possible new horse, advice needed!

[madhector]

went to try a horse today, he is a 15.2 tb called Toy, just thought would post some pics to see what you lot think of him, he is 6, backed about 3 months ago i think, so still green, amazing jump

has no topline though yet so looks a little weedy, trying him again on tuesday, all comments and advice appreciated

thanks for looking

 

[Equus Leather]

He seems quite nice, though I would be a bit scared of how little there was in front of me!

(I like lots of shoulder!)

How did he feel?

 

[madhector]

it dit feel bit strange, although dont think saddle was far back enough which didnt help, he rides bigger than he looks

 

[Equus Leather]

He doesn't look like there's much in front, and I can see what you mean about th saddle. Did you see him being tacked up?

 

[madhector]

yep, owner tacked him up infront of me, saddle looked a little wide to me, definatly needs some muscle, but went really well on the flat, lovely trot, wicked jump, hes jumped 1.20m easily, and is very bold, just so diff from riding my other one, (16.2 warmblood)

 

[Equus Leather]

Well, all sounds positive then! See what he's like when you hack him out.

 

[madhector]

thats what i thought id do on tues, my sis is gonna come too and have a sit on him so will get some better pics, (mum hopeless with camera

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[Clodagh]

Couldn't cope with the lack of shoulder myself - what is there to land on in a crisis

!! Its his personality and whether you clicked that matters, though!

 

[Sarah_Jane]

The saddle is far too far forwards which gives a false impression of being long in the back and having nothing in front. You really need to study him with the tack off to judge his confirmation.

He looks a nice type and is a nice size for you. With a bit of muscle and education I think he wold be nice.

 

[madhector]

my thoughts exactly, will try an get a photo of him untacked on tues,, am so excited

 

[KatB]

Saddle is far to far forward, as S_J says! He looks a nice type, and you look good on him! From what you say, is all positive, but would be interested in hat he looks like tackless....

 

[madhector]

found another one, shows how far forward the saddle actually was, poor boy

what do you think of the trot?

 

[KatB]

I do genuinely like him! and if he was jumping 1.20m with good technique with his saddle on his neck, imagine what he could do with a properly fitted one!

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

First off.....did you like him & did he like you? If you both seem to get on then that's pretty important.

You're dead right about the saddle, it's right up his shoulder which apart from being uncomfortable for him it will prevent the free movement of his shoulder. Next time you try move it back to the correct position & you'll see him move more freely.

You mention 'he jumps 1.20m easily', if you haven't seen it then take it with a pinch of salt. He has only been backed for 3 months so jumping 1.20 is questionable in that period.


If he moves ok & he's the type you want & can pass vetting then go for it. He's green but at least you have a 'clean page' to start on. He shouldn't have learned any bad habits yet. With him knowing nothing you should get him at a reasonable price also. Good Luck & I hope everything goes to plan.

 

[Super_Kat]

Why was he broken so late?

 

[madhector]

do really like him, hes also done a briish novice and went clear, know the woman whos selling him,she has very good rep. no idea why he was broken so late, she bought him unbroken and brought him on from there

 

[xspiralx]

Seems a bit odd. I mean he's lovely but backed 12 weeks ago and already jumped 1.20 and done a British Novice? What happened to laying down the basics

 

[madhector]

maybe i got it wrong, will def check on tues,going to go with a list of questions

 

[skye123]

does seem weird that hes only been backed that long yet has done British Novice etc but seems lovely!

 

[brighteyes]

He's dark bay therefore I love him

Seriously, though, as long as his temperament suits you, the history adds up and then he passes a vet, I think you'll have a very nice horse. I would certainly take him right back to basics as three months is nowhere near long enough to be on a horse's back and expecting him to do BN, never mind 1.20! If he hasn't been ruined, then fine. If you don't want him, I'd be very interested! Good luck and don't rush into it.

 

[icemaiden113]

H elooks really nice! Great that he is already jumping! My boss likes to break her youngsters later so that they can carry on and work without needing time for growing!!
Good Luck!

 

[madhector]

was thinking of giving him the winter to muscle up a bit and go back to basics till hes ready, i agree about it sounding odd, will have words, def not spoiled though, lovely mouth, very responsive, just green, dont think can wait 2 days!

 

[Magicmillbrook]

Nice - we a re looking for a youngster at the mo, I would recomend getting your mum or sis to taske a video camera, it helps loads when you get home. Good luck