Duckhurst, Kent. Any experiences buying horses from them??

[blackhorse37]

Have seen a horse which on paper fits the bill but am a bit wary of buying from a dealer so any experiences of Duckhurst or opinions would be gratefully recieved!

 

[kylie88]

will PM you!

 

[blackhorse37]

Thanks kylie.

Anyone else have any experiences?

 

[kirinsam]

Yes , I got my lad from Duckhurst (Dun in my pics) . I have had him 5 years. Found facilities were all a bit basic (indoor school and a jump) but def no hard sell and everything they told me was true . I would use again as I always back off if someone tries to sell me anything , I was just shown where things were then left to make up my own mind which suits me. Delivered him into the bargain as well , unexpected but very helpful.

 

[littleme]

Not heard great things but not got first hand experience so worth looking at least! What are you looking for?

 

[billy2]

Be very, very careful.

 

[tasteofchristmaschaos]

*cough*barge*cough*pole*cough*

 

[jodie3]

^^^^^^^^^^^

This!!!

 

[foxy1]

All I can say is I've bought lots of horses from Dave and Sue over the years through the course of my business; I have always found them honest and bought some really cracking horses and ponies.

However, what you have to bear in mind when buying from a dealer is that people are not honest when selling a horse to them (or they have come through sales) and they usually don't have the animal for a long time so they don't KNOW alot about it. I would just make sure you try the animal properly ie. hack it on it's own, go canter it around an open field etc.

 

[foxy1]

 

[MadisonBelle]

My best horse came from Duckhurst! She did BD/BSJA AND BE! Won money the first time we did BSJA and won her first BE Pre Novice back in the day before intro! She never faulted X/C EVER! She was an absolute STEAL and turned heads wherever she went as she was a stunning looking mare but she also did the business....... I had her for 12 years before I lost her and would have her back in a heartbeat........ She's been gone 5 years now and I still haven't been able to eclipse what she did......... I have a trophy cabinet full of her wins at dressage..........

Duckhust may not be impressive BUT never underestimate finding gold in mud..........

It's worth a look as you may come up trumps as I did! People could never belive I had this stunning horse from them but I did...........

Good luck....