It’s too small and too young

[poiuytrewq]

Mr Poiuytrewq has just got a bit shi*** with me.
Apparently I am repeating myself and we have had the same conversation for 4 weeks now.
*I did point out this has been going on in my head for about 6!

Barney- Dragon driving and Horse mart.
I just love him, I love his face, I’m not a cob person but I adore this pony.

So, I’ve looked into youngstock livery and other options. I’ve looked into gelding, it’s been so long since I paid for that I had no idea on costs, I’ve searched the hell out of the seller (and am very happy with what I’ve found.
We have sounded out transport. (OH actually did that bit)

So the thing is, I’m 9.5 stone and 5’3
If this was to make 14/14.2 I’d have him here already. 13hh on horse mart 13.2 DD.
Im used to 16.2
The size is just not going to work is it?

 

[Fjord]

It depends on how wide he is really, I'd have thought. And if you are likely to put weight on. I've been riding Bobbi at 13.3 and I'm 5'7 and was over 10 stone for much of the time.

 

[gryff]

YES!!!!!

A 13hh cobby type will be more than capable of carrying you.

 

[cobgoblin]

I'd say it depends on how truthful the vendor is being about his likely size.
He's a very pretty boy.

 

[stangs]

You should be alright. Even if he doesn’t make that height, it’s never too late to start driving, horse agility, etc.

Buy the horse.

 

[greasedweasel]

What's the worst that can happen, you give him a good upbringing and have to sell him on later?

I say yes, I am currently sharing a field with a wee floof, she is THE BEST thing ever, I am so not a cob person and I would have her in a heartbeat!!

 

[Cloball]

I went out looking for a 14hh + and bought a 13.2 stout fell. I'm 5'6 and was probably about 10 stone. Gone down 2 dress sizes since buying with all the riding and I keep my tack lightweight. The only worry I had was saddle size but she takes a 16.5 which I find comfy.

 

[poiuytrewq]

He’s beautiful!
I’m pretty steady weight wise. I put on a few lbs now and then but loose it fairly easily.
I’ve never ridden anything that small though and am worried I’ll be too big.
I’m happy to think outside the box, maybe driving but I’m not really keen on that idea. I love long reining, I’d not be adverse to agility type stuff.
I’m in my early 40’s though and hear that’s a bad stage for weight gain that’s not as easily controllable
I’ve cut down a lot on my horse work, freelance type stuff and now very much enjoy just doing mine more.

 

[Nasicus]

You'll have no trouble with the wee man carrying you and taking your leg up once he's grown

 

[Cloball]

I do worry I look a bit silly but then we storm around ahead of all the 15.2+ horses

 

[cobgoblin]

Are you going to view him?

 

[poiuytrewq]

Well I tell myself if he’s still for sale and I’ve raised £1000 cash I’ll call.
If that happens I feel it will be a defo fate but

 

[poiuytrewq]

Are you going to view him?

No, I keep telling myself to shut up. I didn’t realise how much I talk about him til tonight

 

[Btomkins]

I can’t really advise as I bought my little cobby colt from DD a couple of years ago and I love him! Second purchase from DD actually and both have turned out great.

He’s far too small for me really but as he’s only 2 I have a while to think about what my plans are for him.

Do it. You only live once and can always sell down the line

 

[cobgoblin]

Well I tell myself if he’s still for sale and I’ve raised £1000 cash I’ll call.
If that happens I feel it will be a defo fate but

Am I looking at the wrong one? He's £675.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Am I looking at the wrong one? He's £675.

No that’s right. Reduced from £1350

 

[poiuytrewq]

I don’t earn masses because I am fortunate enough to be able to pick and choose my hours and add into the quota my horse and dogs

 

[poiuytrewq]

I can’t really advise as I bought my little cobby colt from DD a couple of years ago and I love him! Second purchase from DD actually and both have turned out great.

He’s far too small for me really but as he’s only 2 I have a while to think about what my plans are for him.

Do it. You only live once and can always sell down the line

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He’s bloody beautiful! I’ve never sold a horse though. Not sure I could

 

[Cloball]

Omg @Btomkins he's gorgeous send him my way if he makes 13.2

 

[cobgoblin]

No that’s right. Reduced from £1350

I doubt he'll hang around long at that price.

 

[Snow Falcon]

I'm 5'7 and heavier than you. I have ridden a variety of NF ranging from 13-14.2hh. A well proportionned pony with good depth of girth should take up the leg well.

 

[poiuytrewq]

I doubt he'll hang around long at that price.

No I know, I keep checking back thinking obviously he’s sold.
I just live my horse life on the edge! I don’t have a back up, this is fine because they are insured or Mr P steps up in an emergency.
I can’t grab money at the click of a finger though. That said had he been 14hh ad I say I’d have already called

 

[AmyMay]

Well I tell myself if he’s still for sale and I’ve raised £1000 cash I’ll call.
If that happens I feel it will be a defo fate but

He’ll grow another hand.

 

[cobgoblin]

No I know, I keep checking back thinking obviously he’s sold.
I just live my horse life on the edge! I don’t have a back up, this is fine because they are insured or Mr P steps up in an emergency.
I can’t grab money at the click of a finger though. That said had he been 14hh ad I say I’d have already called

There's nothing to stop you calling and finding out a bit more.

 

[SEL]

Barney is my Baby Cobs mini me.

So you should buy him.

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

Oh but he's lovely

Buy him buy him now

 

[Btomkins]

Omg @Btomkins he's gorgeous send him my way if he makes 13.2

He’s definitely going to make between 13.2 to 13.3

 

[toppedoff]

Is that the barney we were talking about the other week(s) ago

 

[SpeedyPony]

Are you going to see him before? If so take a stick/ have an idea of where 13hh is on you- a lot of people are a bit optimistic as to the height of the horses they're selling! But 13/13.2 should be plenty big enough

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

My friend is your height and weighs more she rides a just about 13h stocky cob and is fine.

I'm 9 stone and 5'6 and have ridden 13.2 show ponies and been fine.