New horse shopping criteria

[tashcat]

Equally, I got mine at 12 and 13 years still didn't feel like enough (14 if you count the fact he is still around just not doing anything). We just hadn't quite 'finished'

Not sure you ever quite finish!! And the 14 years together (so far!!) sounds wonderful

 

[SallyBatty]

I got mine when she was 16 and she is still going strong at 29 with no sign of wanting to slow down and retire yet.

 

[ester]

True IHW, but it will influence future buying choices too (though I'm def not up for a baby, insufficient patience )

 

[ihatework]

Possibly too young
https://www.horsemart.co.uk/gorgeous-rid-hunter-allrounder/Horses/560876

Possibly not substantial enough
https://www.horsemart.co.uk/16-2hh-ish-gentlman/Horses/562045

https://www.horsemart.co.uk/-3-500-...bob-is-a-16-2-hh-heavy-weight-c/Horses/560045

Bob worth a call? Right stamp? Will depend on how RS sour he is

 

[Leo Walker]

If the cob is sound he looks like he would suit!

 

[gunnergundog]

This is being said nicely and with the best intentions but my advice would be to bide your time and use it to a) increase your budget and b) decrease your weight. Doing both of those will open up the choice of suitable horses available to you.

I would also add 'correct attitude' to your list of 'must haves'. You should go for the sort of horse that says 'yes, now what's the question?' Not the type that goes 'mmmm.............maybe if you make me......am not sure......are you going to give me the confidence to do it Mum?' I would forget youngsters and also challenging types....make it your challenge to improve the already perfect horse that you are going to buy! If you are only going to be riding four times a week, this is very important. You won't want something that comes out of the field roaring like a lion after a couple of days off!

Take your 'sane friend' (as I dubbed her on a previous thread) to as many viewings as possible and DO NOT BUY ANYTHING WITHOUT HER APPROVAL and a good 5 stage vetting! Remember, it is the horse you need and not the horse you want......I think someone made this profound statement on one of your other threads.

Good luck, don't be impatient and enjoy the process.

 

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Possibly too young
https://www.horsemart.co.uk/gorgeous-rid-hunter-allrounder/Horses/560876

Possibly not substantial enough
https://www.horsemart.co.uk/16-2hh-ish-gentlman/Horses/562045

https://www.horsemart.co.uk/-3-500-...bob-is-a-16-2-hh-heavy-weight-c/Horses/560045

Bob worth a call? Right stamp? Will depend on how RS sour he is

Bob is GORGEOUS!!

 

[Pc2003]

Definitely the right attitude/ willing nature.
10 years ago when I got rid of my horrible backwards thinking welshie I was desperate for something amenable and just a nice attitude to life. It makes this so much easier. Every question you ask, he will give you 100% every time. Yes he has a massive personality but having something that is genuine and willing makes a huge difference.
With your set up it sounds like you really need a non stressy laid back type

 

[Goldenstar]

If the cob is sound he looks like he would suit!

I would be somewhat spooked by the needs one to one with an experienced rider and I would be concerned that hacking alone might be an issue .

 

[Goldenstar]

The ID is way to fat I would not go there .
Love the 14 yo I really hope he falls on his feet

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

You lot are fab, I love the honesty here ❤
Ok so I'm going to spend some time losing weight, I need to do this anyway so horsey reasons are excellent motivation plus the less weight I carry the less the Fibro can bug me (I hope..!!). I've been riding my friend's 7 yr old 14.1/2 cob mare everywhere and she genuinely doesn't seem to have any trouble carrying me, doesn't even break a sweat..!!
I'm going to desperately try to add to my budget, though being realistic I doubt I can extend it by a huge amount.
I would absolutely LOVE another Clydesdale so may see what's about on the shorter side and I will open myself up to the idea of an older, proven horse.

 

[blodwyn1]

On horsequest there is a 13yr old comtois gelding 16h who looks lovely but does have cushings. He is 2,000.

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

On horsequest there is a 13yr old comtois gelding 16h who looks lovely but does have cushings. He is 2,000.

Comtois are lovely but short in the leg. If I go for another draft horse then it would need to be a Clyde or Shire as I find they are a bit more versatile.
With that said, I've just watched his video and he's lovely so I've messaged them

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

A couple of ads I've looked at...

https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-130513.html

https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-130050.html

 

[Bellaboo18]

I think your budget is fine *if* you go for something older. Instead of saying no older than 12, I'd be thinking 12+ would be ideal. Don't go for a youngster even if they seem unflappable.

 

[ihatework]

A couple of ads I've looked at...

https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-130513.html

https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-130050.html

The Friesan is horrid,
The grey I smell a rat

 

[Bellaboo18]

The Friesan is horrid,
The grey I smell a rat

Exactly my thoughts.

 

[ester]

The friesan is also bay so not a friesian.

The grey there is something wrong with

what about mine that came with 2 shetlands

 

[Bellaboo18]

I'd avoid things that say 'not suitable for a novice'. You're not a novice but why not go for something that you can trust 99% of the time and have fun with.

 

[Goldenstar]

A couple of ads I've looked at...

https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-130513.html

https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-130050.html

The Friesan is not a good example of the breed to put it politely.
I guess the grey will be an out and out thug and he’s way to cheap I smell a whole nest of large rats .

 

[Pearlsasinger]

On horsequest there is a 13yr old comtois gelding 16h who looks lovely but does have cushings. He is 2,000.

Prascend gets very expensive. I wouldn't touch someone else's Cushings horse with a bargepole, it's different when they are your own when they are diagnosed.

Have a look on Preloved, there were quite a few in Yorkshire on there a week or so ago, also look at DD. There are sometimes some gems in amongst the dross. In fact I've seen one, that, if we win the Lottery this week (so I can buy more land), I am having - you'll know which one i mean LSH but she is above your budget.

 

[indie1282]

The Friesan is not a good example of the breed to put it politely.
I guess the grey will be an out and out thug and he’s way to cheap I smell a whole nest of large rats .

I agree about the Friesan.

Also the grey is dodgy - no weight carrying good hunter will be 1k!

 

[indie1282]

I'd like to see proper pics of him stood up side on but he has a lovely face. A bit out of budget but could be worth saving for something like his type..

https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-131525.html

 

[indie1282]

You said you liked a grey...

https://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-129504.html

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

I'm actually not keen on greys lol. But obviously the right horse wont be a bad colour

 

[indie1282]

I'm actually not keen on greys lol. But obviously the right horse wont be a bad colour

Sorry - I thought when you said 'Any colour but grey ideally' to mean you wanted a grey lol.

 

[Lammy]

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...-mare.html?link=/search?keyword=Irish+Draught

I would want to know what lumps and bumps exactly mean but worth a ring.

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...tml?link=/search?keyword=Irish+Draught&page=2

I like him too depending on the reason for backing late and what he’s been like since.

 

[ester]

The photos of the first are terrible!

I rather like the ginger, he's been in work for a couple of years but yes I'd want to know why too.

 

[Lammy]

The photos of the first are terrible!

Aren’t they! I mean do people want to sell their horses or not??

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

I really don't like the first st all plus she's only for light hacking which is not what I'm looking for.
Second is nice but if not broken till 9 then he's not much more of a bet then an 8 year old would be?