opinions wanted on ex-racer please

[madhector]

ok, went to see a little 15.3hh ex flat racer today, he is 5, been out of training for a few weeks, not done much, just a bit of lunge work and a few hacks, going back to ride him next week, saw him on the lunge, and over a little x pole, was the first time he had seen one apparently but dont know how true that is, really liked him, seems nicely put together, definatly a character

he wanted to roll, but she wouldnt let him

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anyway, what do you guys think of him? all comments welcome, as dont want another disaster

my friend apolagises for awful pics but was getting dark, she has been fired from photo taking...

 

[monica987]

hehe - looks very cute!! sounds nice

 

[Boodle]

I actually really like the look of him.

Interesting to see how he is to ride.

Is he chewing his lead rope in the last picture?! Know a few horses who have that habit.

 

[madhector]

he seems to chew everything, think hes teething

 

[GTs]

Is he that blury in real life?

 

[madhector]

lol! no thats my lovely friends useless photography skills

 

[KateStartin]

Looks like a nice type through the blur!!! Does seem quite rounded for only five weeks out of training

 

[madhector]

thats what i thought, he had an amazing bottom!

 

[air78]

I like him! Would go for him myself! Big lad's fav hobby is rolling- he does it any how, any time, any place LOL
My only negative comment would be, is he a bit short/ chopy in front?

Don't know if it's just the blury vid with white boots making me think that- and i'm always suspicious. Does he have clean legs? Just interested..... big lad was 5 when i got him ans does NOT have clean legs! But he passed a five stage and has never been unsound (oh my god, touch wood,quick!)

 

[Blizzard]

he looks lovely and fab for only being out of training 5 weeks!

 

[madhector]

yep legs are clean, no splints, he does have a knock on one of his front legs that was a bit puffy, hence why im waiting for a week till i see him again, just want to make sure it goes down, his trot isnt the best but he had a lovely walk and canter, will see what it feels like when i ride him, thansk for comments

 

[madhector]

he does doesnt he, was really impressed with his condition

 

[Heidi1]

Seems a nice boy.........to say he is just out of racing he is carrying his weight well... Let us know how you get when you ride him.......

 

[Dogbetty141]

seems really nice i would def be interested see how is leg is tho when you go back next week could be a long term problem! Will you get him vetted before you buy?

 

[madhector]

yes, will definatly have him vetted, and my vet is really picky

 

[madhector]

will do