Sellin The life of Riley

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A friend has offered Riley a home, plan was to break him in n sell him myself. But a friend who is close with my dad has offered alot for him and a good home. Took him down there a few days ago an mate got some pictures.

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Pretty markings :)

Can i ask what is probably a really dmb question, but what breed is he? Do you recognise him as gypsy vanner like they do in america? Just wondered if there is a name and if who, what are the historical influences. :)
 
Ah, he's a nice looking horse, lovely markings.

If you got a good price then you might as well take it if it is a good home, and then not have to pay for hay and feed etc for the rest of the winter!

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Secret_Santa said:
Pretty markings :)

Can i ask what is probably a really dmb question, but what breed is he? Do you recognise him as gypsy vanner like they do in america? Just wondered if there is a name and if who, what are the historical influences. :)
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Traditional Gypsy cob an his sire was Natwest Tom Prices stallion, Mare of no importance just nice markins an proven broodmare :)
 
horserider said:
He is lovely. Glad he has a good home but its a bit disappointing for you and the plans you had for him.
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Hm maybe this guy he is goin to has better facilites, his son wants somethin to hunt on Riley would be good at that :)

Im thinkin of getting something along the line of a trotter anyway
 
all these cobby pic's from everyone......... gona be converted from my tb's soon!

hes such a gorgeous horse! hope the new owner enjoys him!
 
horserider said:
He is lovely. Glad he has a good home but its a bit disappointing for you and the plans you had for him.
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PonyIAmNotFood said:
Could you tell him cobs can't jump please? ;) I had that confirmed by a very 'experienced' horse person the other day, but apparently word hasn't spread.
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Me and Mav jump a drain everyday to get on stubble field :) seen some crackin cobs jump Riley beein one of them
 
He's stunning, really hope he gets on well in his new home, he looks like he'll be cracking out hunting! :)

I used to be a massive cob snob until I started my job and now totally converted. One of the best jumpers on the yard is a just turned 5yo heavy cob who is competing at 1m which is a pretty decent height for any 5yo!
 
Kokopelli said:
He's stunning, really hope he gets on well in his new home, he looks like he'll be cracking out hunting! :)

I used to be a massive cob snob until I started my job and now totally converted. One of the best jumpers on the yard is a just turned 5yo heavy cob who is competing at 1m which is a pretty decent height for any 5yo!
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I will still be able to see him most weekends so not to bad at all.

I love my cobs, never realy had a cob that cant jump :)
 
Rileyboy said:
Hm maybe this guy he is goin to has better facilites, his son wants somethin to hunt on Riley would be good at that :)

Im thinkin of getting something along the line of a trotter anyway
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Have you sold him then?

your village will love you and a trotter, least you got york raceway up near you or plenty of roads but no racing ;)
 
I no Lee that snobby livery will love it ;) gna start looking after I start Phoenix :) she should be easy.

Haha ! Yeh when we were younger we had a cob like that you had to boot it over stuff and it kind of fell over but it still jumped .. Kinda ;)
 
He's gorgeous, cobs are the best jumpers, used to ride a 14.1 cob stallion that would jump anything, the bigger the better, just point and go :D such fun. Can't wait to get mine jumping properly
 
Lee

Do you mean Green Hammerton Raceway near York - I used to go racing there years ago when I was kid.

I didn't even think it was still going, the cafe there used to do the best chip butties......ever.

It's brought back a lot of memories - had a lot of fun there.
 
Indy said:
Lee

Do you mean Green Hammerton Raceway near York - I used to go racing there years ago when I was kid.

I didn't even think it was still going, the cafe there used to do the best chip butties......ever.

It's brought back a lot of memories - had a lot of fun there.
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York Harness Raceway isn't only still going, it's constantly being improved! The owner has relocated from London to the track and is currently building a purpose-built sale barn. The track itself is in great condition, my favourite hardtrack on the mainland :) I do think the bar should be done up a bit, it looks like a little old pub and the lady who manages it is waaaaaay too glam to be in there! They should change it into a swanky bar to suit her!
 
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