McNally
Well-Known Member
Quick background- I had a new horse and had 2 bad falls in the 3 times i rode it, lost confidence "slightly"- sent it back. Was given/loan the horse i was employed to look after. Know it like the back of my hand 100% confidence with him but he has lameness issues and will only ever hack quietly, however if the weather is awful or i am offered extra work etc and cant ride for a few days no matter- its all very laid back.
Have the option of 2 others that i could do a bit more with but obviously will both require more commitment, I dont know which to choose or if i should stick with what i have and resign myself to plodding?! Have a daughter aged 11 who want to be accompanied on fun rides etc.
Horse 1- is at the yard i work on so i know him well although i dont ride him- he's 12 a racer on his last season. He has a fab temp, easy to handle, Has hacked but not regularly. good doer (always looks fat on TV compared to the others!!) can get slightly on his toes but never bucks/rears etc more than happy to go off the yard alone...However not done anything really, only ridden in a race saddle, will be starting from scratch with an unknown in a way....free
Horse 2- I rode a good few times last year when my horse was injured and loved it I felt really secure and as if i'd try anything with him! I asked the owner to bear me in mind if he was ever for sale, He is now! 13 but retired from racing 2 years ago (not due to injury)Hacks out 100% quiet and safe to ride, done some show jumping and dressage at a low level no vices, hang ups about anything - cheap sale (not sure how much to expect here!?)
Both horses are good to catch, clip box shoe traffic etc (well no 1 hasnt been through "town traffic" but ok on quiet roads)
What do you think? I'm very confident with a horse i know so either will be fine, I guess its almost like i'm paying for the 2 years of normality no 2 has been given by someone else!
Horse 1 I absolutely love but will need a holiday first aswell (altho thats not a problem really)
2- Is ready to go
Opinions please!
Have the option of 2 others that i could do a bit more with but obviously will both require more commitment, I dont know which to choose or if i should stick with what i have and resign myself to plodding?! Have a daughter aged 11 who want to be accompanied on fun rides etc.
Horse 1- is at the yard i work on so i know him well although i dont ride him- he's 12 a racer on his last season. He has a fab temp, easy to handle, Has hacked but not regularly. good doer (always looks fat on TV compared to the others!!) can get slightly on his toes but never bucks/rears etc more than happy to go off the yard alone...However not done anything really, only ridden in a race saddle, will be starting from scratch with an unknown in a way....free
Horse 2- I rode a good few times last year when my horse was injured and loved it I felt really secure and as if i'd try anything with him! I asked the owner to bear me in mind if he was ever for sale, He is now! 13 but retired from racing 2 years ago (not due to injury)Hacks out 100% quiet and safe to ride, done some show jumping and dressage at a low level no vices, hang ups about anything - cheap sale (not sure how much to expect here!?)
Both horses are good to catch, clip box shoe traffic etc (well no 1 hasnt been through "town traffic" but ok on quiet roads)
What do you think? I'm very confident with a horse i know so either will be fine, I guess its almost like i'm paying for the 2 years of normality no 2 has been given by someone else!
Horse 1 I absolutely love but will need a holiday first aswell (altho thats not a problem really)
2- Is ready to go
Opinions please!
