So sad. Made a really tough decision

[Sunshine]

I feel really sorry for you, and that you've had to come to such a decision.

What about an IDx or connie x, or even better as definitely no greys - a Cleveland bay? However, don't just write off some of the WB crosses, we bought a 4 year old mare, lovely paces and temperament and absolutely impeccable behaviour in hand and under saddle. She is competed BD and does PC with 11 year old. An exchange at a reputable dealers might also be worth considering.

Hope you get sorted soon.

 

[eahotson]

Horsequest 63737.

Bernster has is in a nut shell. OP, you have done the hardest bit in actually accepting the situation.

I have been in the same situation, I didn't sell my horse because he was ancient and broken but he was ridden by a friend in competition because I am both past it and not good enough any more.

I downsized and massively downed the quality when I started looking for a horse to enjoy in my old age. I have not been too well this summer and there would been no way I could or even would wanted to have got on the good horse. My new purchase, who I have had for 12 months now, is young and bit green but genuine and steady enough, has let me really enjoy the tiny amount of riding I have been able to manage.

My love and speciality is heavyweight or middleweight hunters, but the time has come to be realistic about my declining abilities. I did buy a cob because I am no lightweight to cart about the countryside plus I wanted to be able to sell on easily if needed. Op, you mentioned you have RA, would a cob be a bit wide for you. A smaller ID might be easier on the hips/back both in ride comfort and quality of gait.

I realised I had done the right thing only yesterday. I pulled my cob out of the field, cannot remember the last time she was ridden, easily a fortnight ago. Brushed her girth and back, tacked her up and hauled myself on. She took me for a lovely safe hour around the lanes. The last ten minutes I had my hand in the neck strap because I was so tired. I have just finished 6 months of chemotherapy and having a horse safe enough for me has been a real boost in my recovery.

When I am better I will give her a go faster clip and stop hanging on by the neck strap. I can honestly say I got as much pleasure out of yesterdays hack as I had watching mega horse gallop round the ring at HOY's. Both moments took a lot of achieving in their respective ways. Our horses are to be enjoyed and I hope you find something to let you enjoy your riding well into older age.

What a lovely story.I hope that you and your cob have many more happy years together.

 

[soulfull]

I'm so sorry to hear this its such a tough one to make.

Have you considered a part exchange? If so pm me or I can pm you

Have pm'd you

If you've got RA and might struggle with something wider then what about something like a connemara?

Would love one but one around 16hh would be like hens teeth

I feel really sorry for you, and that you've had to come to such a decision.

What about an IDx or connie x, or even better as definitely no greys - a Cleveland bay? However, don't just write off some of the WB crosses, we bought a 4 year old mare, lovely paces and temperament and absolutely impeccable behaviour in hand and under saddle. She is competed BD and does PC with 11 year old. An exchange at a reputable dealers might also be worth considering.

Hope you get sorted soon.

I will probably look at any breed that sounds suitable. Although wouldn't buy a young WB even though some like yours are around. I also have to be careful that I am seen to buy something sensible. (you know what people are like, and I really don't want them saying I should have known better )