Look at this Horse - He's BEAUTIFUL!

[1stclassalan]

I think this horse is a good looker too and I wouldn't let the price put me off - the new owner could be lucky - I bought "her" in my avatar when she was rising 14 from just about the most expensive place you could imagine - £2k in 1978 with a Turf & Travel dressage saddle - lived, fighting fit till 1993.

However; I certainly couldn't buy an old'un just in case of an early sadness - it's bad enough after 15 years!

 

[Ranyhyn]

He's very smart. Lets hope he gets a lovely home.

 

[Vixen Van Debz]

A definite looker! I find that handsome is as handsome does with horses too though 80)

 

[SamanthaG]

I like him, but wow what a price

 

[scarymare]

He's OK, looks pretty averagey to me. I wouldn't buy a 15 year old gelding though I would consider a mare as if all goes belly up you have the breeding option.

 

[s4sugar]

If he is sound his age wouldn't bother me & the tack, if quality, could cost £2000. Schoolmasters are worth whatever someone will pay & £3,000 isn't silly.
How many people have paid that & more and not got the reliability they thought they were paying for?

The reason age doesn't bother me is my second pony - purchased as a 4 year old, found dead at 8.
A mare I was given as an 18 year old (turned out to be 21) was fit for another 5 years and only retired through an injury in the field.

 

[xspiralx]

I don't understand it either. Giving up riding, maybe, but not horses. If I had such a perfect horse as that I would still keep him as a pet or have someone else come and ride him and help with the cost. I wouldn't sell him at his age.

At his age? He's mid teens, and if he is fit and been well looked after there is no reason he won't go on perfectly well for many years.

You have no idea why she is selling, but it sounds like there are very genuine reasons behind it - presumably she can't keep him as a pet.

Gotta love a nice bit of HHO condemnation

Anyway I think he is a gorgeous horse, and if he is as fantastic as she says then probably worth the money. People are always saying that a really safe horse is worth its weight in gold, but I would suggest advertising without tack. I hope she finds a lovely home for him.

 

[jessamess]

I don't like it... but I do have an arab only philosophy hahahaha

 

[LisW]

Looks & sounds absolutely lovely. Also sounds highly thought of by his current owner & much loved. Hope he finds the great home he obviously deserves.

 

[DragonSlayer]

A horse is worth whatever the buyer is willing to pay.

 

[royal]

Nice looking horse, but most definitely waaaay over priced for his age...

Would never pay more than £2K for that type of horse at that age....

 

[Weezy]

Blimey, love some of these comments!

*spider* - not a chance in hell your friend will find a true schoolmistress for £2k and aged 8....TBH schoolmistresses/masters need to be older than 8, some horses are still maturing, and if someone has put in the work to make the horse a true schoolmistress/master, they will certainly want more than £2k. For her money she needs to be looking at older horses as she may get lucky there, but she is not going to find what she wants under 10 yrs old.

The lady selling the horse has her reasons - maybe she cannot afford a horse anymore because she has lost her job/lost her husband/is ill/etc - there are tons of reasons and she shouldn't have to justify herself to people

I understand why she wants rid of tack and rugs in one fell swoop too - far easier. I would price the horse at around £2500.

 

[katiecuckoo]

Do people still sell horses at that age? I have a BEAUTY 16hh TB aged 16.... considering rehoming him as I have NO time to ride him and it is such a waste. Loaners have repeatedly let me down and my 7 year old son who is his current rider, only wants to ride about once a month!!!

 

[cavalo branco]

How odd some posters comment on the fact that the seller has said that she wants to give up horses
Why shouldn't she give up? There are many valid reasons for doing so and it is very hurtful to make assumptions that she is somehow suspicious!!
Come on, let's be kinder please!! . Good luck seller, he looks a genuine horse to me

 

[Farma]

Wow you would think the horse was 26 not 16!

