Horse ad

[Wishfilly]

Whats worse, 1 million bad pictures or one where the horse looks like a goat?! ?


This one came up at the bottom
https://www.horsemart.co.uk/16hh-bay-gelding-/Horses/605657

https://www.horsemart.co.uk/5-home-required-for-15-3hh-grey-gelding/Horses/603722

This one came up at the bottom of that one- some of the photos are ok, but god knows why you'd open with a photo of the horse sitting down like that.

Even before you get into the issues around selling on a 23yo!

 

[suebou]

Just to say, a friend bought a full ID mare, aged 14, with dire warnings never to go In a stubble field, never to feed her, she’s very strong etc etc. Properly fed, shod, with decent tack, ridden by someone well balanced and who understands mares, she’s a joy and a delight! Photos were awful, she was poor and definitely unloved, she’s still not for a novice but now hacks everywhere, preferably at high speed. There are very few perfect horses about!

 

[Ambers Echo]

Just to point out that the video is from 7 years ago so I wouldn't base anything on it.

Well spotted!! That definitely puts me off. I just can't imagine selling a horse using 7 year old video.

 

[Gingerwitch]

It's worth a visit if your local but I too am confused on the various gagetry it's been ridden in and the jump one shows she could be a genuine lass as it looks like she is getting a snack in the mouth from the looks of the riders arms.

 

[Gingerwitch]

I do wish I was rich as Dan an the 23 year old grey, plus Prince from the other thread would be on their way to me tomorrow ! Dan and the 23 year old are not far from me.... Argh heart and head but I have 4 already so stop posting these before I do something stupid like get a grass livery field.

 

[Goldenstar]

https://www.horsemart.co.uk/5-home-required-for-15-3hh-grey-gelding/Horses/603722

This one came up at the bottom of that one- some of the photos are ok, but god knows why you'd open with a photo of the horse sitting down like that.

Even before you get into the issues around selling on a 23yo!

Omg I just want to go and get him and keep him safe .

 

[Gingerwitch]

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Omg I just want to go and get him and keep him safe .

I so wish you would x x

 

[DabDab]

Omg I just want to go and get him and keep him safe .

Go get him! You could make an old horse very happy . And how many people can sal they own a 'Dales, tb x & more'?

 

[Mikas-mom]

I actually saw this mare advertised and rang the owner, no answer 3 times, no reply to my message. So sent an email, still got no reply so I gave up trying.
shes Been advertised for a while now, but if the owner isn’t going to respond to buyers well...

 

[Goldenstar]

I actually saw this mare advertised and rang the owner, no answer 3 times, no reply to my message. So sent an email, still got no reply so I gave up trying.
shes Been advertised for a while now, but if the owner isn’t going to respond to buyers well...

I have been through this as well with other horses .
It’s baffling why advertise and then not answer your messages .
The best was a young horse eventually got through then met a list of reasons why she could show me the horse in numerous days .
I then ran out of energy and moved on two months the owner contacted me and said I can do Thursday or something to that effect .
My new purchase was already in its stable and getting on with life .

 

[splashgirl45]

if she is local she is worth a look. in the video she didnt look forward going to me but if this was 7 years ago she may have changed. i would be slightly concerned about the many mentions of needing an experienced rider unless your friend is super confident and capable. i would think she is more happy hacker, low level comp type of horse and not suitable if friend wants to compete seriously....will be interesting to hear what she is like in the flesh

 

[Cloball]

I think she looks pretty genuine if horribly fat... Who's to say she actually needed any of the gadgets it sounds like the owner has grown up with the horse maybe they went through a gadget heavy teenage phase? I saw this one on FB so some do have confo shots... I think this one might have been better without though....?

 

[splashgirl45]

nice and shiny though

 

[Wishfilly]

Omg I just want to go and get him and keep him safe .

I felt the same honestly when I saw the age but unfortunately wouldn't be possible/practical. I hope he manages to land on his feet somewhere.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Another horse ad: Feedback welcome!

https://www.horsemart.co.uk/16-2hh-...V9a1h-SG1NALUqmEn2sEX8g#.XxLQdiDEhZw.facebook

 

[be positive]

It depends what you are looking for, the main thing that strikes me is it sounds a bit nervy and jumps more like a green 5 year old than a 13 year old, I would also expect a pro yard to get some better photos. It says it hacks alone and in company but not whether it is good or what it is like in traffic which is a priority for most people.

 

[Ambers Echo]

My friend is basically looking for a safe sane alrounder. Like the rest of the world!!

 

[milliepops]

something described as needing to build trust and very wary doesn't sound like safe and sane! echo BP it looks like a very green jumper, something is not adding up there.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Ok thanks x

 

[ihatework]

Green over a fence and I don’t like the shape of it’s back behind the saddle. This looks like a very cheap import and quick turnover but a not very good dealer.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Another horse ad: Feedback welcome!

https://www.horsemart.co.uk/16-2hh-...V9a1h-SG1NALUqmEn2sEX8g#.XxLQdiDEhZw.facebook

Not loving the idea of a horse who is wary and takes time to build trust! So may be a total pain to catch, also a pain with the farrier? Possibly only been cold shod ever if an Irish import? Although mine was new to hot shoeing, took a while to stop the cow kicking when I picked up hinds!

 

[J&S]

I prefer the cheaper (2,800) younger horse in one of the ads below. Looks more of a ladies horse.

 

[Pinkvboots]

I prefer the cheaper (2,800) younger horse in one of the ads below. Looks more of a ladies horse.

I preferred the TB you mentioned as well

 

[Goldenstar]

I think it looks like it got a lot of mileage on it .
Wary of strangers .....does not scream safe and sound all rounder and bad to shoe
Been in a home 18months and being passed on , no don’t go there .

 

[gunnergundog]

Check out the various Dodgy Dealer pages!

 

[Ambers Echo]

I did but could not see anything negative??

 

[Wishfilly]

He's got another one here which sounds potentially more promising? https://www.horsemart.co.uk/fun-all-rounder-/Horses/607515 I know nothing about the dealer though, as I'm way down south!

I think the "wary of the farrier" reads as "nightmare to shoe", and that combined with the "needs time to build trust" from a pro suggests the horse is pretty nervous and maybe a bit quirky/complicated.

 

[splashgirl45]

He's got another one here which sounds potentially more promising? https://www.horsemart.co.uk/fun-all-rounder-/Horses/607515 I know nothing about the dealer though, as I'm way down south!

I think the "wary of the farrier" reads as "nightmare to shoe", and that combined with the "needs time to build trust" from a pro suggests the horse is pretty nervous and maybe a bit quirky/complicated.

this looks like the same dealer, i agree about the other one AE, wary of new people and dodgy to shoe sounds that he isnt a safe and sane horse.

 

[splashgirl45]

AE is your friend a good rider? i have been browsing on horsequest for horses in the north west which i assume is the area you are looking. they are more expensive than horsemart but i saw a couple who looked ok....228195, 232542, 231018....perhaps they are too much money

 

[Gloi]

I would think that the owner has been finding herself short of time to do much with the horse which is why she has got fat and she has just posted the photos she had rather than taking some for the ad. Sounds like the horse can be strong but may be not in proper work at the moment due to time.