Caol Ila
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Just saw a really nice mare advertised by Lucinda Russell today. I know that's a bit far for you, though!
OK, find me an ex racer
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exracehorse
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Carrie Massingham was some lovely ex racers. Usually straight from Newmarket.Please, please, please no questions about Ludo. It's a nightmare. It's not going to end well. It's breaking my heart. It hurts so much I can hardly bear it. I will not discuss him.
I need a new horse to ride, it's in my blood, it's a drug, I just can't live without it. I love TBs and TB types. I know full well how fragile they are. I have a decent budget available, but it doesn't guarantee soundness, so my current aim is £4k or less.
I'm looking for a TB, unbacked/very green or ex racer, 15.2 or bigger, age 12 max, prefer a 3 or 4 year old, straight out of training would be ideal. I love the retraining process. 2 hours max from Manchester.
Off you go folks, I'll look forward to rejecting the 14 hand cobs in Suffolk you suggest,
doodle
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I was just about to come on and say Lucinda Russel has just advertised one on her private page. I am wishing j coins win the lottery and have another.
webble
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If you're up for a gamble RMJ horse rescue in Malta have a couple of ex harness racers in Foster in the UK looking for homes
doodle
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Oh and just looked again and she is gone already.
Carrottom
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If you are not in any rush would you consider a trip to the the sales?
A careful check of the veterinary reports for any entries you might be interested in will often give details of ops etc which you may not get from a private seller.
A careful check of the veterinary reports for any entries you might be interested in will often give details of ops etc which you may not get from a private seller.
humblepie
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I like looking at the sales results to see which ones have been bought by people who I know are either sourcing for retraining or looking for one for themselves to bring on.
TheChestnutThing
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Would you consider a loan? I am considering sending one of mine out on loan whilst I recover from my injury.
Ouch05
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Brackenspar Stud in Lincoln advertise a few nice ones and I have not heard any bad reports from them.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Brackenspa-Stud-Farm/100063644556797/ Post on the 2 March
The boys physio comes a cross a few and they go out on loan not sold. I can ask.
Risk what risk they are just beautiful kind creatures. I adore my boy.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Brackenspa-Stud-Farm/100063644556797/ Post on the 2 March
The boys physio comes a cross a few and they go out on loan not sold. I can ask.
Risk what risk they are just beautiful kind creatures. I adore my boy.
spacefaer
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Mine came from Paul Midgley (Malton) as too slow - Midge was very easy to deal with, horse was sensibly priced and exactly as described. He arrived off the transporter a week after his last race, in really good condition.
Mick and David Easterby have a lovely bay 4 yr old mare on their FB page.
a friend of mine was looking recently and contacted our local trainers. I gather from the reactions she got that they are inundated by enquiries for retiring racehorses! Most asked her to email them, a couple virtually hung up on her.
Mick and David Easterby have a lovely bay 4 yr old mare on their FB page.
a friend of mine was looking recently and contacted our local trainers. I gather from the reactions she got that they are inundated by enquiries for retiring racehorses! Most asked her to email them, a couple virtually hung up on her.
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We only have Well Above Par still available at the moment. The lovely chestnut with all the bling has, unsurprisingly, already found a home.
Mike Smith had a lovely big 5yo Gelding advertised the other day for 2k.
We will have a few more in a few weeks possibly.
We get a LOT of people looking for horses. And the ones who just message with "have you got any for sale/loan" I tend to ignore as I don't know what they are looking for in a horse, size, gender, ability, temperament etc. I do really like the people who tell me exactly what they want, what they will compromise on and what they want to do with the horse. Then I know if we have something suitable. If not right then then I keep their name on file to gives them first dibs if one does come up that would suit.
Mike Smith had a lovely big 5yo Gelding advertised the other day for 2k.
We will have a few more in a few weeks possibly.
We get a LOT of people looking for horses. And the ones who just message with "have you got any for sale/loan" I tend to ignore as I don't know what they are looking for in a horse, size, gender, ability, temperament etc. I do really like the people who tell me exactly what they want, what they will compromise on and what they want to do with the horse. Then I know if we have something suitable. If not right then then I keep their name on file to gives them first dibs if one does come up that would suit.
Carrottom
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I believe that the problem is people still expect them to be given away. Obviously trainers are busy people and if they don't have anything retiring they probably won't want to chat.
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
I'd be looking for permanent loan, it would be awful to have to hand back a horse I was attached to.
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vmac66
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There's a girl on my yard who has a 5 year old thoroughbred she's umming and aahing whether to sell. She's come off him a few times, tbh they're not thoroughbred people. He's 16.2, not raced but been raced trained and used as a lead horse. He's got a lovely nature. Just outside Chester over the border in North wales.
He's bay
He's bay
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ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
I would like not more than 11 or less than 3, sociable with humans, not less than 15.2, strong preference for a classic head with big jowls and chiselled nose. To do very low level riding club and hack about alone and with friends.
Happy to teach to hack, happy with any level of greenness but would want to know it had been sat on. Happy with soft tissue injuries if ready to start a ridden rehab. Probably happy to take on a navicilar rehab as long as no bone chips or spurs on x rays. Happy with "a bit sharp" but not with a "get off my back" buck or rear.
Must stand square, camped under behind a big no, goose rump a big no, over at the knee a big query depending on front foot conformation, and have symmetric muscle development.
Not keen on greys.
I think that's it.
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Maddie Moo
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ROR have their own website for sourcing ex-racers that may be worth a look? Source A Horse
Andie02
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Julie Camacho Racing had one advertised on their fb page in late february, 4yrs 16.1hh they are at Malton. He has raced on the flat.
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vhf
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If you'd consider permanent loan I can recommend Racehorse Relief- but definitely 100% more than 3 hours from Manchester area.
Pearlsacarolsinger
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There are 3 on Dragon Driving, probably all a bit too far away though.
SaddlePsych'D
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I'm useless to your search, but am excited for you and the lucky horse when you find him/her.
sky1000
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SP'D above has voiced what I feel
motherof2beasts!
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magicmoments
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Have you thought about British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre. They're very good, and you'll have an honest appraisal.
Kaylum
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My friend got one from them they were very unhelpful when it arrived lame. They in fact offered no help at all.
eahotson
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Sorry to hear about Ludo.Please, please, please no questions about Ludo. It's a nightmare. It's not going to end well. It's breaking my heart. It hurts so much I can hardly bear it. I will not discuss him.
I need a new horse to ride, it's in my blood, it's a drug, I just can't live without it. I love TBs and TB types. I know full well how fragile they are. I have a decent budget available, but it doesn't guarantee soundness, so my current aim is £4k or less.
I'm looking for a TB, unbacked/very green or ex racer, 15.2 or bigger, age 12 max, prefer a 3 or 4 year old, straight out of training would be ideal. I love the retraining process. 2 hours max from Manchester.
Off you go folks, I'll look forward to rejecting the 14 hand cobs in Suffolk you suggest
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Horses & Ponies For Sale | The Equestrian Notice Board
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I really wouldn't want one that someone has done all the work on already, it would take away half the fun (and double the price! ).
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ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
I wonder what she moves like in a saddle that fits!
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The problem with unnamed horses is that while yes they are eligible for most RoR things they can not do the Elite sections - top dressage, eventing or showing classes. Same as a horse that has not ran in England, Scotland or Wales at all regardless of whether it has ran in another country.
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