Du you think this horse looks healthy?

I have to say it looks and sounds dodgy -v suspicious that he wants to know name of vet and he looks uncomfortable riding him - i really would walk away :\ if you like TB's why not look to one of the charities near Newmarket and consider rehoming - its not that far from you and at least you know the horses are kosher !
Dont go on your own if you decide to check hime out any way !:D
 
My horse looked a bit like that when I went to see him and I thought I could feed him up and with the right exercise I could get him more muscled up in the hindquarters - but it turns out he has serious health issues and will probably never do what I bought him for.
Be very careful - strange seller as well - alarm bells ringing for m
 
Seller has replied a few sec ago

that was the answer why he want to know the name of my VET

"Because I want to know so I can ask my vet what they are like that why because I don't want just any vet looking at my horse don't worry about it if its a Problem to tell me"

Greetings
 
Could be genuine, there are people who won't allow certain vets on their yard. Or he could be hoping you are a soft touch who falls in love with the horse and when he says, "no, I don't like that vet" you buy anyway.
You could view then contact Trading Standards on Monday, see if they know anything about him, good or bad.
 
I'm not going to tell you yes or no, as you seem to have made a decision that you are going to view him.

From the conversations you have posted, alongside the original advert, I just echo what posters above have said.

The seller sounds dodgy, and PLEASE PLEASE do not go to view the horse alone. Even if you cannot find somebody horsey, take a friend, OH, parent - anyone.

Good luck and let us know how you get on. :)
 
I kinda like the look of him, it's winter so hard for a lot of horses to look brilliant and he has wastage from his saddle. I bet with some tlc, a correctly fitting saddle he would look quite nicely and his jump would probably improve as well. If your into jumping I would be tempted to see him loose jump without saddle on.

Make sure seller rides him first, don't get on blind and check for any sweat marks from where he may have been worked earlier in the day. Also worth getting bloods, not just for your security but also for sellers protection. Make sure you see passport as well and check to see if it looks genuine.

ETA: Does this thread remind anyone else of that scrawney steel grey TB that someone posted a video of them trying out and everyone was screaming for her to walk away but she got him in the end and a few months later he was this stunning jumping machine? Can't for the life of me remember the user but sometimes first impressions can be deceiving. :)
 
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ETA: Does this thread remind anyone else of that scrawney steel grey TB that someone posted a video of them trying out and everyone was screaming for her to walk away but she got him in the end and a few months later he was this stunning jumping machine? Can't for the life of me remember the user but sometimes first impressions can be deceiving. :)
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No sorry it doesn't, not to me anyway. I was one of the pro-buying that grey as it DID have a lot going for it. The grey was clearly a quality horse, this one not so IMO
 
Fair enough, can't remember it as a long time ago but that grey was lovely.

With a bit of topline I think this horse could look nice, obviously it's a risk and I personally wouldn't pay that much for him but can imagine for the right price he may be worth it. Very difficult to gauge a horse in just 3 rubbish pics. :)
 
I'm sure with some tlc & decent riding it could be improved. But you can pick a horse up at an auctions for peanuts & say the same. And that's only if there is nothing wrong with it. But somewhat dodgy that the price halves & seller keeps quizzing about the vet.
 
I would be giving him a miss to be honest. There are SO many horses on the market I really don't think you'd struggle to find something better for the money, and there are so many red flags for this guy is it really worth the trouble? Yes, he looks like a 'nice sort', but I don't think I've ever seen a horse that doesn't!
 
There are vets I wouldn't allow anywhere near my horse. However I wouldn't be asking repetatively and tbh in quite a strange way before even a first viewing!
I'd let buyer see horse and if they were interested and wanted that particular vet/practice in I'd say that I wasn't happy with that, these are the reasons why. I'd say who I was with so they could go elsewhere though.

The horse looked an okay project. However... Price is ridiculous (even at 1200 tbh with no tack) price it up what he'll cost tacking out and is he genuinely worth the purchase, there are so many good horses on for peanuts right now. Agree totally with SF. Photos are poor (if that's the best what's the rest look like?!). And the most important part... The seller sounds very very dodgy.

Don't go alone and keep your wits about you. Make sure that if things don't stack up or you aren't happy... Don't sit on the horse, too many people are guilted into this when not happy with a situation.

Why sending postcode last minute? Please do a quick Google on where you are going first.

And good luck. I hope I'm wrong :)
 
I would look at the horse with an open mind and discard anything the seller has said to me or says during the viewing. In my opinion they are prepared to say/do anything to see it and buy it and are experienced pushy sales folk. Be prepared to be hounded till you buy it.
 
Seller hasn't replied with the posrcode

sad but never mind I hope I will find my one in a million sooooooooooooooon

thanks to every member here which have tried to help
 
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