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I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
Good luck!
Going to view a horse this weekend - nervous and excited
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PoppyAnderson
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If you're going all that way, see if Vorvas Hill stud has anything. They have some lovely young horses.
LadyGascoyne
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We are on our way back with lots of thinking to do.
She really is very nice, and exactly as described. The owner is lovely and I get the feeling that the filly has been very well brought up. She has great manners and is very affectionate and sweet.
She is quite a small horse, and not just in terms of measured height. She’s quite fine and comes across a lot smaller than the other filly that I went to see who was only an inch taller in terms of measured height.
I don’t get the feeling that she’ll grow all that much so I think she may well make 15hh and stay there. I’ve now got to work out how much of a problem that would be, if she’s perfect in all other respects.
Husband is very taken with her!
She really is very nice, and exactly as described. The owner is lovely and I get the feeling that the filly has been very well brought up. She has great manners and is very affectionate and sweet.
She is quite a small horse, and not just in terms of measured height. She’s quite fine and comes across a lot smaller than the other filly that I went to see who was only an inch taller in terms of measured height.
I don’t get the feeling that she’ll grow all that much so I think she may well make 15hh and stay there. I’ve now got to work out how much of a problem that would be, if she’s perfect in all other respects.
Husband is very taken with her!
Rowreach
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It's impossible to make a decision unless you see them in the flesh.
It's not like popping to the local Ford dealer for a Fiesta, after all
It's not like popping to the local Ford dealer for a Fiesta, after all
Pinkvboots
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I think you just know when it's meant to be I know I do if I don't have that feeling of I have to have that horse I walk away.
Cinnamontoast
Fais pas chier!
Mine was 14.2 at 5 and grew 3 inches according to the measuring stick by age 7, but cobs are known for this I regret very much buying something I don’t think is big enough (my Holstein was 17.2, I’m 5’11) If you’re having doubts, keep looking. As you already have 2 under saddle, there’s no rush, is there?
LadyGascoyne
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Well, we’ve made good use of the long journey home, discussing all the pros and cons. I think we will firm up logistics, have her vetted and go ahead if all is ok.
Thanks to everyone who posted on this thread, getting a mix of views is so helpful - even those who think I’m mad (I don’t disagree with you!) - and it’s really made me think about what it is that I value in this purchase.
Thanks to everyone who posted on this thread, getting a mix of views is so helpful - even those who think I’m mad (I don’t disagree with you!) - and it’s really made me think about what it is that I value in this purchase.
ElleSkywalker
As excited as Kitty about to be a bridesmaid
Squeak! How exciting, everything crossed for vetting 😀😀😀
Meowy Catkin
Meow!
I hope she passes.
Floxie
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Me too - then it's time for pictures Pictures PICTURES!I hope she passes.
Leam_Carrie
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Hope she passes and then we can see pictures .
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LadyGascoyne
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As soon as she’s vetted and paid for, I will post tons of photos 😂
SpringArising
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I don't think this is true, it's possible to grow to love a horse just as it is a person!
I had to be convinced to buy my current horse, and I am SO glad I was. I feel like he is my 'heart horse'
Goldenstar
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Yes I don’t think it’s necessary to flip over a horse .
A horse needs to do your job and friendship comes with time .
I actually did not warm to G at all but he ticked most of my boxes and was very sound tough type so I bought him nearly two years on we are good mates
Harvey was the other sort one look at the video and it was a case of how quick can get on a plane .
A horse needs to do your job and friendship comes with time .
I actually did not warm to G at all but he ticked most of my boxes and was very sound tough type so I bought him nearly two years on we are good mates
Harvey was the other sort one look at the video and it was a case of how quick can get on a plane .
Pinkvboots
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I don't think this is true, it's possible to grow to love a horse just as it is a person!
I had to be convinced to buy my current horse, and I am SO glad I was. I feel like he is my 'heart horse'
Maybe it's just me then