Help needed with horse search (Wilts)

[mstep]

Hi,

I'm after some help and advice from all you lovely peeps! I'm horse shopping after selling my Shire x recently, only I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with the whole process!

I'm looking for a ID type (sane & sensible), 16h -17h, 7 - 12 yrs, gelding (a must) and preferably not a grey (i'm hopeless at cleaning!). I've got a budget of around £3200, preferably to include tack.

I've been looking on the usual websites (horsequest/mart/deals etc) but everything that seems suitable is either in Kent or oop North. I don't mind travelling but as I live in wiltshire I could clock up some serious mileage!

Can anyone recommend any dealers located in and around wiltshire?

 

[Sparkles]

Might have what you're looking for nearly...if you don't mind the 17.2hh or 17.1hh mark.

What are you looking for, use, work etc?

 

[mstep]

Hiya,

Yes, I'd be interested my shire was 17.2

I'm looking for a riding club all rounder for a bit of everything - sj, xc, dressage, sponsored rides (I discovered the Barbury ones last year and am gutted I'll miss the one next week!)

Em

 

[jhoward]

is a big 15.3 to small, i have a suffolk punch x tb. oh and shes 5.. but the safest horse possible. just very green she will have a bash at jumping but is still very babyish

 

[mstep]

Hey

She sounds lovely, the only point I'm really stuck on is that I'm looking for a gelding - I'm not really a mare person

Em

 

[competitiondiva]

I love horse shopping!!! How are these???

http://www.adhorse.co.uk/horseforsale_33303.html

Pity this one is in kent again!! http://www.adhorse.co.uk/horseforsale_33788.html

think it might be a tad bit too far for you!!!!! http://www.adhorse.co.uk/horseforsale_34303.html

http://www.adhorse.co.uk/horseforsale_31855.html

http://www.adhorse.co.uk/horseforsale_31178.html

I tell you they all seem to be mares or greys or too far from you!!!!

 

[Sparkles]

PM sent....6 y/o and 12 y/o

 

[competitiondiva]

If this one looks any good, I'm sure I can get some more info on it, as from the picture I'm sure I went to college with the girl riding it!!! hahahaha!! http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/4-details-horses-for-sale_249284.htm

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/4-details-horses-for-sale_249289.htm

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/4-details-horses-for-sale_249294.htm

I like the stamp of this horse. http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/4-details-horses-for-sale_249617.htm

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/4-details-horses-for-sale_248935.htm

 

[jhoward]

Hey

She sounds lovely, the only point I'm really stuck on is that I'm looking for a gelding - I'm not really a mare person

Em

ohh sorry in that case i ony have an 18.2 schoolmaster lol..

 

[competitiondiva]

OK I know you said no to greys, but couldn't help myself here!!!

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/4-details-horses-for-sale_245054.htm

 

[Sparkles]

Got a pic of the 18.2 lol.....?



*slaps wrists*

 

[jhoward]

Got a pic of the 18.2 lol.....?



*slaps wrists*

its the dressage horsie I aquired... think youve seen him?

 

[Sparkles]

Ooooo the grey one?

Aw yes I remember! How's he doing

 

[jhoward]

hes doing fabby thanks, still has another 6 months of work to build his bum and topline up but hes getting there.

 

[mstep]

PM sent....6 y/o and 12 y/o

thanks limited to my phone as inbetween broadbands atm so will have a proper look tomorrow

 

[mstep]

OK I know you said no to greys, but couldn't help myself here!!!

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fab, thanks
phone keeps crashing so will have a proper look tomorrow

 

[PennyJ]

What exactly do you want this horse to do? There is a super sounding ex household cavalry 17.3 ID advertised for loan (leading to sale) on NFED, but of course he's not a youngster. If you're interested its www.nfed.co.uk. horse is based Blandford Forum.

 

[mstep]

What exactly do you want this horse to do? There is a super sounding ex household cavalry 17.3 ID advertised for loan (leading to sale) on NFED, but of course he's not a youngster. If you're interested its www.nfed.co.uk. horse is based Blandford Forum.

Thanks for the link. I'm looking for something to get back into riding club with - camps, rallies and teams. An allrounder that could turn his hoof to dressage, sj, xc, sponsored rides etc.

I realise that older horses have a lot to offer but as ever money is always tight and I'd prefer to invest in a younger horse and (hopefully) grow old together

 

[mstep]

OK I know you said no to greys, but couldn't help myself here!!!

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/4-details-horses-for-sale_245054.htm

Lovely! Though he'd cost a fortune in hair dye