i know about the stirrups the woman put them like that,i would normally have them quite long he is from county durham or at least thats where he is now,a man owned him but is keeping him at this livery yard because i dont think he has anywhere to keep him anymore so i think thats why they were selling him too.
What a lovely horse, and your concern for him does you credit, but there is absolutely nothing to worry about. So go out there and have fun with your new friend.