Does a bit of weaving really effect value so much ??

It's a difficult one. I bought one years back that was only meant to weave at meal times!! It weaved for the duration it was stable!! Lovely horse though, local to me !!!! Definitely worth a look!!
 
Exactly, how bad is it? If I went to view, I would ask if I could be there at feed time - if perfect in every other way I would certainly put up with weaving as long as it was horrific!
 
Weaving is so tricky - my big horse did it continually when I first saw him (on busy livery yard on tonnes of food and individual limited turnout) - I've seen him do it for the first time in 5 years here while he's been on box rest (at home private yard, no hard feed and out 24/7 - normally)
 
Oooh I like him! Lovely sensible looking sort, and great to see a good sales video :) We have a weaver on our yard and the only time it's really been an issue is now, because he is on box rest for a check injury, apart from that he's a happy enough horse. I wonder if it's because of the 'old school' idea that a horse that weaves will teach others to do it?
 
I wouldn't be put off if I had my own field/stable but as most of the decent yards near me won't accept weavers he wouldn't be one I'd look at.
 
Good suggestion to see him 'in action' at feed time, I know it can put stress on their legs if they do it so much they swing from side to side! But would you really value him so low because of it?

Is it really a problem to get onto a yard? If so then I guess it really does limit your sales market to people with their own space and hence maybe it is that much of a big deal?
 
I think it depends on your situation - if he can be out with friends and plenty of forage then he will probably never weave. If he has to be stabled, especially in a stressy type of environment, then don't get him. I have one who weaves when stressed but because he very rarely gets stressed, it's not remotely an issue.
 
Sorry I know I'm going off the original topic a bit here, OP. But - why on earth would a livery yard not allow a horse that weaves!?
 
I guess so.. The only rule I've ever come across is no stallions!
I don't see a problem with weaving if it isn't to an extent where it medically/physically affects the horse. They are an animal, not a machine. Kind of like me chewing my nails.
I wasn't actually aware that anyone believed that horses could 'catch' habits until a few days ago!
 
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Sorry I know I'm going off the original topic a bit here, OP. But - why on earth would a livery yard not allow a horse that weaves!?
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My thoughts exactly we have a weaver on our yard, no ones caught it , (wtf)! He's a lovely chap and he does weave in the field when it's time to come in but no one takes notice, also weaves at feed and going out time in the stable but wouldn't put me off buying one as he is a lovely ride. I think it's a shame , they develop this stress induced habit, why right them off!
 
I have heard of yards not allowing horses with stereotypes - not so much that other horses will copy, but because of potential management issues such as having to provide weaving grills.

Having had a cribber it has cost a small fortune replacing fence posts so can sort of see it....
 
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I have had a few mild weavers one started during a long period of box rest and then would weave now and again when lots was going on .
I had couple who might start at feed times but they where easily managed .
If they do it lots it has to affect performance as their muscles must get sore .
I think you need to see the horse and assess how much he does it seen to weave could cover a lot a minimal habit to standing for hours weaving in the field .
 
Cribbing I suppose I can understand. But weaving - WHY would you need a weaving bar? Because a weaving horse doesn't look good? So a horse can go and weave in the back of its stable instead? Pointless things and a waste of money!
 
My parents bred severeal foals from a mare that weaved for England and none of them ever did it. Weaving doesn't bother me tbh, now cribbing would be a no no but that horse looks lovely.
 
He looks lovely, I'd certainly go and see him. Weaving doesn't put me off at all but I know people that really can't stand it! My horse weaves out in the field and was drastically reduced due to this.
 
The weaving wouldn't put me off at all, but I would speak to some livery yards in your area before going to see him, as there are some near me that won't accept horses with 'vices'.

Lovely horse though and what a great sales video.
 
I brought a weaver... he did it for the first few months and then realised that a. he went in a field for a minimum of 8 hours a day and b. he got fed and left alone twice a day every day - I personally think he had been "teased" with his feed - so would worry that he would not get it. All it took was a bit of help i.e. he was fed first in a morn and at night and b. i prepared his feeds when I was out of sight and I never let him "worry" what time feed was - so if i was on a late lesson he would get a token carrot and handful of chaff when it was his feed time - and then get his proper meal after he had been worked.
 
Weaving in itself doesn't bother me at all. I have an ex weaver. What would bother me is the type of horse who weaves, eg stressy. These days I like a nice laid back horse who doesn't worry so that would be my main concern when viewing a horse with vices.
 
I think weaving does reduce the price a lot - to answer your question OP, but it wouldn't put me off buying!

My boy was a chronic weaver - stable, field, horsebox (except when travelling) and was dirt cheap. But he came from a big stud, with limited turn-out and a high degree of activity - mares, foals, coverings, stallions, youngsters for backing etc. Different management and a more relaxed setting helped immediately. He still weaves now at feed times or when yard is busy and he's in, but in 11yrs of owning him its never caused any issues, lameness and I've never heard of a yard not accepting a horse that weaves.
 
Face it some of us bite out finger nails, some of us stuff chocolate down our throats.... we are not bad people and still do the job were paid to do. I feel very sorry for weavers, crib biters etc - they need out compassion, help and support.
 
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