Find me a pony please HHOers...

Sorry to be another to pile in on Flash but I wouldn't touch that movement with a barge pole - definitely something not right about his right hind either.

Shame about the grey but it might be wise to see a few in the next week or two to help you get your eye in for what you really like. I'm surprised there aren't more non-connies as you would get more for your money with another breed. Is it still a tiny bit early for people to be selling or has the spring rush started?
 
A really good point to remember too is that when you’re buying, if something speaks to you then you look at it with rose tinted specs, no matter how experienced you are.

I remember wanting to buy a gorgeous small sports horse a few years ago. I sent the video (it was a few hours away) to a friend and she said ‘lovely but it’s lame as a ****ing dog behind.’
I was highly offended as it was obviously beautiful and sound. Put a deposit down and got it vetted. Failed on the first trot up. Lame behind ?

Buyers and impartial friends of buyers see things v differently..!
 
Didn’t realise the steel grey (the Irish one not the one here) is actually 3.5k no offer. Doesn’t feel worth it to me.

Will keep chugging...
 
Apercrumbie said:
Sorry to be another to pile in on Flash but I wouldn't touch that movement with a barge pole - definitely something not right about his right hind either.

Shame about the grey but it might be wise to see a few in the next week or two to help you get your eye in for what you really like. I'm surprised there aren't more non-connies as you would get more for your money with another breed. Is it still a tiny bit early for people to be selling or has the spring rush started?
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Yes I think so. I’m not in a rush, really May would be better but if I found something I liked I’d grab it now however inconvenient.

I think there’s not much for sale.
 
splashgirl45 said:
i thought you didnt want grey? does it have to be a connie?
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No I mean I don't really but I wouldn't discount a nice horse for being grey, and most of them are if connie!

No it doesn't have to be, it just happens that connies tend to fit the small sporty native pony type bill I like
 
Just had a look at the grey at the event yard on FB, and yes, I would go and look at that.

Unfinished, but just what I would be looking for at that age. 4yo, 15.3, will probably top off at a useful 16hh.

ETA I did not see a price!
 
splashgirl45 said:
horsequest 225897 welsh cob. they are usually quite athletic even though they are a bit more chunky than a connie
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Ha he's got a cheeky glint Wonder how much he is.

I had pretty much ruled out welsh's unless a cross, don't really like the chunk!

Sorry to sound so negative.
 
This is a full Welsh Michen, they're not all chunky ;). This one also doesn't move like a cob - nice flat trot, none of this knees up business. I still appreciate that they're marmite but I'm v biased!
<to avoid more confusion: not for sale, I know she's awfully put together. Just showing an example of non-chunky Welsh>
Edit: replaced photo -- link -- to one not taken from below :P.
 
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Now I am interested as to me he has dreadful straight hinds and a long weak back. Am I way out?

ETA the Director Fury chestnut, I mean.

ETA again to say oops that may not be one for sale and my criticism is totally rude. Sorry if so.
 
DirectorFury said:
This is a full Welsh Michen, they're not all chunky ;). This one also doesn't move like a cob - nice flat trot, none of this knees up business. I still appreciate that they're marmite but I'm v biased!
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I’d never have another welsh D, don’t like the brain!
That ones more my type than some but I have a real problem with our native breeds being bred away from type - bigger, sportier etc. I think we’ll look back in years to come and regret it.

And I think it’s got a very short neck and awful hocks. Pretty though!
 
Patterdale said:
And I think it’s got a very short neck and awful hocks. Pretty though!
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Good thing she's pretty or I'd have sold her long ago ;).
And yes to neck and hocks being awful, I'd swap them out if I could ?

Clodagh said:
ETA again to say oops that may not be one for sale and my criticism is totally rude. Sorry if so.
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Lol, it's fine, she's not well put together! I'd like to say it's an awkward angle but no angle can make the hocks look good!
 
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DirectorFury said:
Good thing she's pretty or I'd have sold her long ago ;).
And yes to neck and hocks being awful, I'd swap them out if I could ?
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oh I’m so sorry I didn’t realise she was yours ???
I’d post a pic of mine to be critiqued as he is far from perfect but pics aren’t working tonight for some reason.
I do think she’s pretty though!
 
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