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Is it actually that horses are worth peanuts at the moment, or do people think this horse could be dodgy?

Basically I have found a belter of a horse - 5 yr old gelding, ID/arab/tb, really lovely, came 4th eventing as a 4 year old. They're almost giving him away - owner is very, VERY ill as i understand it, and horse hasn't been ridden for 10 months due to this and he also pulled his back muscle which is now completely healed. The story seems genuine, and with a bit of work I think i could have a brilliant horse, i'm just a bit worried! I have spoken to the person who broke and evented him for the owner and the story of owners illness matches up and she said there aren't any other problems with the horse. Maybe I'm just being over cautious?

I know it's always a risk taking on a horse anyway unless you know it very well, and obviously I couldn't ride him to try him out (may have been funny as he literally hasn't been touched for ages!), but he seemed very nice, if a little excited, when we trotted him up in the field!! Would anyone else buy it!!!???????

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Looks weak in the legs, though I like the top half, but equally awful quality photo.


If the story matches, and depending on how cheap 'cheap' was, then yes, I'd take a punt.
 
Is there anyway you could have him on a short term trial...just to see if he is what you want, either at your yard or whre he is at the mo? Obviously he will need vetting aswell. Cant tell much from a photo but he does look like he could be fun!
 
actually, the person selling said i could have him on a 10 week trial - the peanuts price is £200 quid, and i have attached a picture of him doing the eventing where he came 4th. I think the person selling him had him somewhat foisted on him because of the owner's illness!

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For £200 its hardly a risk, take him on trial and have a basic vet check but if I were you I would also offer to rehome if I changed my mind, in the circumstances it would only be fair if you dont like him unless he is unrideable you should be able to get him going and move him on at a profit.
 
roz84 said:
Is it actually that horses are worth peanuts at the moment, or do people think this horse could be dodgy?

Basically I have found a belter of a horse - 5 yr old gelding, ID/arab/tb, really lovely, came 4th eventing as a 4 year old. They're almost giving him away - owner is very, VERY ill as i understand it, and horse hasn't been ridden for 10 months due to this and he also pulled his back muscle which is now completely healed. The story seems genuine, and with a bit of work I think i could have a brilliant horse, i'm just a bit worried! I have spoken to the person who broke and evented him for the owner and the story of owners illness matches up and she said there aren't any other problems with the horse. Maybe I'm just being over cautious?
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So why hasn't the person who evented him snapped him up?
 
A fab price, but it could be a case of passing on a horse with something to a good home. £200 is nowt, but if he has KS or lameness, it's going to cost a lot of money and heartache, so absolutely go with a vetting.

Let us know what you decide - i love him :)
 
For £200 I certainly would.

A £20,000 horse could pass a 5 stage vetting and be lame the following week. Providing you have the experience, facilities, time and money for him go for it.
 
He looks very mature for a 4 year old in the ridden photo - if that's really him and he passes the vet (as they say it costs as much to keep a bad one as a good one) sounds like a bargin.
I'm cynical in nature tho and looks too good to be true so I'd be looking carefully with my eyes wide open.
 
I would have him vetted 5 stage, I also don't see any reason why you couldn't ride him to try him out, as you say his back is completely healed... have him on trial, get on his back and have a vetting... regardless of the peanuts price, then take it from there.
 
Be careful with a long trial, (sorry I'm so cynical) but if you take him on for 10 weeks, re back and start him working again, tidy him up and get him well handled (over the winter!) what if they decide to up the price, or take him back and properly advertise him. He will be their horse and no piece of paper will stop them taking him back if they want to, you'll at best be in small claims court.
I'd avoid the trial and only invest time/ money on my horse!
 
Get him 5stage vetted. If he fails,you've lost £250ish (and saved yourself loads of money and heartache!),if he passes,he's cost you £450-either way,it's a good outcome for you.
 
Have him vetted, some have said that for £200 it isn't worth it but it costs just as much to treat a problem in a £200 horse as in a £20,000 horse. If he passes then have him, if he doesn't then walk away. :)
 
I'd risk it for £200.

Guessing it's an urgent sale, I'd book a vetting asap, pay for him there and then and take him home if he passed.

If they have an issue with a vetting, then I'd walk away.
 
So, buy buy buy! I did really like him, and can give him back if it doesn't work out~ I'll let everyone know how I get on!
 
Yup I'd have him...
Absolutely worth a punt.

Is he biddable? Little things like lifting his feet, leading etc will give you a look into his character... You could pop a bridle on him see how he takes a bit?

But £200 is peanuts!
 
Well he did seem very genuine and I have spoken to other people who back up the story, if the horse was nicked he wouldn't have the passport?
 
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