Popping back for a quick hello and a lengthy question

[Wishfilly]

Luckily there is no major rush to make any decisions, we can manage the three so BBP isn't left alone, its just that 4 is an easier number long term. We can take our time to work out what is right for us, and for me to work out where my heart is. I thought I had lost my love of riding, but I think with the right horse I would regain it, as I do miss it sometimes. I sat on BBP for a few minutes the other day for some photos and thought how much I missed riding him.

In some ways an older horse stepping down and wanting a lovely home would suit fine as its a known entity and I would know if it hacks out safely.

If you have time, I think that's great as it means there's no rush finding something suitable. I don't know what success you'd have, but a wanted ad on a local endurance group might be worth a try? I think it's a bit "being in the right place at the right time" sort of thing, but I do know a few of these which have worked out really well.

 

[Charley657]

Get a ridden horse, go on, you know you want to. I am loving reading about all the new purchases and Arabs are my favourite.

 

[GinaGeo]

Firstly, I’m very sorry to hear about your old boy.

When we were in your position after losing mum’s old boy, with three horses and being unable to box out without the one at home being left in distress.

We bought mum a 13yr old EMSy Riding Pony. He was on Preloved and a home more important than price type situation.

He’s firstly a companion to my EMS Connemara but he’s also mum’s own pony that she enjoys whizzing about the countryside on.

And it means we can ride together without my drama llama boy threatening to kill himself.

In previous situations when we had an awkward number I’ve bought youngsters. It’s always worked out well ?

But to summarise - the answer is definitely to buy another one. ?

 

[Flame_]

Sorry to hear the sad news about your companion pony.

You and BBP definitely need and deserve an arab. Ridden ones people will part with are a bit few and far between though, you might need to be patient or opt for a youngster.

 

[SantaVera]

Theres a gorgeous Arab a chestnut for sale on preloved,7 yrs old£2000. I wish I wish I wish its in Halifax I think.

 

[shortstuff99]

Sorry to hear about your little pony .

Sam at Star Andalusians has a few for sale, as you know she had Lengueto. I'm not sure if she uses his lines anymore but she has some lovely horses.

 

[BBP]

Sorry to hear about your little pony .

Sam at Star Andalusians has a few for sale, as you know she had Lengueto. I'm not sure if she uses his lines anymore but she has some lovely horses.

Its Sam I got BBP from...she told me he would be easy and he's nuts!!!

 

[shortstuff99]

Its Sam I got BBP from...she told me he would be easy and he's nuts!!!

Ah no ?. TBF mines a bit of a batty potato too. She does have double pearl horses now and they are ? (and not by Lengueto ?).

 

[BBP]

Ah no ?. TBF mines a bit of a batty potato too. She does have double pearl horses now and they are ? (and not by Lengueto ?).

Doubt they would be in my budget! But I might have a nosy out of curiosity.

Lengueto is BBPs grand sire (can’t remember if I’ve said that before?), although from what I gather his bonkersness might be more from his sire line.

 

[shortstuff99]

Doubt they would be in my budget! But I might have a nosy out of curiosity.

Lengueto is BBPs grand sire (can’t remember if I’ve said that before?), although from what I gather his bonkersness might be more from his sire line.

Yes as he is a sort of nephew of mine ?. Her sire is Lengueto, out of a TB mare and she is mad as a box of frogs.

 

[Caol Ila]

Hermosa is not nuts (now that loopy pre/post-natal hormones have tailed off...), and her breeder has more youngstock for sale. Obviously her breeder's practices are what they are, but I'd love to see her siblings in good homes. They have such nice temperaments.

 

[BBP]

I've found just the young horse for me. A close second to the little chestnut I fell for last year. Why do I always fall for the far away and too expensive ones??

Little pony is being spoiled rotten today and we will be saying goodbye tomorrow.

 

[Annagain]

Sorry to hear about little pony, but even so it's nice to hear from you and to know BBP is doing well.

