Price of ultimate horse, what would you pay?

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I am in my late forties and have had various horses since being 18 but not really owned my ideal horse who I could 100% trust, enjoy and feel completely happy riding. I've never spent more than about £2500, which I feel is quite expensive for me to hack around on but tbh that is all I fancy doing these days. I have found my ideal horse but he costs near the £4000 mark. My husband and friends say I should buy him as he is perfect for me but at what point do you draw the line cost wise? I don't spend money on anything but my horses but, even after selling my current pony, I shall still have to find a lot of money to include vetting and transport. Am I mad to consider spending so much on my ideal horse who basically will be used for hacking (western trained)?
 
it depends on how much horses are a part of your life and how much time you spend in the saddle.

If horses are a major part of your life and you ride alot then why not? Some people spend that much on a holiday each year, or even more on flashy cars etc. It's your leisure time and only you can say how much money you want to spend. If it's your perfect horse and will be a 'forever' horse then I think you should go for it!
 
Agree with the above, if he's perfect for you, and you can afford him, go for it. you'll enjoy riding him every day of the year, hopefully for many years to come... some people spend thousands on a holiday for only a week or two!
 
Thank you, you've talked me into it
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He is very well trained, unflappable and will last me years if I don't wear him out by riding most days.
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I didn't say I could afford him but I have my car to sell and a few other things so I think I can justify a small loan.
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A sensible quite hack that can go in company or alone is rarer than a fancy competition horse and yet is required by more riders. Unless the horse was aged then I would expect to pay at least £4k for this type of horse especially if it carried weight too.

A lot of people seen to think that because it is just a hack it does not need as much training or ability, in my experience this is just not the case.
 
Yes, the initial outlay is more but at the end of the day they cost the same to keep whether they are a £1k horse or a £20k horse.
Considering that is where we spend most of our money with horses I would rather be spending that money on my ideal horse than one I have compromised on
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Spend as much as you can. The old adage really does apply, "you only get what you pay for". I have two outstandingly talented horses but they were cheap for good reasons. One is mentally "difficult" and although one day will jump fantastically at over 4ft the next he will refuse 2ft. The second is a LOU and is on and off lame. I could never have afforded either of them if they didn't have their "problems", one was written off for £28k and the other dismissed at £12K. Its only money afterall. If I could of afforded them (or borrowed enough to purchase them) both without their "issues" I would have. x
 
If you have the money and you want him then get him! Personally I don't have that kind of money and would spend 2-2.5K on getting just broken/ridden away but with a trainable attitude. If you want something ready made and trustworthy I think in today's market £4K is about the norm
 
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