BAILEY67
Well-Known Member
I have a horse on trial which i thought had fallen through but his owner has now changed her mind anyway i am really struggling to decide what to do.
He is the perfect in that he is calm,quiet doesn't mind being fussed and is characterful (in a good way) and looks after the rider well both on the ground and in the saddle.
BUT
he has had thrush which is currently under control and has sheared heals in three of his feet, needs more schooling as only been driven and his top jaw is slightly overshot & his saddle doesn't it correctly.
I have had the farrier out to him today who has just said that his feet are nothing to worry about and just need treating.
His owner is asking for £2,600 for him but i feel for that price i could get a horse as good as him without the above issues and without having to fork out for treatment & have the usual exclusions on insurance.
Can i have your honest honest opinions on what you would decide? i'm struggling to and i am getting myself into a tiz about it it's all i think about atm
Thanks
He is the perfect in that he is calm,quiet doesn't mind being fussed and is characterful (in a good way) and looks after the rider well both on the ground and in the saddle.
BUT
he has had thrush which is currently under control and has sheared heals in three of his feet, needs more schooling as only been driven and his top jaw is slightly overshot & his saddle doesn't it correctly.
I have had the farrier out to him today who has just said that his feet are nothing to worry about and just need treating.
His owner is asking for £2,600 for him but i feel for that price i could get a horse as good as him without the above issues and without having to fork out for treatment & have the usual exclusions on insurance.
Can i have your honest honest opinions on what you would decide? i'm struggling to and i am getting myself into a tiz about it it's all i think about atm

Thanks