If your sister has two in work and is riding and leading to keep them fit, and you're struggling for time, could you not ride one of them and get a little companion from a rescue?

 

[Poingsettia]

https://www.facebook.com/kay.parmley/posts/10158089165041835

if you are still looking.

 

[BBP]

Sorry to hear about little pony, but even so it's nice to hear from you and to know BBP is doing well.

If your sister has two in work and is riding and leading to keep them fit, and you're struggling for time, could you not ride one of them and get a little companion from a rescue?

This would seem a really sensible and logical solution. It probably sounds really spoilt or mean but as lovely as they are (more sensible, safe to hack, well mannered) I just don’t *feel* anything when I ride them. I think I’m very much the type who rides because they love their horse and the relationship with it, rather than riding just to ride. I miss the partnership side. So although I do ride them at times and I’m really grateful that she trusts me with them, I never really have the urge to or find the joy to. Maybe I’ll be the same about any horse that isn’t BBP.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

This one - as long as you don't mind a grey and being in Anglesey - looks special to me.

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...arab&sectionId=2188&orderBy=mostRecent&page=5

He so reminds me of my gelding for some reason... you want to be part of a quirky, fun horse/human team right?

 

[I'm Dun]

This one - as long as you don't mind a grey and being in Anglesey - looks special to me.

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/120802260/arab-colt-tall-grey-yearling-arabian-colt.html?link=/search?keyword=arab&sectionId=2188&orderBy=mostRecent&page=5

He so reminds me of my gelding for some reason... you want to be part of a quirky, fun horse/human team right?

I really like him!

 

[ester]

I
wonder
what they
wrote
the advert
on
?

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I
wonder
what they
wrote
the advert
on
?

A broken poem ap?

 

[BBP]

This one - as long as you don't mind a grey and being in Anglesey - looks special to me.

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...arab&sectionId=2188&orderBy=mostRecent&page=5

He so reminds me of my gelding for some reason... you want to be part of a quirky, fun horse/human team right?

For some reason I’m not so taken by him. I think I’m a love at first sight person and I’ve found one I love…just can’t afford ?

 

[Red-1]

Yes he's a tiddler, gorgeous though.


Maybe a more sensible suggestion is something like this chap. He's an anglo-arab and they are the bees knees IME. Doesn't move straight enough for endurance but that might not bother you. Probably in completely the wrong part of the country though.

https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/121027506/152-arab-x-gelding-9-years-old.html?link=/search?keyword=arab&sectionId=2188&orderBy=mostRecent

It is definitely worth keeping your eye out for arabs and PBAs (if you are happy with a part bred) for sale on the various sites, arabianlines has a couple of nice fillies currently.

I really like this one. If he had been for sale this time last year, I think I would have at least gone for a look.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I really like this one. If he had been for sale this time last year, I think I would have at least gone for a look.

Nice breeding on the sire side he is related to both of my Arab's Pysnergy is a really lovely stallion owned by the Jones's in Wales.

 

[BBP]

Hmmm, I may have done a thing. Having decided 3 was manageable through winter and didn’t need a number 4 this year. It’s entirely not my fault, people should not send me pictures. Hopefully i can tell you all about it once it’s a 100% in my field certainty.

 

[splashgirl45]

can you say if its a ridden one? love it when people on here get new horses and we get lots of pics hint,hint

 

[ycbm]

Hmmm, I may have done a thing. Having decided 3 was manageable through winter and didn’t need a number 4 this year. It’s entirely not my fault, people should not send me pictures. Hopefully i can tell you all about it once it’s a 100% in my field certainty.

Waiting ?‍ .....

 

[stangs]

Just a few tidbits of information could do in the meantime...

 

[BBP]

I’m dreadful at keeping secrets, just don’t want to jinx it!

I feel bad for robbing you of a proper horse shopping thread though. There will be plenty of pics once it’s all official

 

[splashgirl45]

waiting !!!!!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Waiting as well!!!!

 

[Caol Ila]

Super psyched to hear what you've got.