ihatework
Well-Known Member
Why don’t you just loan something a bit older for a bit? Even if it needs a bit of bute and a joint supp to help it along.
Personally I think if you can find something you feel comfortable on, enjoy riding and it's safe to hack and handle then buy it. All the spit and polish can come later via the work you put in if you have any competitive aims.
Unless it is a deformed ancient moose maybe.
This. I don't think I understand what you are looking for, any more. If you want to hack, buy something that will hack, don't even consider something that is nervous in traffic. Most horses that will hack will do anything that I understood that you want to do - a bit of low level competition. Have you now decided you want something to do higher level competitions on you are going to have to spend considerably more than £3000, I'm afraid.
And I would bother about calling the next horse a 'stop gap', you are quite used to selling horses on, this will just be your next horse until you decide to sell it on.
Yours as well.Adorable Alice, you must have met my mare then There's not one bit of her hangs the right way but she does still manage to hack out.
Just had a look at this.
The hunting photo looks to have him in a slotted kimblewick on the bottom hole. That suggests strong as iron and takes a bit of getting through to?
What do you actually want that you currently cannot find?No, I dont particularly want to compete.
Sorry I know I'm confusing, you're not the only one to say it believe me.
It's extremely hard to explain things via the written word to be honest.
I suspect the last paragraph of the above was a little barbed but frankly it's not far off the mark, which is why I'm "trying" to do the right thing to get my keeper. It's not like I'm enjoying this crap to be fair...having to sell Jester broke me, I never ever thought I'd have to part with him and since then no other horse has made me feel the way he did, I think that's the bottom line. And yes, I know partnerships have to be worked at etc but if you aren't "into" it then it's very hard.
How many inches?I have one with ears so small you can barely see them over his enormous mane! Perhaps the big-eared donks could donate him some?
no other horse has made me feel the way he did, I think that's the bottom line.
And yes, I know partnerships have to be worked at etc but if you aren't "into" it then it's very hard.
Just had a look at this.
The hunting photo looks to have him in a slotted kimblewick on the bottom hole. That suggests strong as iron and takes a bit of getting through to?
This one hacks alone and is open to vet...
https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...ses§ionId=3365&advertType=forsale&page=14
What do you actually want that you currently cannot find?
This one hacks alone and is open to vet...
https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/118962562/cob-x-shire.html?link=/search?keyword=Horses§ionId=3365&advertType=forsale&page=14
This guy sounds perfect, I've called and left message
https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/118960207/safe-sensible-horse-for-full-loan-temporary-only.html?link=/search?keyword=Horses+§ionId=3365&advertType=forloan&page=6
An interesting thread this, particularly the mixed reactions to the phrase "happy hackers", and people's perception of "happy hacking" horses.
All I will add to the pot, is to say that a true "Happy Hacker" horse is like hen's teeth to find: and if you do, you can expect to pay a very silly price indeed for it!! Simply because this is what everyone wants, particularly with the roads getting ever more lethal and horses having to deal with stuff they never used to have to face years ago when some of us oldies started riding!
When I was looking for a happy hacker horse not so long ago, it took me eighteen months to even find anything half decent that did what it said on the tin - and the asking price for this sort of horse tends to be round about the £3000 if it IS as good as they say it is!
Happy hackers are usually adaptable little horses who'll quite happily pop round a course, or are even up for a little WH class or whatever, simply because they are a pretty unflappable variety!
I know of a certain well-known Devon (female) eventer, who "happy hacks" all of her youngsters and they go out on to the roads and see all sorts of stuff right at the start, which stands them in good stead for the future.
I didn't mean the comment to paint the horse in a negative way.Why? My horse is in a snaffle for absolutely everything, including XC. Hunting I've yet to find a perfect bit but a Pelham with two reins is the best I've got.
OP doesn't hunt. Lot's of horses need bitting up for hunting when they don't in any other aspect of their lives.
This one hacks alone and is open to vet...
https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...ses§ionId=3365&advertType=forsale&page=14
Do shires tend to be anxious?here is the advert -
Striking looking Cob x Shire mare , 8 year old ( 9 this year )
Not a novice ride as forward going but dose not buck or rear just likes to get on with the job .
Does not like working in the school - gets anxious
But loves hacking ,and jumping , very brave XC - has team chased and showjumping has been out with the drag hounds too
Has bred a foal with previous owners so potential as a broodmare also .
Perfect manners , loads , farrier , clipping , worming , dentist ,
Stands at the mounting block , great in stable , no vices at all .
Would suit a teenager or someone that just wants to hack , jump etc and not trot in circles like we do lol....
Sold from field as not ridden since Christmas due to new horse .
Good home essential
Priced for quick sale and reflection of not in work
( although did tack up and jump on for pictures and not an issue)
Let me read it for you. IF there is Shire in there, that will be where the anxiety comes from. Not a novice ride - might not buck or rear but likes to go forwards - you will need nerves of steel and like speed. Doesn't like the school - uneducated 9 year old thug. Brave XC - team chased, show jumps and hunts - in your dreams. Sold from field - owner terrified of it. Suit a teenager - with no fear and no idea of what a safe horse feels like. Broodmare potential - awful conformation and resembles a boat.
The advert is truthful - it is rubbish and the owner has admitted it.
Do shires tend to be anxious?
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