birdof1977
Well-Known Member
After giving up riding over 8 years ago, I decided to get back in the saddle last month. I forgot how much horses can effect you. I have now decided that the only thing I can do is start saving for one of my own now.
Having been 'off the scene' for a while I was just wondering how much I should expect to pay for one. I'm not really bothered about competing, maybe a local show or two, mainly for hacking out and school work. I'm not the worlds most refined rider, but I do have big balls (or so I'm told), and great sticking power, I used to love XC. I wouldn't really want anything that's too much of a handful though as my daughter would probably like to ride it at some point too in the future (she's 8 at the mo, but really tall for her age).
I'd prefer one that could be out 24/7, to keep costs down a bit, and one thats not too old, perhaps 10-12 yrs.
Any size from 14.2 up would be fine, I'm only 5'4" and weigh usually 8 1/2 stone.
I've tried looking for a share, or loan horse, but there just doesn't seem to be anything close to me.
If any of you could help give me a good guesstimate, I would really appreciate it.
<font color="green">Also (cheeky) any donations to the fund would be greatfully accepted. Ha Ha.
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Having been 'off the scene' for a while I was just wondering how much I should expect to pay for one. I'm not really bothered about competing, maybe a local show or two, mainly for hacking out and school work. I'm not the worlds most refined rider, but I do have big balls (or so I'm told), and great sticking power, I used to love XC. I wouldn't really want anything that's too much of a handful though as my daughter would probably like to ride it at some point too in the future (she's 8 at the mo, but really tall for her age).
I'd prefer one that could be out 24/7, to keep costs down a bit, and one thats not too old, perhaps 10-12 yrs.
Any size from 14.2 up would be fine, I'm only 5'4" and weigh usually 8 1/2 stone.
I've tried looking for a share, or loan horse, but there just doesn't seem to be anything close to me.
If any of you could help give me a good guesstimate, I would really appreciate it.
<font color="green">Also (cheeky) any donations to the fund would be greatfully accepted. Ha Ha.
