Spanish Horse Imports

[Pi Cob]

Hi All!
Has anyone had any dealings/experience with "Andalusian Horse Direct" good or bad?
I recently lost my Spanish boy suddenly to colic and Dawn seems to have some very nice horses that she has access to direct from Spain.
I can only find good reviews, but obviously I am keen to delve deeper into this, before comitting.
Thanks all!

 

[Kaycee]

Be careful....

 

[Edgehog]

I agree with be careful

 

[Pi Cob]

Be careful....

Obviously, I would very careful with whomever I bought a horse from, but can you tell me more about AHD?
Thanks!

 

[Kaycee]

I will just say that there are more reputable Spanish horse dealers out there. Have you looked at what's available here in the UK?

 

[Pi Cob]

I will just say that there are more reputable Spanish horse dealers out there. Have you looked at what's available here in the UK?

Yes, Not much about for sale in the UK and what is available seems to be very over budget or in budget, but not great quality.
Can you recommend any Spanish dealers?

 

[KC31]

So sorry for your loss. When i was looking for my boy i was bombarded by them and it was most unprofessional. Put me right off and then having done further research what i was reading was not good. Mine came through Majestic and i adore him. Sophie Gooding has some lovely ones and they are all budgets.

 

[Kaycee]

Yes, Not much about for sale in the UK and what is available seems to be very over budget or in budget, but not great quality.
Can you recommend any Spanish dealers?

Good quality Spanish horses will not be cheap I'm afraid, but I second Sophie Gooding.

 

[Pi Cob]

Good quality Spanish horses will not be cheap I'm afraid, but I second Sophie Gooding.

I know that, and I do have a substantial budget, just not £30k+ ;-)

 

[Surbie]

My friend got both of hers from Clive Hoyles. Both super temperaments, sound and flipping gorgeous.

 

[mariew]

If you have time there's uk bred babies that are 5k, give or take. I love millparks horses and they seem to bring them up well. I have different stud homebred one and she moves beautifully, not so much choppy but more floaty. She was a project though and we are not quite at riding properly stage.

 

[Pi Cob]

So sorry for your loss. When i was looking for my boy i was bombarded by them and it was most unprofessional. Put me right off and then having done further research what i was reading was not good. Mine came through Majestic and i adore him. Sophie Gooding has some lovely ones and they are all budgets.

Thank you, that is really helpful Will take a look. Where did you find bad reviews on AHD - as I havne't been able to find anything bad, but I haven't had a good deep look yet, as still on the fence as to whether I will get another horse...

If you have time there's uk bred babies that are 5k, give or take. I love millparks horses and they seem to bring them up well. I have different stud homebred one and she moves beautifully, not so much choppy but more floaty. She was a project though and we are not quite at riding properly stage.

I think I am a bit old for a baby tbh, if I got a yearling, I would be kicking 60 by them time ready for backing and I think I would regret that :-(

 

[KC31]

Thank you, that is really helpful Will take a look. Where did you find bad reviews on AHD - as I havne't been able to find anything bad, but I haven't had a good deep look yet, as still on the fence as to whether I will get another horse...

I think I am a bit old for a baby tbh, if I got a yearling, I would be kicking 60 by them time ready for backing and I think I would regret that :-(

There's a facebook page "buying/importing Spanish/Lusitano horses the good and bad. It isn't updated that regularly but a big help.

Millpark is very near me they do have some lovely ones and occasionally i have seen them for sale when they are older.

 

[rextherobber]

Gazaro stud in Hampshire have some lovely horses, I believe they are retiring soon though.

 

[Barlow]

I’d also say there are better agents for the PRE out there than the particular individual you have in mind.

 

[Pi Cob]

Hi everyone, just a little update. I contacted Sophie Gooding, very very helpful and seems to be 100% trustworthy...
I am having a ginger Spanish boy vetted tomorrow - so fingers crossed!
Thanks everyone who suggested her, she has been ace

 

[Widgeon]

Hi everyone, just a little update. I contacted Sophie Gooding, very very helpful and seems to be 100% trustworthy...
I am having a ginger Spanish boy vetted tomorrow - so fingers crossed!
Thanks everyone who suggested her, she has been ace

Good luck! Do share some photos if you end up buying him - so pleased you've found someone you're comfortable with

 

[Pi Cob]

He passed the vetting, so he is coming home

 

[eahotson]

You do know photos are obligatory don’t you?

 

[Pi Cob]

You do know photos are obligatory don’t you?

will post some in a minute

 

[Pi Cob]

Here you go!!

 

[eahotson]

Here you go!!

He is a stunner.

 

[Widgeon]

Oh isn't he gorgeous! I like how he's looking forwards in such a cheerful way. I don't know if I'm reading too much into some photos but he looks like he has a nice nature - I like his face.

 

[Pi Cob]

Oh isn't he gorgeous! I like how he's looking forwards in such a cheerful way. I don't know if I'm reading too much into some photos but he looks like he has a nice nature - I like his face.

I haven't met him yet, but have seen many many videos and he seems to have the sweetest nature. Always has his ears forward, even when the vet was poking and prodding him. I am very excited.
His name is Trigueño

 

[Pi Cob]

He is a stunner.

Thank you!

 

[Billabongchick]

He is lovely. How tall and old is he? Good luck with him

 

[Pi Cob]

He is lovely. How tall and old is he? Good luck with him

He is 16.1 and he is 13. I didn't want a youngster as I am an old bird and anything between 8-10 makes silly money. He is low mileage, mostly been hacked, so hopefully we will grow old together