EllenJay
Well-Known Member
Today I went to view a horse for sale. After chatting to the seller I checked that the horse was fine, with no vices and was absolutely honest about my experience and my needs.
So today, traveled 1.5 hours to view a horse that sounded absolutely right on paper, and was very excited about getting a new boy. I told the seller that I was an experienced rider but had confidence issues, and wanted something that would give me confidence, was sound and had no issues, and was willing to pay a premium to achieve this.
I was assured that the horse in question was exactly what I needed - so I set out on a trek that was 1.5 hours from home.
When I arrived, the horse had obviously been worked before I turned up. The owner then refused to ride and got her "professional" rider on board, who added a neck strap. Alarm bells started to ring! Got the horse to the school and within 5 mins I noted the following observations:-
1) horse had a problem with near hind - wasn't tracking up at all
2) horse was a head shaker
3) rider had to work really hard to stop the horse taking off
4) horse had a splint that wasn't declared
5) the horse dished badly
The horse definitely wasn't as advertised - what a waste of time for both seller and potential buyer!
I am very concerned that a less experienced person than me will end up with a totally unsuitable horse.
So today, traveled 1.5 hours to view a horse that sounded absolutely right on paper, and was very excited about getting a new boy. I told the seller that I was an experienced rider but had confidence issues, and wanted something that would give me confidence, was sound and had no issues, and was willing to pay a premium to achieve this.
I was assured that the horse in question was exactly what I needed - so I set out on a trek that was 1.5 hours from home.
When I arrived, the horse had obviously been worked before I turned up. The owner then refused to ride and got her "professional" rider on board, who added a neck strap. Alarm bells started to ring! Got the horse to the school and within 5 mins I noted the following observations:-
1) horse had a problem with near hind - wasn't tracking up at all
2) horse was a head shaker
3) rider had to work really hard to stop the horse taking off
4) horse had a splint that wasn't declared
5) the horse dished badly
The horse definitely wasn't as advertised - what a waste of time for both seller and potential buyer!
I am very concerned that a less experienced person than me will end up with a totally unsuitable horse.