Do I have nothing to lose?

As long as you are honest with the seller go for it, she sounds really genuine and deserves the same from you, it is the sort of opportunity that does not come along very often. Have a set time and plan in place before you get him, give him plenty of time to settle and get turned out, he should be less fresh than he was today and with regular exercise should remain sensible.
Everyone is nervous, to some extent, when trying a new horse so that should not put you off, if you felt safe despite a few high spirits that is a good sign, hope it works out.
 
Thank you Rockysmum. He was going really well we even went to Somerford farm ride. But he was only good on the road when in a group of 3 or more horses, when I took him out with me and one other he always wanted to go behind then when he did he was very jumpy when anything came up behind him. I'm sure he will find a good home. It's a loan with a view to buy really, I can buy him whenever I feel ready, she would rather he is ridden than doing nothing. He is a nice boy and the lady is very genuine. I've never lost confidence like this before. I've just noticed recently that a lot of drivers treat us like we are invisible.
 
Pearlsasinger said:
OP, I quite understand that you were saying that EVEN THOUGH you were nervous on the road this cob didn't take advantage and was a saint in the heavy traffic.

I think you should take the trial which has been offered. I doubt very much if the owner would be offering the trial if she thought that her horse would change personality, the more he is ridden.

I think you get a feeling about a horse as soon as you get on it, you obviously got a good feeling and the seller sounds genuine. Go for it!
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I'd second this, even if it isn't the one the farrier recommended. ;):)
 
be positive said:
As long as you are honest with the seller go for it, she sounds really genuine and deserves the same from you, it is the sort of opportunity that does not come along very often. Have a set time and plan in place before you get him, give him plenty of time to settle and get turned out, he should be less fresh than he was today and with regular exercise should remain sensible.
Everyone is nervous, to some extent, when trying a new horse so that should not put you off, if you felt safe despite a few high spirits that is a good sign, hope it works out.
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Thank you, I've kept my stable on and we have all year turnout so he can go out immediately. I also have a lot of help on hand at my yard if needed. We have both been completely honest with each other, I have told her about my concerns and she is certain we will be happy with each other. I will give us plenty of time to get to know each other. And would not be going out onto the roads until I am certain we will be safe and therefore I will be once again be confident out hacking.
 
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Sorry if this has been posted, I haven't read all the replies in detail.

Try and agree the purchase price now. When you get the agreement drawn up.

Your seller could be really trustworthy, but it would be awful if you got the horse fit, out to a few competitions etc and then the price goes up!

Good luck though.
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myhorsefred said:
Sorry if this has been posted, I haven't read all the replies in detail.

Try and agree the purchase price now. When you get the agreement drawn up.

Your seller could be really trustworthy, but it would be awful if you got the horse fit, out to a few competitions etc and then the price goes up!

Good luck though.
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Price is agreed, and we will have an agreement drawn up.
 
I can see why some are saying wait and give yourself time and of course yes you could lose confidence completely, but from your post it seems the cob was well behaved on a busy road after being kept in 24/7? if so then i would be taking that as a big indicator that he's a steady chap and not likely to turn into a raging bull! if any of mine are going to act like idiots it's when they've been cooped up in a stable for any length of time!!!
If you have a watertight agreement in place and the owner fully understands your nervousness then i would say go for it:)
 
I would go for it. I've lost my confidence and am looking for similar horse.
It would be a shame to let this lad slip through the net if he turns out to be Mr Right and you are not going to know that unless you give him a go.
As for the comments about it not being fair on him, I'm sure if he has had to spend most of the winter in a stable be would love a holiday at your yard.

Go for it and the best of luck to you.
 
Please be aware that horses do change when moved and being ridden and handled by someone else. Get the owner to write down exactly what she feeds the horse and how much and do not change it at all. Also what the horses routine is.
Get the horse vetted before you take it away so that both parties know exactly what condition it is in and have a agreement drawn up regarding the proposed sale. Also make sure that the horse is fully insured and that when you ride it out you wear Hi-Viz.
 
Your bound to feel cautious on a new horse no matter what you go to view and ride by the sounds of things, but given the choice if taking the horse on trial then I think your in a good situation to see if this horse is for you, providing that you expect the horse will need time to settle in to a new place, routine, work and a new person handling them, so give yourself and the horse a chance.

You've got a good opportunity here so you might as well take it.

Good Luck
 
With me he will have plenty of turnout work and one to one care. His owner now just doesn't have the time for him. He is a lot like my cob who I could hack out for hours on solo with no problem.
 
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I think you should go for it.

It's on a lwvtb and you've been honest with the owner. It would be foolish for the owner not to be honest in a situation like this, the horse will end up back with her.

I've suffered terribly with confidence and nerves but with the right support and pushing yourself, you can do it.

I hacked out today for the first time, I was nervous but didn't let it show through in my riding.

You've hacked out on your own on this horse despite having confidence and a little nervous, this shows me you're determined to overcome it and this horse could be the one to help. You've done really well.

You're also experienced and will be expecting the new horse, new environment issues that there could be.
 
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