Realistic budget

[Jacksie]

I’m tentatively looking to buy a second horse and am keen to hear your thoughts on budget requirements as prices seem to have gone up a lot recently. I would be looking for a cob/weight carrier (For 11-12 stone) no bigger than 16.2. One that is sound, safe and sensible to be used for hacking, fun rides, trips to beach etc. I’m not picky on what the horse looks like and but it does need to be established so no just backed ones. Roughly how much would you expect or be willing to pay?

 

[shortstuff99]

That sort of horse would be commanding £10k plus easily ?

 

[Surbie]

It depends on age and other factors doesn't it? My friend just sold her 12yo horse who meets those criteria for a lot less than £10k. Home was much more important than price and the horse is positively thriving in their new home.

 

[stangs]

An older horse, something with a health issue needing maintaining, or a TB or standie would go less but, yes, expect around 10k.

 

[Kaylum]

My friend sold one for £1500 home more important than price had it vetted and was fine. Just wanted a good home for it.

 

[racebuddy]

Easy around 10.000 Ibe just bought my second horse with a budget of £10.000 went over ??

 

[Hopelessly horsey]

Easily £10k-£13k in the current market