seoirse
Well-Known Member
Sorry this is long!
I lost my fabulous 15hh 12 year old irish gelding last week, after a long illness. The last month was dire and it became increasingly obvious he wasnt going to make it. I really want to get another horse as Ive not ridden for 3 months now as my boy was out of action for quite a while, so Ive had a fair bit of time to think about it all.
George was a super duper little horse but he was a handful. He was great for me, I am confident and I enjoyed the challenge. However..... I am getting married in October, and Im not getting any younger (booo), and OH wants to have kids before too long. Despite not being horsey himself however, he is fully supportive of me getting another horse and actually suggested it before I had dared to raise the subject and is even prepared to help me fund it.
My Mum also rides and currently rides our 25 year old mare who was my sisters first pony many moons ago! The pony is super but is getting a bit wonky now and her ridden days are numbered as shed show jumped her whole life and pretty stiff and creaky now. We will keep her going as long as she is keen and comfy.
I want to get another horse/pony that will suit me and Mum. A tall order, but I hope we can do it. I just dont really know where to start looking. Im 5ft 4, 8 stone, Mum is a bit smaller. Im confident and fairly experienced, Ive successfully brought on a few youngsters, evented and done a fair bit of dressage to elem level. Mum is nearly 60, and a happy hacker plus the odd in hand class at shows, but the pony she rides can be quite whizzy and strong so Mum is competent but not that confident in ability, basically she is better than she thinks she is but I dont want her to have something more than she is happy with. The horse I lost was far too much for her though and she didnt ride him.
Ideally wed like something native so it can live out, but smart so we can show it, not to stocky and hairy though, but Mum is a sucker for a big mane! Can do decent dressage test with me, spons rides, hack out safely for my Mum. Must be a gelding, 14.1-15hh max. Budget is about £3k but can spend a bit more if needs be. Am I looking for something that doesnt exist or do I need to consider spending lots more? Ive never had to buy a horse with such a long list of musts. I usually buy something I like the look of and go from there, but those days are sadly over but my horsing days are not and I am happy to do a bit less and not event etc, if it means I still have my own horse to ride and have a bit of fun with. Where do I start?!
I lost my fabulous 15hh 12 year old irish gelding last week, after a long illness. The last month was dire and it became increasingly obvious he wasnt going to make it. I really want to get another horse as Ive not ridden for 3 months now as my boy was out of action for quite a while, so Ive had a fair bit of time to think about it all.
George was a super duper little horse but he was a handful. He was great for me, I am confident and I enjoyed the challenge. However..... I am getting married in October, and Im not getting any younger (booo), and OH wants to have kids before too long. Despite not being horsey himself however, he is fully supportive of me getting another horse and actually suggested it before I had dared to raise the subject and is even prepared to help me fund it.
My Mum also rides and currently rides our 25 year old mare who was my sisters first pony many moons ago! The pony is super but is getting a bit wonky now and her ridden days are numbered as shed show jumped her whole life and pretty stiff and creaky now. We will keep her going as long as she is keen and comfy.
I want to get another horse/pony that will suit me and Mum. A tall order, but I hope we can do it. I just dont really know where to start looking. Im 5ft 4, 8 stone, Mum is a bit smaller. Im confident and fairly experienced, Ive successfully brought on a few youngsters, evented and done a fair bit of dressage to elem level. Mum is nearly 60, and a happy hacker plus the odd in hand class at shows, but the pony she rides can be quite whizzy and strong so Mum is competent but not that confident in ability, basically she is better than she thinks she is but I dont want her to have something more than she is happy with. The horse I lost was far too much for her though and she didnt ride him.
Ideally wed like something native so it can live out, but smart so we can show it, not to stocky and hairy though, but Mum is a sucker for a big mane! Can do decent dressage test with me, spons rides, hack out safely for my Mum. Must be a gelding, 14.1-15hh max. Budget is about £3k but can spend a bit more if needs be. Am I looking for something that doesnt exist or do I need to consider spending lots more? Ive never had to buy a horse with such a long list of musts. I usually buy something I like the look of and go from there, but those days are sadly over but my horsing days are not and I am happy to do a bit less and not event etc, if it means I still have my own horse to ride and have a bit of fun with. Where do I start?!
because i had a very limited budget and on my birthday last year he came up in a small lineage ad of about 10 words and with no photo on a website i didn't check as often as there wasn't a high turnover of ads. He needed some work and 6 months later he's coming on a treat and we plan to affiliate in Oct- bargains are out there you've just got to keep searching and they do come up.
