gypsyhorses.com ... and dragon driving has a name?

[mountainview22]

I was looking for the thread on the ten month old filly from DD and came across a thread where this dealer was recommended.

After seeing three 8-10 month old horses that are broken to harness/backed/bombproof I decided I'd rather look at DD.

Anyone got experience with these stars?


http://www.gypsyhorses.co.uk/sold.asp

 

[Lintel]

No but...

 

[Montyforever]

No personal experiance but they are localish to me and a friend used to work there ..

 

[mountainview22]

Is this common practice for these people?

Would you buy from them?

 

[Montyforever]

Haven't got a clue!
And no probably not, a untouched foal possibly

 

[mountainview22]

Hmm. Some strange horsemanship out there...

 

[Theresa_F]

Coates have some super bloodlines and stock and are worth a look if you are looking to buy a good gypsy cob.

Most of what they advertise is youngstock or broodmares rather than broke to ride or drive.

Dragon Driving is a very different place to go looking.

 

[lachlanandmarcus]

I had a look expecting the worst but I have to say these horses look massively more cared for and carefully bred than the majority of poor wrecks on DD.

Obviously the very early breaking isnt a good thing but at least the horses look very well looked after. Some very good quality traditionals Id say.

 

[mountainview22]

So the ten month old filly under harness wasn't in ok condition?

I'm afraid bloodlines and stock that all seem to gave "been put in a trap to see what they go like" is to me, in no way acceptable and I would not look twice.

I agree, DD does have some stars, but I don't see why everyone jumps at DD advertisers then defends another dealer doing the same thing because they've got good bloodlines and stock.

 

[Toffee44]

I know of him, some very nice horses, mainly youngstock but if you ring he may be able to source horses for you.