Dilemma .....

[rachk89]

Honestly just ignore others opinions. No not everyone will like him because he was a riding school horse but so what? You like him and that's all that matters. If he makes you smile when you're riding, then ignore everyone else as he is right for you.

I was told by a few people on here that my current horse wouldn't be suitable for me. Had I listened to them, I would now have a steady cob that would be boring me to death after it helped fix my confidence issues. Instead I ignored them and got the horse that made me happy, the warmblood x Connemara. Luckily for me, his good sire and his Connemara side clearly made him an intelligent horse as he remained calm and unresponsive to my nerves, even if I was literally shaking on him from fear on a bad day. They didn't know him and were wrong about him as they assumed he would be nuts based only upon his age and the Oldenburg in him.

Just like how easily they could be wrong about your horse. Any horse is capable of injuries, my one is stabled next to a horse worth a hell of a lot who just recently got off being stable bound and rehabilitated from a knee injury. There is another horse her by again worth a lot and yet can't be ridden for about a year. Background and price makes little difference in horses, you are either lucky or you aren't. Simple as that.

 

[applecart14]

No not everyone will like him because he was a riding school horse but so what? .

FFS -Missing the point again....someone please put me out of my misery. Does no one read the previous replies?? ITS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FACT HE IS A RIDING SCHOOL HORSE (AND THEREFORE WE CONSIDER HIM RUBBISH) -END OF. AND BREATHE......

 

[PaddyMonty]

Does no one read the previous replies??

On a long thread no I don't think they do, including you. The OP had already stated she would have a 5 stage vetting carried out long before you first reply. You then went on say OP should get a 5 stage vetting done.

 

[Kat]

OP I am not going to wade in to the argument this thread has become but would like to suggest that you have a read of some of Redmone's old threads about Dolly. They are nice diary style posts about a first time owner buying a riding school pony. They face some challenges get lots of good advice and things work out eventually.

 

[applecart14]

If you are not wanting to get a vetting I would at least ask a vet to give him the once over to check he is completely sound before you buy him for the very reasons I have stated previously.

I hope the vet finds him suitable for you as you have obviously decided to buy him from the sounds of it!

On a long thread no I don't think they do, including you. The OP had already stated she would have a 5 stage vetting carried out long before you first reply. You then went on say OP should get a 5 stage vetting done.

My very words are above actually suggesting to the OP that if she didn't want to get a vetting done at the very least she should get the vet to check him over. Then in the next sentence I stated "I hope the vet finds him suitable for you", so I do think I read the post correctly.

 

[teacups]

Applecart, I think then there must be a misunderstanding between your intentions and how it reads.
This is how what you wrote read to me, for example - you were saying OP was not intending to get a vetting; you strongly advised OP to get a vetting or get a vet to at least look at the horse and, assuming OP got a vetting, hoped that the horse would pass because OP had clearly already decided to buy whatever the outcome.

OP had in fact already said there would be a 5 stage vetting. I'm another who assumed you hadn't read the thread before replying.

 

[applecart14]

Applecart, I think then there must be a misunderstanding between your intentions and how it reads.
This is how what you wrote read to me, for example - you were saying OP was not intending to get a vetting; you strongly advised OP to get a vetting or get a vet to at least look at the horse and, assuming OP got a vetting, hoped that the horse would pass because OP had clearly already decided to buy whatever the outcome.

OP had in fact already said there would be a 5 stage vetting. I'm another who assumed you hadn't read the thread before replying.

I did not state that the OP was not intending to get a vetting at all and I am perplexed that you should think that. When I said "if you are not wanting to get a vetting" the same as I would state as an example "if you are not wanting salt on your chips you might like to consider vinegar instead". Bit of a naff example, I know, but all I can think of at this moment in time.

Teacups - you would be great working for the tabloids as they miquote people all the time! Do you know what, does any of this matter? The OP asked for opinions. I gave her mine based on factual evidence and experience and through talking to a very good veterinary physio about a friend who was wanting to buy something similar. She is experienced in dealing with all sorts of animals from all sorts of disciplines and knows the pitfals based on the work she does treating such animals.

The OP is not going to listen to this so that's up to her. She has obviously made up her mind what she wants to do and good luck to her, I sincerely hope it works out for her sake. The only reason I continued with this thread was because I was labelled as looking down my nose at riding school horses as this was not the case at all.

