Horse hunting - help needed!

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Hi everyone

I’m looking for a horse and could really do with some help as I’m struggling to find something sound and suitable.

Criteria is 15-15.2, ideally 5-9 years, mare or gelding, middle weight, for hacking / local shows / rc activities. So ideally done a bit but doesn’t need to be finished article. Needs to pass 5 stage vetting. (Prefer dealer as means a bit of protection legally)

Budget is around £5-5.5k

I’ve seen lots of lame / dodgy horses for around £4K and have found a few dealers with young talented horses which are more than I need in terms of ability / breeding. I’d rather be paying for a nice character and a bit of experience than breed (Connemaras seem particularly pricey!).

So any help in terms of dealers that sell this sort would be really appreciated. I’m based in South Yorkshire but wiling to travel Upto 100 miles or so.

Also, any advice on budget, is £5.5k enough for what I’m after? Some people have said I need £4K and others say £6-7k.

Thanks for your help
 
I think that what you are looking for is more likely to be found in a private home or with someone who just has the odd one to bring on and sell rather than in a true dealers yard, you may find one but it will be there for a reason or will be greener than you really want.
Budget should be fine but you will have to be very pro active as the type you want tends to get snapped up quickly because they are nice natured, suitable for so many people, someone has put in a year or so to make it the horse it is so maybe increase what you are prepared to pay and do your research on how genuine the seller is, most want the best for their horse so if you find a nice horse don't rule out private sellers there is usually a way of finding out whether they are being honest in what the horse has done.
 
Try HM Sport Horses near Shrewsbury or Smart Performance Horses nr Ashby de la Zouch. Both honest dealers I've had personal experience of, and that's the sort of horse they have in to sell.
 
Ditto HM Sports Horses.
Also Smiths Farm Horses Near Eccleshall, Staffs. Smiths Farm don't have an awful lot but they put time into producing them so worth keeping an eye on their website/fb page.
 
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