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So I'm looking to get a new horse to bring on while my super older boy Badger is still going strong. Criteria (but flexible):

A boy
!6.2 / 16.3
Irish
3/4 bred type
Can jump
Not an idiot
Not ugly

Budget probably about 7k.

Probably should say what I want to do with it!

Hunt over big country
SJ / event at lower affiliated levels bit nothing serious

Help!?
 
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No idea if these two dealers are still active, but Rimmers and Barbara Rich might help you, they did/do specialise in quality hunters.
 
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Try John North in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire. He lets you take them out on a days hunting. He's sold some nice horses. Google Harlesford Stud
 
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How old? We have one :)

ETA just seen your other post - my guy ticks all your boxes but is a bit older so more "made" - still within your budget tho!
 
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Mine came from here: http://www.horsesinireland.com/

I bought him from someone I know who imported him with another (to sell). They have had a few from there to sell on and I've seen them out and about. All lovely horses. Mine was a bit of a random one for them as he's a little Heinz 57 Connie / cob/ big pony type but they seem to mostly bring over ID and IDx/ ISH. Looking at the website, the dealer/ stud has all sorts. All the ones I've seen have been fab - good hunters, see them out SJ and I think one has gone on to event at a pretty high level.

Depends if you fancy a trip over to Ireland!
 
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Dont know whereabouts in the country you are but here are a few I've found (love looking for horses, cant afford one myself so happy to shop for other people!):

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/all-rounder-horse-5-yrs-16-3-hh-chestnut-kent/Horses/317102

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/6-yrs-16-0-hh-chestnut-gelding-west-sussex/Horses/320075

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/talented-dressage-showjump-kwpn-gelding/Horses/325204

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/potential-top-class-all-rounder/Horses/317270

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/16-2hh-stunning-and-safe/Horses/316827
 
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Starbucks said:
So I'm looking to get a new horse to bring on while my super older boy Badger is still going strong. Criteria (but flexible):

A boy
!6.2 / 16.3
Irish
3/4 bred type
Can jump
Not an idiot
Not ugly

Budget probably about 7k.

Probably should say what I want to do with it!

Hunt over big country
SJ / event at lower affiliated levels bit nothing serious

Help!?
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You want to PM Saratoga on here. She has a cracking 4yo in to sell, 16.2hh ISH with plenty of blood & jump.
 
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Couple of nice ones here in Ireland

http://www.donedeal.ie/horses-for-sale/16-2-grange-bouncer/6519366

http://www.donedeal.ie/horses-for-sale/16-2-gelding-by-ricardo-z-6-year-old/6510429

http://www.donedeal.ie/horses-for-sale/16-3-gelding-by-carrick-diamond-lad/6103459

http://www.donedeal.ie/horses-for-sale/2007-hunter-jumper-gelding/6444078
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The last one shown, I looked into buying some time ago. I was told he had a small splint (which I didn't mind) and a curb. The seller never bothered to send me a close up picture of the horse's hock, and at 4,000euro, I decided not to go over and view him. He'd probably suit you well for hunting, but I wanted him for eventing, so not keen on the curb.
 
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one from Tom McNamara (horsesinireland) arrived today and I totally agree that he has some fabulous horses and we got the chance to see them hunting. I didn't actually realise I was looking to buy another 15hh pony until he phoned to say he had put it on the lorry for my daughter to hunt for the day ! she had a blast and jumped everything in great style and he is now tucked up in our stables......
 
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