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looking for my first horse but been riding all my life (am in my 40's came back to riding 6 years ago) i have decided i want to try my hand at some local dressage. - opinions please if you would - do you think this horse would suit someone that can ride but is only just starting down the dressage route??
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She sounds really lovely. I would ask what level she has competed at. If it is your first go at dressage then I wouldn't go for a horse that has competed/schooled at too high a level as it gives them rather alot more buttons that can be difficult to get to grips with and a bit tough on your confidence. A friend bought a super talented flashy horse with a 'high achiever' personality to match! This person has been stuck in walk for several years as they are completly mismatched and it has walloped her confidence. Totally depends on you though really - if you enjoy the development of a horse to compete, if you would rather develop yourself on a horse that knows the ropes, what level you aim towards, your current schooling/bringing on horses skills, support you have and the support/lessons you can afford in the futre etc!

If you feel she fills what you are after then I would grab a knowledgeable friend/instructor and go along to try her. Very hard to tell if a horse is for you, after you have ticked the basic boxes, until you actually go for a ride.

Good luck and enjoy!!
 
ThePony said:
She sounds really lovely. I would ask what level she has competed at. If it is your first go at dressage then I wouldn't go for a horse that has competed/schooled at too high a level as it gives them rather alot more buttons that can be difficult to get to grips with and a bit tough on your confidence. A friend bought a super talented flashy horse with a 'high achiever' personality to match! This person has been stuck in walk for several years as they are completly mismatched and it has walloped her confidence. Totally depends on you though really - if you enjoy the development of a horse to compete, if you would rather develop yourself on a horse that knows the ropes, what level you aim towards, your current schooling/bringing on horses skills, support you have and the support/lessons you can afford in the futre etc!

If you feel she fills what you are after then I would grab a knowledgeable friend/instructor and go along to try her. Very hard to tell if a horse is for you, after you have ticked the basic boxes, until you actually go for a ride.

Good luck and enjoy!!
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very good advice :)
 
Ask for a competition record. For a horse of that age and price I would expect BD ponits and qualifications (which are not mentioned so do they exist??? If the record exists they must give you her competition nane so that you can check on the BD website for yourself). Shoulder in and leg yielding are also very basic schooling movements especially for a horse of her age price. At that age/price I would expect a competition record up to and icluding Elementary, working Medium at home and the price to be further justified by the straight-forward temperament.
 
It would depend what you wish to do.This mare looks sweet but is only established at prelim level at 10 years,I found a few results and scores are average.
I feel she is overpriced unless she has a record I couldnt find.
If you want to develop your dressage I would suggest, as you seem to have a healthy budget,that you look for a similar type that is established at Novice/ working Elem level ,there are some nice horses available at the moment.
 
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