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For a 19 year old 16.2 chesnut gelding? He's done a bit of everything, very forward going, but safe. Godd to hack, shoe, clip etc Perfect in the stable. Has a history of foot problems though.

I'm only asking because I am thinking of putting in an offer for him in the near future. He's currently at a local riding school.
 
I wouldn't pay a bean, sorry
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A sound 19 year old would worry me not a jot. However you are talking about a whole different ballgame with a veteran that DOES have ongoing problems, which, more than likely being in the foot, are bound to be degenerative
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And hope you had deep pockets - the feet are certainly going to be excluded from insurance, add that to the high premiums for veterans and thats pretty much why I wouldn't actually PAY for the horse, would take it on, sure, if it suited the job at hand, but I think having to pay for it, more than a token amount, would not be the wisest decision
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But then again I AM tight
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The age isn't a problem but the feet certainly would be. I would think of him more as a companion horse & unfortunately not worth much. As has been said I expect his feet would be excluded in any insurance cover, assuming you can get any....you may need deep pockets to keep him sound
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I have a 16.1hh gelding 18/20 years. He is a rescue and has foot problems, however I am looking to rehome him for free. Perhaps its just my part of the world, but I seriously wouldnt pay for a horse with these issues. However, I dont know your situation, you may well have an attachment to him which is different. He is therefore worth what ever you are willing to pay for him. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
 
well i sold a very safe 18.2hh tb gelding for £800 and he was 14 years old with no foot problems and his new owner is very pleased with him.
 
I wouldn't pay anything other than a token amount to transfer i.e. £100. His problems are only going to worsen over the years and no matter how good he is, he will only be even more of a money pit than a younger horse.
 
I think its relevant to undestand what he's worth to the riding school. If he's one of their most useful horses, they may be wanting to work him for another 4 or 5 years and would have to pay a few grand to replace him.
If they want him to be retired and have an easier life then maybe they will accept a token amount for him, he is virtually worthless on the open market and bear in mind that a cheap horse costs just the same to keep as an expensive one.
 
i dont know if its the same in england or wether the market is the same (never looked fo a horse whilst i was living in England...) but in France someone bought an ex riding school..20 yr old with no foot problems for 500€ = um something around £330 ish?
 
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