New horse shopping criteria

SatansLittleHelper said:
If I could personally hand pick a horse then this is what I'd buy ❤❤❤❤ but I'm not sure my budget will quite stretch :(
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He’s only £500 over budget. It’s got to be worth a call to see if there is any room for negotiation. But if he is as described he should be snapped up at that price, he is what a lot want. His topline is a little light for a weight carrier but you might get away with it.
 
Ok I've been offered a 16.1 very chunky cob type, 12 years old, good in EVERY way BUT she has a wind issue which prevents her from doing slot of hard and fast stuff such as hunting. However she is still able to jump, do fun rides etc. There was an issue where she got choke and had her windpipe scratched which is what caused the problem. She's 2400. Thoughts??
 
SatansLittleHelper said:
If I could personally hand pick a horse then this is what I'd buy ❤❤❤❤ but I'm not sure my budget will quite stretch :(
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FestiveFuzz said:
I'd want to see some proper pics of him, but what about this one? https://www.horsemart.co.uk/beautif...lding-rising-10-years-16-hands-/Horses/562939
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Needs loving experienced home with confident rider. Is calm and gentle with a novice rider but not a dope on a rope. Would be happier with some exciting work and stimulation from an experienced rider. Would enjoy a busy active home with a variety of work such as fun rides and beach rides as well as hacking, schooling and jumping etc.. Needs the right person who he will stay with for the rest of his life as he will form a very strong and loving bond. Right partner match and home critical.

NO NO NO AND NO!
 
SatansLittleHelper said:
Ok I've been offered a 16.1 very chunky cob type, 12 years old, good in EVERY way BUT she has a wind issue which prevents her from doing slot of hard and fast stuff such as hunting. However she is still able to jump, do fun rides etc. There was an issue where she got choke and had her windpipe scratched which is what caused the problem. She's 2400. Thoughts??
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NO. This is coming from someone who had a horse with a wind issue.
 
SatansLittleHelper said:
Ok I've been offered a 16.1 very chunky cob type, 12 years old, good in EVERY way BUT she has a wind issue which prevents her from doing slot of hard and fast stuff such as hunting. However she is still able to jump, do fun rides etc. There was an issue where she got choke and had her windpipe scratched which is what caused the problem. She's 2400. Thoughts??
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I’d float the scope report under vets eyes. What sort of workload is she currently doing.

I’d want to rule out allergy/COPD as that is a ballache to deal with.
 
Fern - stiff as a plank, on the forehand and cost a fortune in hay.

COPD horse - Ventapulmin - £70 a tub, on a biggish horse, one tub will do 2 weeks ish.
 
indie1282 said:
You can always make an offer - you are only £500 under the price...
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For a horse that needs a 'confident rider' and 'needs some exciting work and stimulation from an experienced rider' o_O? Doesn't sound at all like the safe and easy horse that the OP wants and needs.
 
until i got to the end of that ad i thought he sounded perfect but as soon as i saw needs a confident rider and likes to be busy, alarm bells were ringing. it could mean that if he isnt in full work keeping his mind occupied he would be a handful. NOT what SLH needs, and what she needs is the key to the search...

also, NO to the mare with the breathing issue, dont buy a horse with an existing health issue....
 
yes he looks like the type you have described, just be patient, the right one is out there but may be a little older than you would ideally slike, but there is more chance of an older more sensible horse being closer to your budget and SAFE o you can enjoy riding again....i will keep looking anyway..
 
SatansLittleHelper said:
Ok I've been offered a 16.1 very chunky cob type, 12 years old, good in EVERY way BUT she has a wind issue which prevents her from doing slot of hard and fast stuff such as hunting. However she is still able to jump, do fun rides etc. There was an issue where she got choke and had her windpipe scratched which is what caused the problem. She's 2400. Thoughts??
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I have a 16.3hh Shire X with a slight roar but I was gifted him. He's a star in every other way and knowing him now I would pay for him however I also went to see a younger horse who sounded very similar to my big chap. He sounded like a steam train and struggled with anything above a walk. It would very much depend on what the wind issue is and how severe it is for me to look at a horse with problems. I'd also expect it for be cheap... very cheap
 
It's broken, they just aren't saying where... and if she is sold from field it's entirely possible it's recent and no one really knows what she will stand up to. (I added the last bit because if a horse was previously a bit broken, but had proved it could stand up to what I wanted to do then I might consider it, one that is currently in no level of work to vet from I wouldn't)
 
why not suitable for work in the school, and sold from field usually means she wont be seen ridden. i always worry with sold from field as it could mean lots of things, maybe soundness issues or not well behaved to ride....
 
https://www.horsequest.co.uk/search/206955


ETA - I like this one so much I have had to have serious conversation with Mr RED - who says no more horses. I think someone will have a huge load of fun with this horse, and yes, I wish it could be me!

It says home of top importance which indicates movement in the price.

A thoroughly nice horse.
 
I can't see the photos to the latest one you linked to but I don't think buying something out of work/sold from the field is a good idea for you OP, sorry.
You won't know what the horse is like once back in work/fit and it could be very different to how it's described.
I think something already in work so you can get on and go and focus on forging a partnership rather than having to build fitness or putting work into schooling is probably what you need to be looking for.
Something like that but currently in work does seem to be on the right lines.
Also, why doesn't it school?

The horse with the wind problem wouldn't necessarily put me off.
If it will be living out and is currently fit and doing the same level of work or more than you will do with it, I'd consider it - subject to seeing the vet notes and getting an up to date vet opinion on prognosis.
Ultimately I think for £3k you're going to struggle for sane and sound so it's about finding what is an acceptable compromise for you.
Different people will have different compromises.
I'm not advocating going out looking for trouble/something broken but I wouldn't necessarily rule it out in your situation.
 
Red-1 said:
https://www.horsequest.co.uk/search/206955

ETA - I like this one so much I have had to have serious conversation with Mr RED - who says no more horses. I think someone will have a huge load of fun with this horse, and yes, I wish it could be me!

It says home of top importance which indicates movement in the price.

A thoroughly nice horse.
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Oh I LOVE this one! He looks so similar to mine in the face <3 I'd like him!
 
Floxie said:
Oh I LOVE this one! He looks so similar to mine in the face <3 I'd like him!
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I know. I wish he was a bit closer then I *may* have gone for a look, but it would be hard to do a 6 hour round trip when Mr RED has said no. LOL.

ETA - I was looking for OP, but when I saw him I did not post him on here until Mr Red had said no :rolleyes:
 
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