunnyDog
Well-Known Member
A couple times I have started threads like this, but I am curious from the side of the pond that you all are on, when you go to look at a horse for yourself, what do you prioritize and what do you not worry about as much?
I know that riding, training, daily things and trends vary between the countries but I am genuinely wondering what things matter to you?
As an aside, I'm always surprised that people use pics of horses intended for jump careers with the horse in poor form over a jump, as an advert pic. Some are bad enough that while I might have been interested to that point I would dismiss the horse if it's shown to jump over it's shoulder frequently. Maybe I am the only person who thinks this way, but maybe not. Especially with event horses or prospects, this is a bigger deal. Not every fence has a frangible (yet) to save you.
But overall what are the things that make or break a sale for you?
Emily
Adding the pic that made me track down Cudo's owner all over the internet to find him. LOL Only took 2 weeks to reach her.
I know that riding, training, daily things and trends vary between the countries but I am genuinely wondering what things matter to you?
As an aside, I'm always surprised that people use pics of horses intended for jump careers with the horse in poor form over a jump, as an advert pic. Some are bad enough that while I might have been interested to that point I would dismiss the horse if it's shown to jump over it's shoulder frequently. Maybe I am the only person who thinks this way, but maybe not. Especially with event horses or prospects, this is a bigger deal. Not every fence has a frangible (yet) to save you.
But overall what are the things that make or break a sale for you?
Emily
Adding the pic that made me track down Cudo's owner all over the internet to find him. LOL Only took 2 weeks to reach her.