Looking to buy a thoroughbred - help please

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Hi, I have seen a thoroughbred for sale but am not too sure what I should be looking for confirmation wise. Any thoughts on this horse would be very much appreciated??

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Quite long coupled but then so is ty! What do you want him for? Is he an ex racer....have you had a tb before? So many questions!!! X
 
Look up the racing name then you will know a bit more-sire and dam etc and what races your horse has done.
 
I would ask them to send you some better photos. The horse is not stood up properly, so a little difficult to see.

The only thing that springs to mind immediately are that it's fetlock joints are a little 'apply' - and it looks a little over at the knee. However, it's nice and deep through the girth.

Price??
 
Hi, thanks for the posts. Just seen that advert this morning but was waiting til lunchtime to call the owner! All i know is she is 4 years old and the owner has had her since she was 3 and has done some light schooling...I will have to ask about racing history. I only compete unaffiliated dressage at the moment and do local riding club shows...just want a bit of an allrounder really and fell in love with her cute face!
I have ridden thoroughbreds in the past and inparticular remember that shoeing them was a bit of a nightmare...any other TB traits/things to look out for??
 
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No you need a CB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ha ha! Your horse does look gorgeous but unfortunately I have always had TBx types and just fell for this filly's cute face this morning!
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I would ask them to send you some better photos. The horse is not stood up properly, so a little difficult to see.

The only thing that springs to mind immediately are that it's fetlock joints are a little 'apply' - and it looks a little over at the knee. However, it's nice and deep through the girth.

Price??

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Yes I agree that is a poor photo so will be asking for better ones...the price is £1000.
 
TB's are like any other horse - and if properly educated and handled make lovely horses for anyone.

How experienced are you though?? 4 is awful young, and she doesn't sound as if she's done much. Unless you have the experience to bring this mare on yourself I would look for something older and more established.
 
They are all nutters? (joking! - well, kind of!)

She looks really nice - the only thing I would say is that her topline/neck is quite weak so you may want to find out how well she is schooling. I agree with you though - she does have a lovely face. My TB is very sensitive on her feet and tends to be almost lame if not shod. Also, she only has to look at something for it to cut her, her skin is so thin. Not sure I would choose a TB just for dressage though - could be a bit frustrating! If thats mainly what you want to do I'd take that into consideration..... Good luck!
 
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TB's are like any other horse - and if properly educated and handled make lovely horses for anyone.

How experienced are you though?? 4 is awful young, and she doesn't sound as if she's done much. Unless you have the experience to bring this mare on yourself I would look for something older and more established.

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Hhmm I have had a TBx in the past and she was a very affectionate and willing horse. That is what is making me keen to get another one - i just wasn't sure about a full TB so thought I would post these pictures for some help!

I have been riding for 20 years and have spent the last year training up a 5 year old warmblood for my pregnant friend....so have had some experience with youngsters. I haven't owned a horse for a while what with university etc so agree that this would be a challenge...but I am a patient rider with a very good instructor so am hoping buying a youngster for myself could work out ok...??
 
Beautiful horse, lovely kind eye, little long in the back for affiliated dressage but looks nice type for an allrounder. Bit worried about the price tag as awfully cheap!
 
Could be a match made in heaven then.

The seller sounds as if she is after a very particular home for the mare - you could be it.

If she's not far from you I would go and see it. At that price it won't be on the market for very long.

Good luck, and take your instructor with you.
 
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They are all nutters? (joking! - well, kind of!)

She looks really nice - the only thing I would say is that her topline/neck is quite weak so you may want to find out how well she is schooling. I agree with you though - she does have a lovely face. My TB is very sensitive on her feet and tends to be almost lame if not shod. Also, she only has to look at something for it to cut her, her skin is so thin. Not sure I would choose a TB just for dressage though - could be a bit frustrating! If thats mainly what you want to do I'd take that into consideration..... Good luck!

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Thank you - I will definitely be asking what sort of work she has been doing recently and lots of questions about her shoeing!
Because I enjoy dressage I initially started looking at warmbloods but so far i haven't tried out one that i totally clicked with. Hence the search for a TBx/full TB has started! Will take your comments into consideration and also see what my instructor thinks - haven't told her about my change of plan yet!
 
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Could be a match made in heaven then.

The seller sounds as if she is after a very particular home for the mare - you could be it.

If she's not far from you I would go and see it. At that price it won't be on the market for very long.

Good luck, and take your instructor with you.

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You are completely spot on - the owner seems much more concerned about getting the right home than getting money for her. I can't wait to speak to her now and thank you everyone for your positive comments! Much appreciated x
 
She looks a little heavier than average so poss Irish TB - the best kind!

I found having a full TB a very steep learning curve - luckily he was a bit older though so a little more well behaved. Only way is to try her I guess....some TB's are quite sensible (he's not spooky) but they do have quirks.....he's got good feet though so shoeing isn't a problem (not once he got over his fear of the farrier).

Only thing I'd say is that they can turn themselves inside out - it's just the way they are - I'd never recommend them for a nervous rider or someone who's easily flapped.

One thing I've found is that most of them have to have a very strong routine and be ridden every day.

TB's can have great paces though once schooling properly....good luck in the search.

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Ha, i must have a unique horse then. A 3 yo irish TB, very lightweight and the quietest horse i have ever met. Both my complete novice aunties have ridden her and she was a complete angel, I was not sure about tb before i got her but am now a massive fan!
agree about the feet tho, bit of a pain if they lose a shoe..
 
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Ha, i must have a unique horse then. A 3 yo irish TB, very lightweight and the quietest horse i have ever met. Both my complete novice aunties have ridden her and she was a complete angel, I was not sure about tb before i got her but am now a massive fan!
agree about the feet tho, bit of a pain if they lose a shoe..

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Yes but Irish TB's are known for being better behaved! It's funny but alot of warmbloods have unnerved me by spooking at eveything on a hack - I just don't enjoy that - takes a lot to set off my boy.

She will have her moments though - especially when you start pushing her to do something she's not sure about. If you're confident though she'll be fine! x
 
I dont think its underpriced at all, TB's are notoriously difficult to sell unless they are extremely talented on the top end and dont have the usual TB tendancies!!

If you have ridden her and get on with her and she is good on the ground, for 1k you cant go that wrong really.
 
I have a tb (ex-racer) and have learnt loads from her, also known many other tbs. I love them - they are all individuals (like all horses), sensitive, smart and clever in the main but you cannot say they are all one thing or another - the main difference I would say is the life they have led ie. raced or not, good home or not. The mare in the photo looks a nice sort, kind eye and still young so training will bring up that topline - often tbs are bred for racing so topline is not automatic and as she is still young there is no suprise its not developedyet. Never had any problems with my mares feet - my mare looks finer than the lady in your photos. She has her quirks but then so do I!
Most of the ones I know you just have to take the time to try to 'listen' to them...my mare has many times thought I was a bit of a thicko cos i didn't pick up on things she was trying to tell me!!!
Good luck...
 
Agree with Sparrow. Something else to remember is that you can't TELL a TB anything. All about making them think it's there idea....
 
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I would ask them to send you some better photos. The horse is not stood up properly, so a little difficult to see.

The only thing that springs to mind immediately are that it's fetlock joints are a little 'apply' - and it looks a little over at the knee. However, it's nice and deep through the girth.

Price??

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Just curious, what do you mean by apply?
 
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