Seriously going cross eyed watching sales videos

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Hi again,

Figured it may be easier to start a newer thread.

I am as it suggests,going blind.

Right now we're (me and 5 helpers) scouring videos of various sales horses.

Lots of pretty ponies but not a lot that would actually suit me so far. I am just realizing how picky I actually am.

Probably the situation is made worse by having not spent over $5k usd on a horse since 1996.

Fun times.... I've just got to keep on kicking.

Em:p
 
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Pearlsacarolsinger said:
Are you narrowing your search down before viewing the videos? I would try to do that to avoid eye-strain
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Oh for sure. Nothing out of range has videos viewed. But the crazy thing is that at least during advertising there are far more horses that fit in the range on your side of the atlantic than on mine.

I have come to the conclusion that we are wussies here at home and that our shows need to add higher divisions and we need to push ourselves to not make 1.10 meters out to be comparable to Mt. Everest.

Here in our jumper divisions (through 2017) we kind of top out around 1.10 meters. Low Amateur owner is 1.25 but it's rare to see 'normal' people up at that height. No one typically can afford a horse that jumps 1.25 well enough to campaign regularly without a trainer and entourage.

But you all keep on kicking through Foxhunters and beyond.

I started looking around for shows that even had a 1.30 class around me and believe me I was surprised to find that they are existing sparingly as mini prix's or as welcome classes. No divisions of 3 classes. Just a 1 off.

So I'm definitely filtering down what I watch but you still have lots more than here.

Em
 
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BunnyDog said:
Oh for sure. Nothing out of range has videos viewed. But the crazy thing is that at least during advertising there are far more horses that fit in the range on your side of the atlantic than on mine.

I have come to the conclusion that we are wussies here at home and that our shows need to add higher divisions and we need to push ourselves to not make 1.10 meters out to be comparable to Mt. Everest.

Here in our jumper divisions (through 2017) we kind of top out around 1.10 meters. Low Amateur owner is 1.25 but it's rare to see 'normal' people up at that height. No one typically can afford a horse that jumps 1.25 well enough to campaign regularly without a trainer and entourage.

But you all keep on kicking through Foxhunters and beyond.

I started looking around for shows that even had a 1.30 class around me and believe me I was surprised to find that they are existing sparingly as mini prix's or as welcome classes. No divisions of 3 classes. Just a 1 off.

So I'm definitely filtering down what I watch but you still have lots more than here.

Em
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I think we'll all have to think about catering to the american market, after what you've told us about the prize money over there, and what people are prepared to pay! As to jumping heights, My 15.2hh event mare makes 1-25 look very easy at Intermediate level, but her way of going wouldn't suit the hunter market at all. Just to give you an idea, here she is winning the working hunters at Suffolk County, and qualifying for the RIHS ( in between eventing).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAwk7ompcBg
 
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She's lovely.

Sadly the height-ists would be the death of her. Anything sub 16 hands is devalued in the American mindset. And I remind them all of Stroller and the current superstar "Oh La La" and they still want 16.2 or more. I can't explain these things. They're just dingbats.

The Prize money largely doesn't exist. For clarifications, I have been astounded to see earnings on the British and Irish show jumpers records.

There is some but for sure a 6 figure horse that someone else already imported (That was likely a 40k horse there) is taking the money home.


Oh jumping slightly off topic..... is there anyone who can look up a horse's results with British Dressage??? I can't find a way to look it up.

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Give us your criteria and I'm sure a few of us could have a look?

Over 16hh, gelding, bot chestnut, jumping 1.20, anything else you need?
 
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DiNozzo said:
Give us your criteria and I'm sure a few of us could have a look?

Over 16hh, gelding, bot chestnut, jumping 1.20, anything else you need?
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Have a lead on one in England right now but here's the criteria:

over 16.1 gelding
lighter build, not too drafty
prefer has shown up to 1.30, will allow ones that have only gone to 1.20 if younger
I will even look at chestnuts
mares not preferred but if it's the next HH Azur I'll consider
Age 5-10
Nice mover on the flat preferred, doesn't have to move like Valegro to be considered nice
MUST have a tight front end jump and be somewhat ammy friendly

Budget around 20k GBP (Sorry I don't have the pound symbol on my laptop)

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Broodle said:
Not sure how much they're looking for, and he's a year too old, but I've admired this chap from afar for a while now - seems very consistent, with a tidy jumping style. Hope this link works: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155421958737779&id=740147778
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I have admired him also but with the new year he's actually 2 years too old. And once I have shown him for a year or two.... finding a great place for him during his senior years becomes harder. I found myself feeling like this horse didn't deserve to be exported from his home. I would love to ride him, don't get me wrong, but I don't know if I can really do right by him as he's edging into his senior years. This is why a 10 yr old or younger is a bit easier.

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Replies in your quote. I do appreciate the help though.

Dizzy socks said:
You've probably seen, but there's a couple of nice looking ones on Horsequest right now;

ref:
182541 - Over budget by 5k (Sadly)
175633 - Over budget
182834 - Saw him in person....standing in a stall in his yard when I came over. I didn't think he was my type. (I had questions of soundness/suitability)

172824 - Ad not found
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Have emailed Billy Stud twice with no replies. Quite a bummer since I did like a few of theirs. I am thinking that they're likely out of my budget though.

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Yep. They have it set up so that if you send them a PM it replies with an automatic message asking you to email them at the email that I sent my emails.

LOL

Short of calling, which I haven't tried, I haven't been able to reach them.

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Happy to admit I wouldn't know what look for in buying a showjumper but I always like the look of horses from Amy Carnet at Talbot Sports Horses - they come from a family of producers and have less of a commercial feel to them than some of the bigger producers and studs. She usually seems to sell once they've been out and about so might be worth a try?
 
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