Horse hunters I need your help!

[Starzaan]

Right my morag wafting sex muffins, I am on the hunt for a new pony, and it's not going terribly well! I found the PERFECT horse (advertised in H&H with the tag line "Steady Eddie") but he failed the vet, so it's back to square one.

I am terribly fussy I'm afraid, so, the ideal horse is -

17.2hh or over, not bay but would consider a bay if it was PERFECT, between 5 and 9yrs, established over fences and on the flat - will be showjumping competitively so much show potential, and will be doing dressage for fun. Ideally a branded warmblood - love my foreign neddies, budget of £10,000 but could go higher for the dream horse. Must be sensible and safe, but ideally with a bit about it still if that makes any sense at all.

Right you fitties, onwards - find me a nag.

 

[hihosilver]

I think you would do better going to a reputable Dealer for that budget. I saw steady Eddy in this weeks horse and hound was it grey? xx

 

[kassieg]

ref no: 105062 - its only 4 & 17hh but will probably grow & v.pretty & cannot deny it can jump !

ref no: 105879 - sadly a bay

 

[Starzaan]

I think you would do better going to a reputable Dealer for that budget. I saw steady Eddy in this weeks horse and hound was it grey? xx

He was, it's such a shame as he was perfect!

 

[Lammy]

http://www.mclarenhighperformancehorses.com/horse_sales.htm

I like Apollo, doesn't say an age though but I'm guessing he's young, around 5+ from the looks of him. And no price either which is always a little worrying but worth enquiring about? Probably an awful first suggestion but will keep looking...if I had a budget like yours I'd end up buying 5!

 

[MasterBenedict]

http://www.horses-sales.com/horse/93197

http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/111710063/bavarian-warmblood-showjumper.html

http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/111727595/black-mare.html

http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/111290703/a-very-talented-well-bred-mare-for-sale.html

http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/s...-18hh-dressage-potential-eventer-gelding.html

 

[kassieg]

http://www.horsedeals.co.uk/detail/horses-and-ponies/horses/allrounder-showjumper/60154
I really like her !

http://www.horsedeals.co.uk/detail/horses-and-ponies/horses/allrounder-dressage/62819
This is gorgeous but god knows if it has a jump

http://www.horsedeals.co.uk/detail/horses-and-ponies/horses/allrounder-event-horse-showjumper/62129
bay

http://www.horsedeals.co.uk/detail/...horse-showjumper-sports-horse-warmblood/72179
only 4 but i like him !

sorry I will stop now, I've been off ill half the day so bored by now !

 

[PorkChop]

Wow, some gorgeous horses out there for sale!

Starzaan - hope you find a fantastic neddy soon

 

[hihosilver]

He was, it's such a shame as he was perfect!

awww I liked him as well! what did he fail on just interested! xx

 

[Starzaan]

awww I liked him as well! what did he fail on just interested! xx

Lameness! Very lame behind when lunged on a hard surface, and very very lame behind post flexion. Vet didn't even finish the vetting - phoned me halfway through and said "Don't do it". I was heartbroken - he was such a wonderful boy!

Thank you all for the suggestions - some lovely ponies to consider.

 

[hihosilver]

Lameness! Very lame behind when lunged on a hard surface, and very very lame behind post flexion. Vet didn't even finish the vetting - phoned me halfway through and said "Don't do it". I was heartbroken - he was such a wonderful boy!

Thank you all for the suggestions - some lovely ponies to consider.

oh poor horse I wonder what will happen to him now? and poor you as well as you had your heart set on him. Good luck with your new search keep us updated x

 

[hihosilver]

Lameness! Very lame behind when lunged on a hard surface, and very very lame behind post flexion. Vet didn't even finish the vetting - phoned me halfway through and said "Don't do it". I was heartbroken - he was such a wonderful boy!

Thank you all for the suggestions - some lovely ponies to consider.

oh poor horse I wonder what will happen to him now? and poor you as well as you had your heart set on him. Good luck with your new search keep us updated x

 

[QueenDee_]

Messaged you

 

[showpony]

WELL under half your budget lol. but may be worth a trip to Ireland


http://www.donedeal.ie/horses-for-sale/5yr-old-gelding-by-brilliant-lad/6742444

 

[_GG_]

I have asked a friend and will post if he has anything or knows of anything xx

 

[_GG_]

Friend has a teeny bit shy of 17.2hh striking Chestnut 6yr old gelding. He literally got him today so will let me know more tomorrow but if you want to know more, let me know.

 

[GREYSMEADOW]

Starzaan, what about contacting the Lights at Brendon Stud.

 

[cobalobM]

http://www.horsequest.co.uk/search.aspx?ds=1&c=&rn=104175

 

[millikins]

Most seemed under your required height but not all had height include, Billy Stud 4yr olds start at £5K

 

[GREYSMEADOW]

Here is a grey, but 16.2 5yo on facebook
http://youtu.be/-AqN5xuptuI

 

[dibbin]

Horsequest ref 101635 looks nice. Only 17.1hh though

 

[Vixen Van Debz]

I have found nice, but underwhelming horses for your wants I have to say...

How's about a leggy chestnut?
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/handsome...e-potential/Horses/376601#FmEHVgq17EM2w6tT.97

Bit short, green and north for you, but SO PRETTY!
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/beautiful-full-up-17hh-gelding/Horses/376294#dgyJBqyyL04TiusI.97

Missing the flashy WB bit sadly (but nice looking ID, and who doesn't want to own a horse called Hullaballoo!?)
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/fabulous-hunter-gelding/Horses/375933#zMmVPAAP6g94vI8B.97

There really aren't any non-bay WBs with a bit of je ne said quoi showing up on my searches though... I know certainly in my area (Central Scotland), you'd need to go to local SJ yards that buy in youngstock and bring them on to get the type that you're after, and that requires knowing those individual yards and chasing after them, rather than a blanket search on general selling pages... perhaps if you stipulate an area, folk might be able to give you websites/names etc that have just what you're after? Getting a new horse is such an exciting time - hope Mr/Miss Perfect is just around the corner!

 

[Vixen Van Debz]

There are a few more on H&H though.

Don't know where a skewbald fits in with the 'no bay' thing?
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/clas...e__unit=4831&height__unit=4902&age__unit=5497

Talented grey but not for novices - perhap has a bit of pep about him?
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/clas...e__unit=4831&height__unit=4902&age__unit=5497

This is my favourite out of them all though, I have to say - the most eye-catching by far!
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/clas...e__unit=4831&height__unit=4902&age__unit=5497