Some pics of the horse I'm hopefully buying :D

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This is Wendy 4yrs old 15.2hh just started being backed and ridden. Will hopefully buy her at end of July if all goes well :D:p

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Can anyone actually see the pics??? I can only see a small blue box...
 
How do I get them to work... they are on photobucket clicked on insert image on here inserted the URL thingy... not very computer wise :)
 
I don't know a lot more than her age, height and that she has good bloodlines (don't know what they are though) she's been at the yard for 2 weeks (instructor bought her based on my ideal horsey), will be in the riding school so I can ride her as often as I can afford before I buy. She has good paces in field and can be clipped, shod etc will occasionally come when called :D
 
So do you think she'd be alright for a first horse based on the small amount I know about her or should I go for something older and more experienced? I have loaned several horses and been riding for around 15yrs but not the most confident of riders thanks to several nasty falls (me landing on my neck... horse landing on my lower back etc) :(

Think I might be trying to talk myself out of buying her...
 
you havent actually told us anything about her - if you're low in confidence a youngster probably wouldnt be the best choice - Im just going by the pic as she looks fairly young.
 
On the box of links by her pictures, select the last box, it may auto copy, but if not CNTRL C (to pick up) and CNTRL v (top drop) it into your post, just preview to make sure its done properly.

Sigh, its such a hard question.

I had one youngester 5YO TBxQH who was a saint and another one 4YO tbxCOB who put me off riding for 4 years. My confidence only returned because I went out and bought an older, more experienced horse who I trusted 100%.

I have to be honest, given my time again I'd never have taken the chance - as things were so touch and go whether I'd ever get back my lost confidence.

If I were you I'd have to say, don't risk it. Go for an older, more experienced horse who is less likely to take advantage of your nervousness - something that will fill you FULL of confidence and will make you want to jump, gallop and enjoy yourself all the time.

Hope that helps.

Good luck with whatever you decide.
 
Another vote for the 'don't risk it' advice. A young horse needs an experienced rider to train it and teach it about life as a ridden horse. You, from the sound of your post, need a horse that you can be confident on in all situations......riding on the road when a tractor or fast motorbike goes past, going to a show for the first time, fast hacks in company, riding in the winter in sharp weather, dealing with bucking, napping, trying it on etc etc. Ask yourself what experience you have to deal with all the little dramas and hiccups a young horse will go through, over several years, before it is 'educated' and whether you will regard it as fun or confidence-shaking. Buy a horse you can be really happy on and don't want to get off from day one!
 
blueneonrainbow - I have posted as much as I know about her she is 4yrs old, 15.2hh recently backed and being ridden, good bloodlines, can be clipped and shod easy to catch etc. As soon as instructor has brought her on enough I can ride her a couple of times a week for a few months to see if we work well together in XC, school and hacking etc. My instructor bought her based on what I'm looking for in a horse, I was originally looking for 6-12 yrs, 15.2-16.3hh not too green can do RC and local shows but since instructor thinks she will be perfect for me and I'll be able to spend a lot of time with her before I buy I thought it would be ok, will also have support from instructor after I buy. I just have a bad habit of talking my self out of buying things... I can't even commit to buying books etc without spending ages thinking about it :p
 
Oldred- it's not that I can't handle the situations it's just that most of the horses I've ridden in the last few years have been problem horses (major bucking, bronking, spinning, rearing etc). I've also ridden very green youngsters I just lack the confidence in myself sometimes even though I know I can ride... it's frustrating...
 
This is the problem of course, I don't know you and can only base comments on the what you say in the posts, which of course are brief. My point was that if there is any confidence issue whatsoever, which you have mentioned several times, a very green horse can be a mistake. If you have a relationship with a professional who will back you up over the years it may take (or may not of course) to educate a young horse that may be all you need. Best of luck and just be sure you are going to have fun!!
 
you need to know much more about this horse before you buy. Is it good in traffic? Does it hack alone and in company? At it's age I'd also want to know WHO broke it in, and know more about that person (anyone can sit on a horse and make it go, it takes experience to teach a horse properly so it doesn't have major issues). is it good to travel? Has it been vetted? Has it ever had any illnesses? are it's jabs/worming up to date? Good bloodlines? what breeding is it exactly? What's it like being handled in an out of the stable? Does it turn out with mares and geldings? Being a mare, whats she like when she's in season? (some are terrible in season!)

Even after years of experience, owning a horse the first time is a huge learning curve. You need something pretty forgiving IMO.


Personally I wouldn't go for an unknown youngster. Depending on it's breeding it could still have time to go through the 'Kevins' (teenage tantrums) and thats something you really don't want.

Don't let your heart rule your head, she's very pretty but ask yourself would you be better with an older, proven track record horse???
 
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