Then someone on the forum says "There's helpful advice and then there's hammering home a point which had already been made several times over. I'm sure most of us know the excitement of buying our first and can imagine how deflating it would be to have a horse or worse, the idea of a type of horse pulled apart". If I was 'hammering home' by repeating what I have already said because the OP then comes out with a sentence like "I don't understand why some people are against buying RS horses". Maybe it could possibly be for the reasons already given, and i am not the only one to think this! Its not that we don't like them, its that we know pitfals associated with buying them. And as for pulling a horse apart, this was not the case, I was merely pointing out a valid experience. Hardly pulling it apart....

I am bowing out of this now, I really am, its getting most silly.

 

[teacups]

I didn't misquote you: I didn't even try to quote you. I told you how what you wrote came across to me.

I was also trying to be nice when I said there must be a misunderstanding bewteen what you intended to say and how it came across when written down.

My understanding of '...you would be great working for the tabloids as they misquote people all the time!...' (that is a quote) is that your intention is to insult me in return: pretty sure there is no misunderstanding there.

 

[rachk89]

FFS -Missing the point again....someone please put me out of my misery. Does no one read the previous replies?? ITS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FACT HE IS A RIDING SCHOOL HORSE (AND THEREFORE WE CONSIDER HIM RUBBISH) -END OF. AND BREATHE......

Did i say specifically that you or anyone here won't like him because he is a riding school horse? No so take your own advice and breathe. Calm down.

Unfortunately for the OP she WILL meet people who are snobby about riding school horses. Maybe they are on here maybe they aren't I don't know any of you personally. I am telling her to ignore the opinions of others when it comes to her horse that's all.

And frankly with all the people who jumped up and down going "oh watch out you may get problems with him being an ex riding school horse I know loads of people who had problems" then is it any wonder she took offence? Its the same as when people say cobs are useless you all get huffy about that so understand it from her view.

 

[paddi22]

And frankly with all the people who jumped up and down going "oh watch out you may get problems with him being an ex riding school horse I know loads of people who had problems" then is it any wonder she took offence? Its the same as when people say cobs are useless you all get huffy about that so understand it from her view.

But even if people DID say that, it still doesn't mean she should take offence at it. I sounded out about an exracer on a forum years ago, and 90% of the comments were about people dramatically saying the issues they or their friends had. I didn't take offence to ANY of it as no one knew either me or the horse, so it wasn't personal, it was people talking about THEIR experiences. And down the line I was grateful people raised the issues they had, as some of them arose later on. Like when the horse was hyper, i remembered someone had said mollassed food affected theirs, so changing diet was a quick and easy way to knock that issue on the head. Having heard peoples story helped me pinpoint any issues as they arose.

The OPs horse and riding school sounds great so it doesn't sound like she will have these issues, but i don't see the harm in people telling their experiences. If everyone had just replied to my ex-racer thread saying 'good luck' 'he sounds amazing' 'gonna be brilliant' i would have gotten a great ego boost, but I wouldn't have learned anything or expanded my knowledge at all.

 

[Apercrumbie]

OP I think you're making a sensible decision buying this horse. You know him well and he sounds perfect for someone coming back into horses. Any comments I made about him potentially changing were very well-intentioned. I didn't say them to put you off, or to be mean about a riding school horse. As I said I think Dougal sounds great. I said them because teething issues are almost inevitable and it is best to be prepared. You have support around you so I have no doubt you will cope well with his settling issues. I think most people (not all) have been well intentioned on this thread and simply wanted to give you a heads up about potential issues, again just so you are aware, not to be mean or snobby. A couple of posters have been less helpful but that is all part and parcel of an online forum - you get a complete cross section of opinions. This is useful as you can consider things you wouldn't have thought of and apply what works for you while ignoring what doesn't. I hope you continue to post on this forum - I would love to hear about your progress with Dougal when you get him next spring.

 

[LovesCobs]

OP I think you're making a sensible decision buying this horse. You know him well and he sounds perfect for someone coming back into horses. Any comments I made about him potentially changing were very well-intentioned. I didn't say them to put you off, or to be mean about a riding school horse. As I said I think Dougal sounds great. I said them because teething issues are almost inevitable and it is best to be prepared. You have support around you so I have no doubt you will cope well with his settling issues. I think most people (not all) have been well intentioned on this thread and simply wanted to give you a heads up about potential issues, again just so you are aware, not to be mean or snobby. A couple of posters have been less helpful but that is all part and parcel of an online forum - you get a complete cross section of opinions. This is useful as you can consider things you wouldn't have thought of and apply what works for you while ignoring what doesn't. I hope you continue to post on this forum - I would love to hear about your progress with Dougal when you get him next spring.

couldn't have put it better myself. I'd also like to know how you get on. my point was only to then advise Dougal sounded better in terms of buying as he may well have more zip about him when he's yours.