Opinions on this little mare please

[madhector]

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/4-details-horses-for-sale_156240.htm

I know I briefly suggested her before as more of an example on what to look for but I keep finding myself going back to the advert LOL

Rang up and she sounds like a bit of a madam, but only when in season, they havent tried regumate or anything though and she is foot perfect the rest of the time.

Thoughts?

 

[monica987]

I like the look of her! I tried a trakehner when I was looking and the one I tried had a brilliant pop, very brave and careful with nice paces. He was very willing but was a head shaker. I think they make nice horses and he was nice in the stable.

I think she is worth a look

 

[EventingMad]

She looks superb,looked at her advert earlier and thought if only she was around when i was looking!
I would say she is most defiantly worth a look as well!

 

[Grumbledor]

She looks very nice, I'm not very good with my eventers but I'd say definately worth a sit. Is she priced because of her marishness? (is that a word!?)

 

[scotsmare]

definitely worth a look - she looks a nice sort

 

[madhector]

Yep, plus the fact she isnt in work. Aparently she doesnt like male riders really and when in season rears and naps a bit...

They would consider me having her on a weeks trial to see if we got on

 

[monica987]

Try and get her as she goes into season so you see both sides of her

 

[Ashtree]

i think she looks like a horse worth looking at. The only thing is that really you should have her vetted, there might be a reason why she is out of work i.e. injury.

 

[Bubblegum]

She looks lovely. But I would be cautious about her being difficult when in season. It may mess up your eventing season big time!
It's all very well to have her on a weeks trial... but you need that to be when she is in full season to get the true picture of her.

 

[madhector]

Would def get her vetted.

Aparently the husband used to ride her and they are now divoiced so she is just sitting in a field doing nothing

 

[madhector]

True, but I could have her on something like regumate which should stop that...

 

[Grumbledor]

That sounds fair... she looks lovely but I've never owned a mare so a bit useless on that side of things!!

 

[kate081]

Looks nice & very smart. The few Trakehners I've known have been very sharp so that combined with mareish could be a bad combination....

 

[madhector]

Sharp is good

 

[pinktiger]

she looks lovely!!! But she could be a demon, and regumate doesnt work on all mares. It could be hard work! worth a look tho at that price and ditto the vetting! Also i think it would be fair, if they are happy for you to have her for a week, they cannot expect her to come out of a field and go straight into work mode i would want at least a month if not longer to give her (and you) a fair chance!!imo

 

[Flint12]

She looks lovely!

Worth a sit i would have thought. . .if she isnt right then atleast you have not possibly missed a good oppertunity

 

[Tinkle]

She looks lovely. I guess when they're out of work it's always slightly more of a risk as you can't see what theyy're like when they're fit and in full work. Mareish-ness can be dealt with - my mare used to nap and rear a bit when she was in season and was tricky in the stable (not nasty, just used to squash me against walls), I got her on Global Herbs frisky Mare Plus and neve rnoticed when she came into season after that. You can always say "no thanks".

x

 

[meardsall_millie]

I'm originally from Nottingham and not too far from there now. If you want some company when you go to view just give me a shout!

 

[KatB]

Yeah what she said^^^

 

[madhector]

Any extra eyes always helpful

Kat - when are you free for a look?

 

[meardsall_millie]

Oooh yes - me and KatB - a good team!
What do you think Kate - free this weekend?!

 

[KatB]

Already PM'd MH

Meant to be Sjing SGO and G on Sat, but can do VV instead on Sunday if need be....

 

[meardsall_millie]

I'm hunting with the Readyfield on Sunday (

) but could pull something in on Saturday if you want me?!

 

[Bossanova]

Really like the look of her

 

[Skhosu]

At that price and out of work and rears when in season and naps (not a good combination for an event horse) I wouldnt touch it personally.

 

[Eventerlad15]

Well she must be good if she was in the BYEH final. I looked at her before and thought she looked like a nice little project! Definetly worth a try i'd say.

 

[KatB]

So is ISZ and Rach...

Was going to but lorry is out of action, and he prob isnt fit enough yet

 

[dixie]

I like the look of her and it at least sounds like the owner is being honest.

 

[meandmyself]

Have a good repro vet scan her too. She could have a cyst that's making her grumpy. Wouldn't you nap if you hurt?

Good luck!

 

[jeanettethree]

Looks nice, wont hurt to go view,