Should I ask?

[MooMoo]

I've just been on another forum and found an advert for someone looking for a rider/sharer. But I'm really not sure whether to enquire more about it as I'm not sure about the advert. I've seen alot of posts on here about timewasting and i dont want to seem like thats what i'm doing.

So basically -

The horse: its 15 years old, 16.3hh TB gelding.
Its descibed as a happy hacker, can be stubborn, and could be good for someone who has lost a bit of confidence. They also say no novices but i'm never really sure what exactly that means.

Me: i'm 17, been riding about 9 years, and this would be my first experience of (almost) ownership. i'm used to horses that can be stubborn (as in lazy/wont go forward) but not so confident with spooky/excitable horses.

Also i'm 5'7", is 16.3hh too big?

So many questions! And sorry for a long, slightly muddled post.

Any advice/opinions on this?

 

[Acolyte]

I would give them a call and ask about it - that isnt timewasting, it is just finding out more

I am 5'2" and had a 17.1hh on loan, plus my last horse was a generous 16.2hh (really 16.3hh) so I think you would be OK

 

[Ziggy_]

Defo give them a call, its difficult to find sharers at the mo and I know I'd appreciate a call even if the partnership didn't work out

 

[Booboos]

Sorry, only just saw this post. I would definitely call them, but ask them loads of questions as their description of the horse sounds a bit muddled. How can it be a happy hacker but also stubborn? What is it stubborn about and what exactly does it do? Also, how can they say good confidence giver but not for novices?

 

[MooMoo]

That's what i was confused about! I dont mind a horse that's not for novices as it needs someone to get on and be a bit bossy to get it going. But not so good on one thats prone to spooking or gets wound up easily. I think "not for novices" can be a bit of a broad term.
I might send then an e-mail. Hmm?!?!

 

[Booboos]

I think you should get in touch with them, you have nothing to lose. If you do go see it though, do insist the owner sits on it first as it might, just might, be temperamental (it might also be perfectly fine, but better safe than sorry)!