 

[katiecuckoo]

Yes, you're right Farma! I know my TB is no way OLD - he is TOO YOUNG to do nothing for the next ten years!!! And that is exactly my problem... but no doubt about it... after 15, they are more difficult to sell and I feel more guilty too!

 

[eggs]

Not stunning in my opinion but certainly a nice riding club horse.

Good, genuine schoolmasters are worth their weight in gold.

Second hand saddles (unless they are a popular brand eg. Albion) are not worth much.

However I would say that if some-one is prepared to pay that price they are likely to look after him well and hopefully would be prepared to provide him with a home for life. I personally don't like to see older horses up for sale as I worry that it could be the start of a passing from pillar to post as they get older, particularly if they are cheap.

In my experience, big horses do seem to age quicker than a smaller horse and often have a shorter 'working' life as their bigger size and extra weight puts more stress on the joints and tendons, etc.

He certainly sounds as though he has been well looked after by his present owner.

 

[liveryblues]

if I was looking ide be looking at him I would not hesitate to buy an older horse. We bought a 16 year old schoolmaster for my daughter, he is worth his weight in gold, he has taken her from prelim to winning at medium with over 68% not bad for a now 20 yr old!
We paid 4k with no tack & he was worth every single penny.
FWIW you could buy a 4,8, or 10 year old and have it break down at any time, career ending injuries/ailments are possible what ever the age.
I think the owner must be breaking her heart having to sell him, lets face it they are not like cats & dogs, they do require more money & work. there are many circumstances where good owners genuinely cannot keep their horses anymore. I truly hope Victor finds a smashing home where the owner can stay in touch.
If I had the money & space I would love to view this handsome boy!

 

[liveryblues]

if I was looking ide be looking at him I would not hesitate to buy an older horse. We bought a 16 year old schoolmaster for my daughter, he is worth his weight in gold, he has taken her from prelim to winning at medium with over 68% not bad for a now 20 yr old!
We paid 4k with no tack & he was worth every single penny.
FWIW you could buy a 4,8, or 10 year old and have it break down at any time, career ending injuries/ailments are possible what ever the age.
I think the owner must be breaking her heart having to sell him, lets face it they are not like cats & dogs, they do require more money & work. there are many circumstances where good owners genuinely cannot keep their horses anymore. I truly hope Victor finds a smashing home where the owner can stay in touch.
If I had the money & space I would love to view this handsome boy!

Wanted to add, If no one ever sold we would all be without our horses, or at least most of us would.

 

[liveryblues]

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[Pidgeon]

Jeez anyone would think that horse was old No reason not to buy a horse at that age IMO. I lost Higgs to grass sickness and he was only 8 so there is no guarantee on how long you are going to have your horse for!
Just like to add what a lovely looking horse he is and I hope he finds a lovely home with someone who will enjoy him and not just retire him

 

[missieh]

What a lovely horse! He is not OLD, yes he is no youngester but he is a SCHOOLMASTER and a lot more people should consider such horses. Why is there this obsession with everyone bringing on 4/5years old?? Anything in double figures seems to be frowned upon! Net result a lot of screwed up horses out there that have not be brought on correctly and never get to be the schoolmaster that is for sale here.

A lot more people should learn a lot more from this type of older horse!! The price, with the wardrobe, is perfectly reasonable. If it was any cheaper you would wonder what was wrong with it!

I just wish I had the money!

 

[Puppy]

At his age? He's mid teens, and if he is fit and been well looked after there is no reason he won't go on perfectly well for many years.

You have no idea why she is selling, but it sounds like there are very genuine reasons behind it - presumably she can't keep him as a pet.

Gotta love a nice bit of HHO condemnation

Anyway I think he is a gorgeous horse, and if he is as fantastic as she says then probably worth the money. People are always saying that a really safe horse is worth its weight in gold, but I would suggest advertising without tack. I hope she finds a lovely home for him.

Totally agree He looks lovely, and like he has a lot to offer, but I do think she's be better advertising him with tack separately

 

[Serenity087]

No, he isn't.

Not a cob.

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