Finding new competition horse

[Pigeon]

Lovely looking horse!! What a relief it must be to have finally found one, he sounds like a star!

 

[onemoretime]

Has anyone any advice on how to find the 'holy grail' a genuine small horse capable of BE90 now and 100 in future, that is good to handle and actually likes people.

Due to injury of much loved event horse we unexpectedly found ourselves looking for another horse. Oh boy, i had forgotten what a minefield this is; we have driven miles, seen horses that dont resemble the photo/video let alone the description which in some cases was far from the reality. We have been presented with everything from nice horses, but which wouldnt actually have ability to do UA odes, to very highly strung horses that rider chose not to even get on . We have looked privately and at dealers (something i was very wary of). Now with numerous viewings and failed vettings behind us, and with the event season underway desperation is setting in. We have reasonable budget but not enormous and a rider that is very experienced and willing to school on, but still no luck.

Have you tried Irish Horse Imports in Pangbourne Berkshire.

 

[onemoretime]

Photos didn't work but here is a video of his first proper show with us after having him 3 weeks!

[video=youtube;kOYa9cf_Jz8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOYa9cf_Jz8[/video]

Do so love a grey, what is his breeding.

 

[Eventmum]

Update on new boy. First BE90 yesterday and only 2nd event. Really good day, he is green but good dressage, unlucky pole and clear xc. He was very chilled all day, happy to, stand quietly in lorry in between phases and let us stud, tack and boot up easily on the lorry. For those interested he is ID x TB. Video link of yesterday.[video]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiHpjvUhIk&feature=youtu.be[/video]

 

[Eventmum]

Sorry that link didn't work, here it is again. https://youtu.be/LKiHpjvUhlk

 

[Eventmum]

Sorry cant resist an update. Well after 2 x BE80, 1 x UA 90 ans 1 BE90 we entered Dauntsey BE90, known as a stiff 90 course we wanted to see how he coped. Produced best dressage to date and one unlucky pole; xc full up very technical course that caused quite a few problems with combinations of skinnies, drop log to skinny brush box , two waters etc but he was amazing, brave and totally honest, clear with some time as ground a little hard but daughter so pleased with him and cant wait to see how he progresses now and hoping to do a 100 by end of season.

 

[silv]

Fantastic, no wonder you are pleased with him. He looks fabulous.

 

[blackhor2e]

So pleased you found one! They really are like a needle in a haystack

 

[Eventmum]

Thanks, we keep thinking that each time we take him out as he continues to amaze us with his attitude and wish to please.

 

[Roisiny]

*EDIT* should of looked at the dates and end comments, fab horse you've got there