Arabella77
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Yes I have thought about getting something younger and found a rising 4yo I’m viewing next week just to keep my options open
Please Help..my horse search has started?AIBU
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Arabella77
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Thank you I’ve messaged them
splashgirl45
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Good luck , I love duns myself
Dexter
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Given that it seems no one actually knows the difference between dun and buckskin, including the OP who must have a dun, but seemingly means buckskin, Id guess it doesn't matter. But for the record, I've never known a bad dun horse or pony either, but have known some devil buckskins so maybe there is something in it!
millikins
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Buckskin isn't a particularly unusual colour in Sec D's, some of them are quite sporty.
Illtellyoulater
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In defence of duns/(buckskin technically)
This is the best horse I have ever owned, ridden by granny, children and all in between. By Templebready Fear Bui, out of Killea Petra
15 years old now, god love her
This is the best horse I have ever owned, ridden by granny, children and all in between. By Templebready Fear Bui, out of Killea Petra
15 years old now, god love her
Red-1
I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
IME, if you are interested, it is better to pick up the phone and talk to them. I then follow with a Wattsapp message so they can send video easily.
Often people are swamped with messages, most of which are from daydreamers. Plus, if I have sold a horse, I need to speak to the person to decide if they are the sort of person I would sell my horse to. I can't get that off a message so messages go further down the line.
Patterdale
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I have two duns currently and I’ve had 5 others who are now sold. ALL 7 were/are absolute sweethearts in their base natures. Some were/are livelier or quieter etc, one was tricky to get leading, but ALL were basically very good eggs.
I love a dun.
I love a dun.
cauda equina
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We had 2 duns (or possibly buckskins - it was many years ago) who were complete saints
All the other ponies we had as kids were absolute buggers, especially the greys
All the other ponies we had as kids were absolute buggers, especially the greys
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
I've known lots of nice duns and buckskins and I've never even heard them called yellow, never mind being evil. They were all nice horses and ponies. I have close friends who currently own 2 buckskins, a fairly recent reduction from 3, all good temperaments. I love both versions of that colouring.
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YoLaTango
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Saw this advert and thought of this thread. Guessing you don’t want ID 2 yr old from Ireland, but posting anyway just in case!
https://www.donedeal.ie/horses-for-sale/dun-irish-draught/33156717
https://www.donedeal.ie/horses-for-sale/dun-irish-draught/33156717
Chippers1
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AH you shouldn't have shared this, I've seen a horse on their website that I totally love (no I can't afford another!!)
Good luck in your search OP, love a dun.
Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi 🥰
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Arabella77
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this one’s owners sounds lovely but Horse not keen on jumping so a no go unfortunately but it has made me think about my budget …I’ll try and increase it somehow ?
Widgeon
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We had a dun NF gelding on the riding school I spent my teenage years at and he was a genuinely lovely pony - he would've done PC very successfully if he hadn't already got a career. He was only about 13.1hh though, maybe it's different in ponies....
Britestar
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Arabella77
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aww he’s lovely but too small as I’m quite tall!
spacefaer
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Is that not a brown foal that's going grey as it matures? I've had several young draughts who were shades of brown/pink like that, who ended up grey
YoLaTango
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Ahhhh! Good to know @spacefaer. I have a weakness for IDs, a dun one would be amazing!
Dexter
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Definitely going grey and a bit far along to tell the base colour. Its not unusual to have a "dorsal stripe" appear as they change colour so that doesn't indicate dun.
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Dynamo
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You will find what you want within your budget. Sit tight and wait. A dun/buckskin is exactly what I wanted when I got back into horses after a long break. It took me a long time, but it was so worth it and it was a lifetime partnership.
MuffettMischief
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I’ve messaged you as it wouldn’t let me upload an image on here but it wouldn’t let me do it there either! Hannah Taylor on Facebook advertised a gorgeous 15.3, buckskin/dun, 4 year old Connie x ish gelding on Facebook a couple of days ago. Worth a message
cauda equina
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Arabella77
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thanks yes been in touch with Hannah but he’s in Ireland and I don’t want to buy unseen
Arabella77
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thanks he’s nice but too small
BallyJ
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https://www.whickr.com/advert/313ec0cc-90c1-480b-9338-df458f21eb92
I keep sitting on my hands so I don't view this one! - please buy so i don't!!
I keep sitting on my hands so I don't view this one! - please buy so i don't!!
Arabella77
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ooh nice luckily just a bit too small for me and over budget ha ha
Gloi
Too little time, too much to read.
Very nice but if I was looking for a buckskin I think I'd want one without a sooty gene.
little_critter
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