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number 387093 (it's Diachello) on for 50K
I can only think the YR/juniors suggestion is to suggest a lighter rider is now more suitable?
 
Perhaps the owner or rider has other younger animals to bring on and compete and would like to see him settled in a lower level home before he's too old to attract buyers? If he reached 18 or 19 and was on there for sale, HHO would be slagging them off for passing on a faithful servant who's too old to be moved on.
 
Well all I can say is lucky bloody jr/YR who gets him (and lucky nation) because he has the potential to be a medal winning team horse.

Looks like a good decision by rider/owner - he’s clearly not competing at the top level any more, presumably for good reasons, so in the right new partnership he can be someone’s number 1 string, at a level they presumably feel he will be capable of. He’s old enough, but with careful management could start someone’s career off.

50k is cheap for a team horse. But I suspect there is a reason for that price, and by not being greedy they will open up the market to find the best match, not just the richest.
 
DabDab said:
It does surprise me slightly that they have to advertise such a horse
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By advertising they will hopefully have a bigger pool of potential people to choose from. I have a horse for sale atm and have decided what sort of home l want. I’ve turned down a few people either because they only want something to stand in a field and feed carrots to or they’re not really very experienced - think R/S once weekly riders who will give up when it’s raining.
 
gallopingby said:
By advertising they will hopefully have a bigger pool of potential people to choose from. I have a horse for sale atm and have decided what sort of home l want. I’ve turned down a few people either because they only want something to stand in a field and feed carrots to or they’re not really very experienced - think R/S once weekly riders who will give up when it’s raining.
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I think that is a very different situation to a JR/YR team horse which to be fair, is quite often homed via word of mouth/networking!
 
thanks everyone, especially @ihatework for the comments - this was the kinda "hmm interesting" discussion I wanted to see after spotting him on social media this morning and thinking "hmm interesting" - I hope he goes to a loving new home.
 
I would be concerned there is a lameness or the horse has a lot quirks , not an easy ride. I now someone who bought a high level showjumper looking for an easy lift that horse had an old injury the owner couldn’t keep sound horse had to be pts a year later .
 
midnight Legend said:
I would be concerned there is a lameness or the horse has a lot quirks , not an easy ride. I now someone who bought a high level showjumper looking for an easy lift that horse had an old injury the owner couldn’t keep sound horse had to be pts a year later .
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That can be said for any horse, elite or Bob the cob.
 
midnight Legend said:
I would be concerned there is a lameness or the horse has a lot quirks , not an easy ride. I now someone who bought a high level showjumper looking for an easy lift that horse had an old injury the owner couldn’t keep sound horse had to be pts a year later .
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Since he's aimed at a semi professional Young Rider/Junior, i would imagine they'll have all the knowledgeable vet support they'll need, particularly if they can afford to buy him in the first place!
 
ihatework said:
I think that is a very different situation to a JR/YR team horse which to be fair, is quite often homed via word of mouth/networking!
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Not sure that l agree entirely. A top class / well known horse will hopefully change hands quietly by word of mouth/ networking but these days we are frequently in a situation where some people have more money than sense, and not a lot of experience or the support system in place to keep things going at an appropriate level.
 
I guess often times these horses pass down within national federations through coaches etc however given that most of the kiwi jnrs / YR are not in the UK and the horse is, it opens it up to a wider pool.
I think it is great if these horses get a few more years at lower levels with people who can afford the training and support (veterinary and otherwise) to keep them well and happy. Swallow Springs is still kicking around with a younger rider, and DHI Purple Rain was competing in the 2* at Ballindenisk last week.
 
sportsmansB said:
I guess often times these horses pass down within national federations through coaches etc however given that most of the kiwi jnrs / YR are not in the UK and the horse is, it opens it up to a wider pool.
I think it is great if these horses get a few more years at lower levels with people who can afford the training and support (veterinary and otherwise) to keep them well and happy. Swallow Springs is still kicking around with a younger rider, and DHI Purple Rain was competing in the 2* at Ballindenisk last week.
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And both those young jockeys are doing a really good job of riding not the most straightforward. Both are/were a lot of horse for a junior!
 
Diachello isnt a superstar at 4/5*. He lacks stamina and always has but has been a good jumper and reliable on the flat. It makes complete sense to step him down to 2/3* where he will be comfortable and enjoy his time rather than being flat to the boards on a horse who struggles with stamina as the jumps are 5-10cm lower and the courses 2-3 mins shorter.
 
£50k does seem cheap for a 2/3* schoolmaster but hopefully they're pricing for a good home rather than the 'more money than sense' crowd. I would imagine there will be veterinary issues to manage, but that applies to most horses who have competed at the top levels.

Farrell, Abi Lyle's ride at the 2023 Euros, has been on the market for quite a while now too: https://eurodressage.com/index.php/2025/09/05/fei-dressage-horse-sale-farrell
 
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