Off to view a horse this morning..

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She is a 16hh tbx,15yr old and aparantly suitable for a nervous rider...
Shes up for sale for less than £900 including all tack etc.
I was just wondering if anybody had expiriances (sp!) with horses for sale that turned out not as the owner said?
Im hoping this mare is!
 
It does sound very cheap for everything, tack included but then again at her age they are possibly being realistic for a sale.
Unfortunately lots of horses aren't quite as described, are you taking someone experienced with you? Just keep your eyes open there's lots of choice out there.
 
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All of the horses that I have bought have turned out to be 'not one the owner said' in one way or another. My most recent purchase definitely echoed this however, I still can't decide whether the sellers were lax in what they told me or whether I was just blinded by his gorgeousness! Either way, it has sent me on an emotional roller coaster, and I have gone from him being up for sale 4 months after I bought him to now just being totally in love with the sod. Although we are nowhere near where I would like us to be and I am still learning about him every single day I really do think he is my horse of a life time. I suppose my situation is a little bit different as I bought him as a 4 yo and obviously youngsters are slightly more prone to total personally transplants however, considering you are buying a horse that is advertised as being suitable for a 'novice' it is essential that the owner is upfront with you. It would be dishonest and frankly dangerous if they were not. Not only that, but you must make sure that you ride the horse in as many different scenarios as possible (schooling, hacking, jumping etc) everything that you know will want to do with him eventually. Make sure that YOU tack him up, pick his feet out, brush him. All the stupid small things that would assume they would be ok with. This also gives the horse a chance to get to know you a little bit. It is in a lot of sellers nature to extend the truth somewhat however, if you make sure you ask all of the questions you want and then ask them again you at least give yourself the best opportunity of being informed. Things never go 100% to plan, but that's why we all have horses isn't it?!...Good luck with the viewing, just be smart about what you ask and do and don't let a pretty face get you carried away. Let us know what she's like! x
 
before you go phone them to say you will do the tacking up etc and look for signs that she has already been worked. if you want her for hacking make sure you go out on the road alone and just be cautious. Make sure you have a list of questions and that she has a passport.

Good luck!
 
Having been though many horse trails, she does sound extremely cheap. Make sure you know the exact reason they are selling, because people don't sell horses that cheap for no reason. Also if you do get her get a proper 5 stage vetting from your own vet. Not one suggested by owner. Also be aware of the fact that many tb don't make good first horses as they can be temperamental and very flighty. There for not as fun. Hope the viewing goes well and don't get taken in by first impressions.
 
It sounds about right for the North East for an older TB ish mare that, as lovely as I'm sure she is, is just an average horse. Shes not a competition school mistress, she just sounds like a happy hacker.

I just bought a 16yr old bombproof weight carrying cob for £700. The market is utterly dire and horses just arent selling.

Good luck with the viewing! :D
 
Every horse I have bought have been as described including one I bought from the field for about the same money including tack etc.
You usually get an instinct about the seller are they genuine or not trust it . Take someone with you ( except I never did ) and good luck and keep us posted.

The amount of rogue sellers out there is in the minority however often people buy unsuitable horses for their experiance over horse themselves and then blame the seller.
 
lannerch said:
Every horse I have bought have been as described including one I bought from the field for about the same money including tack etc.
You usually get an instinct about the seller are they genuine or not trust it . Take someone with you ( except I never did ) and good luck and keep us posted.

The amount of rogue sellers out there is in the minority however often people buy unsuitable horses for their experiance over horse themselves and then blame the seller.
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Sensible response and very true.
 
Hi everyone
Just come back from viewing the mare, the seller seemed very genuine and the mare was lovely!
The only thing I noticed us she had a little bit of swelling on her front right pastern but after I tried her the swelling went down... This did put me off a bit.
She was forward going but the brakes defiantly worked!! Took her out through a forest and along a main road and she was good as gold :)
Im trying to make this decision with my head and not my heart but I just keep thinking about that swelling :(
 
Will you be having a vetting? Hopefully that should give you an idea of if you need to be concerned or not? Glad she went well for you though, that's definitely positive.
 
Tlhe fact that the swelling went down with exercise is good - I'd be more concerned if it didn't go down. At her age she will have collected a few knocks and bangs so it might just be an old injury that fills when she has been standing in for a while. Get your vet to give her a once over if you're going to buy.

She sounds lovely!
 
It would be worth a vetting if the horse is so cheap etc perhaps knock 50-100 off if its a small problem?? You dont want to end up with tons of vet bills etc.

Also if a good home is more important they will be glad for you to have etc

Good luck though
 
^ Oh what a shame! She sounded lovely, but maybe it just wasn't meant to be. Good luck with tomorrows viewing, whats horse number 2 like? (my fingers are crossed for you!)
 
Good luck, take your tick list (literally) and mark off everything (as others have said).... being caught, led, feet being picked out, groomed, tacked up, ridden alone, ridden in company blah blah

and then go with your gut ! but... if you have to ask yourself whether the seller is genuine - if you even doubt the seller for a second then it means they arnt genuine.

Have fun
 
Well I know of one mare that came into the UK from Holland as one horse got a new ID passport & got sold on as 4yrs younger despite having a M/Chip! It is disgusting that a passport can be issued for a horse & details like age changed, especially when it is M/Chipped. The last owner used the excuse, well I have to go by her passport knowing full well that we had traced her original identity.
 
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