Hack for the OH - anyone fancy helping with shopping?!

[Ceriann]

OH wouldnt mind a hack for a few country ambles - he’s pretty novice but not nervous, though I wouldn’t want him on anything that won’t accept he’s a beginner. 12ish st and 5ft 11. He looks big on my more petite 15.1 Connie cross. I’ve kept an eye out for ages, been too slow or reluctant to buy unseen a few times. Seen a couple now - one a v chunky gelding cob approx 15h. With horses turned out and viewings allowed timing for another feels right. We’ll view this one but anyone fancy a bit of shopping by proxy and finding some contenders? We’re in Midlands and closer easier- want a nice easy all rounder that would help OH learn, eventually do some fun rides and pop some small jumps. Colour, breed, sex not that important- he doesn’t want a horse smaller than mine though. Budget is max of 7k. Thank you in advance.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...eyword=arab&sectionId=2188&orderBy=mostRecent

Durham, so too north really but the types that you can not ride for a month and then get on without worry are worth their weight in gold IMO.

 

[vhf]

Been keeping an eye open for one of those for years! (Less budget, but less ambitious plans too). Even tried to grow my own by buying a yearling - both parents 16hh cob crosses. 7 years on I have a cute 14.3 pocket rocket. Sigh...

 

[QuantockHills]

OH wouldnt mind a hack for a few country ambles - he’s pretty novice but not nervous, though I wouldn’t want him on anything that won’t accept he’s a beginner. 12ish st and 5ft 11. He looks big on my more petite 15.1 Connie cross. I’ve kept an eye out for ages, been too slow or reluctant to buy unseen a few times. Seen a couple now - one a v chunky gelding cob approx 15h. With horses turned out and viewings allowed timing for another feels right. We’ll view this one but anyone fancy a bit of shopping by proxy and finding some contenders? We’re in Midlands and closer easier- want a nice easy all rounder that would help OH learn, eventually do some fun rides and pop some small jumps. Colour, breed, sex not that important- he doesn’t want a horse smaller than mine though. Budget is max of 7k. Thank you in advance.

Have you contacted Janet George.... she's in the midlands and has a few Irish Draughts that might fit the bill.....

 

[Squeak]

These might both be a bit far away:

https://www.horsequest.co.uk/search/251003

https://www.horsequest.co.uk/search/251134

This one might hopefully be a bit closer:

https://www.horsequest.co.uk/search/249443

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Have posted screenshots of the adverts, there are a couple of HorseQuest that could fit the bill?

ETA: We cross posted Squeak - great minds think alike! (I really like the gelding in the West mids, looks an honest type)

 

[Ceriann]

Thanks all - I’ve messaged the seller for the gelding in the east mids. Bigger but ticks the boxes. Others are too far. There just isn’t a lot out there in that bracket even for that money.

 

[brighteyes]

These might both be a bit far away:

https://www.horsequest.co.uk/search/251003

Looks wonderful!

 

[Dexter]

Looks wonderful!

Looks barely 15hands though despite what the ad says

 

[chaps89]

Looks barely 15hands though despite what the ad says

Exactly what I was just thinking! Not very local to OP so I'd want to see a measuring stick on her before travelling

 

[splashgirl45]

is this the one you are contacting HQ249175, very big but looks like he would suit

 

[Ceriann]

is this the one you are contacting HQ249175, very big but looks like he would suit

No - the bay gelding though no response yet despite txt and vmail. He’s lovely (in the ad) but way too big for us.

 

[Ceriann]

Exactly what I was just thinking! Not very local to OP so I'd want to see a measuring stick on her before travelling

I agree, doesn’t look that height and too far to chance!

 

[DabDab]

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...ponies/for-sale/uk/happy+hacking+horse?page=3

In Solihull

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

https://www.thehorseexchange.co.uk/horses-ponies/champ-9394/

I like the look of this guy!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/120649419/stunning-cob-for-sale.html?link=/classifieds/horses-livestock/horses-ponies/for-sale/uk/happy+hacking+horse?page=3

In Solihull

I like him and possibly my favourite so far

 

[Ceriann]

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/120649419/stunning-cob-for-sale.html?link=/classifieds/horses-livestock/horses-ponies/for-sale/uk/happy+hacking+horse?page=3

In Solihull

Was v excited about him but ad v honest not a complete novice ride. We won’t chance something that might take the mick.

 

[splashgirl45]

https://www.thehorseexchange.co.uk/horses-ponies/champ-9394/

I like the look of this guy!

so do i, seems like the right temperament, bet he has already been sold

 

[Ceriann]

Currently trying to arrange a viewing for a super chunky blue and white gelding - he’s 15h. Only up the road from us. He looks exactly what oh would need - lovely temp but responsive. Pops a jump in the same super calm way. There will be a scrum for him I think!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I hope you get that viewing, he sounds perfect.

 

[DabDab]

Good luck ?

 

[SEL]

https://www.thehorseexchange.co.uk/horses-ponies/champ-9394/

I like the look of this guy!

He'd fit in my herd nicely!

 

[Ceriann]

He does - think a lot are prepared to go off video but just need oh to see him and have a sit to see if he feels right. I don’t like sharing dealer vids for comment but if you search for a blue/white with name Joey you might find him!

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

He'd fit in my herd nicely!

I saw the link yesterday and thought he looks fab for what he is. If he'd been a mare I would have been very tempted

 

[chaps89]

Sounds like you've found one which is promising.
But saw this as I was idly window shopping and thought it might be worth a share as location aside I think she sounds nice
https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-168271.html

 

[Ceriann]

Sounds like you've found one which is promising.
But saw this as I was idly window shopping and thought it might be worth a share as location aside I think she sounds nice
https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-168271.html

She looks fab!!

 

[Errin Paddywack]

What a gorgeous colour.

 

[Ceriann]

He’s gone - bought off video. It’s mad out there at minute. They have a mare tiny bit bigger but v similar type - ex riding school, she’s a little steadier so you need to ride quite positively. Might be harder work for a novice to master?!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Sounds like you've found one which is promising.
But saw this as I was idly window shopping and thought it might be worth a share as location aside I think she sounds nice
https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-168271.html

She is lovely

 

[Ceriann]

She is lovely

I know - the gelding was a v similar type. She’s so far though!