Still can't find a decent event horse for sale!!!

I agree with Ali, records tell a very small part of the story. A horse with a perfect record may very well have been produced with that in mind or may only have gone places the rider felt confident. Whereas lots of very competent horses do not always get the 'right' ride or aren't being managed the way they need to be. If you like a horse and it suits you, that goes a long way. I bought a horse once that I only found out years later had problems xc and we literally never had a glitch. Don't forget you're dealing with a living thing, even if it costs as much as a car!

Ditto horses doing different jobs.or doing a very low level version of the job. How often do we have threads on here where people are freaking out that they are 'wasting' their horse?

The problem is what you want is what everyone wants - effectively a horse that's had professional level production bit isn't professional quality.
 
I completely agree with this !!

the eventer i used to work for had 1 mare than was an absolute bitch ! like so so difficult but he still managed to get some top 3 placings on her be100 but there is no way in hell an amatuer could have got her round & she was never going to go novice despite having the ability even with him! they ended up selling her to hunt, but on record she sounded amazing a few very low 20 dressage scores 1 of 19 & then double clears & a few placings at 100. so on record pretty good !

alternatively I refuse to place my mare at fences because she needs to work it out & be honest if she screws up because I am producing her for an amatuer so she needs to have the self confidence to do it herself if shes dropped at the last minute. So I support her all the way into the fence in her rythem but I won't ride for a stride... unless I'm doing work lengthening & shortening at home or I think she's really going to get herself into trouble then I will interfear & help her out
Were only in our 1st year of competing though with her being a 5 year old so for me, this year is for education & then next year is to get the results but everyone has their own way :)

TarrSteps said:
I agree with Ali, records tell a very small part of the story. A horse with a perfect record may very well have been produced with that in mind or may only have gone places the rider felt confident. Whereas lots of very competent horses do not always get the 'right' ride or aren't being managed the way they need to be. If you like a horse and it suits you, that goes a long way. I bought a horse once that I only found out years later had problems xc and we literally never had a glitch. Don't forget you're dealing with a living thing, even if it costs as much as a car!

Ditto horses doing different jobs.or doing a very low level version of the job. How often do we have threads on here where people are freaking out that they are 'wasting' their horse?

The problem is what you want is what everyone wants - effectively a horse that's had professional level production bit isn't professional quality.
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I'm on the opposite end of the buying/selling an eventer 'experience'. I have a lovely talented boy who has been ridden by a novice - my daughter - and has looked after her through all sorts of , shall I say, not quite professional-standard riding! His BE record reflects her, not him, but people - quite understandably - ask for his BE name and then I hear no more! She has had loads of fun on him, we love him to bits, want him to go to a good home, and are SOOO frustrated!!

I don't usually post on this forum and hope I'm not breaking any rules, but I think I'm allowed a link to an advert on H&H: http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/clas...orth/yarm/fun-eventer-all-rounder-429344.html

And if he's not for you - good luck with the hunting! My last one took 8 months to find!
 
opinionuk said:
He's lovely, is he yours?
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Sort of, yes... He is my daughter's. He was bought as a project, she is young, ambitious, and like many others working hard to try to make her way in the very competitive eventing world. He is only for sale as she simply can't afford to run him, and currently is lucky enough to have a few other rides that she isn't having to fund. If you are at all interested, call her (her number on the ad) or pm me and I will send you my number.

Oh, and thank you, he is lovely!!
 
If you come over to Ireland you should be able to get one for £8-£10k... the ones who are able (step/jump) to go on above novice will be pricier even at 5, but if you are happy with one comfortable at prenovice who could prob do novice, with a decent but not spectacular step and jump you should be able to get something quite easily. PM me if you want some contacts :-)
 
I was looking for a eventer as you describe last year with a minisule budget, I ended up with a 10yr old Trakhner gelding who was ill a couple of years ago, I have spent the winter getting to know him, he is a dressage star (won most of his tests). Is taking to x-c like a star, we went clear round the meatist 80 this weekend, so my plan is some 80T's, 90's then see where we go, I'm not a great rider, anyway Im waffling to say look around at horses that might have potential!
 
I agree - I don't event myself, but from what I've seen temperament and attitude are everything. Doesn't have to be flash or amazingly scopey for 1m, the horses I know who have done well are the honest, workmanlike ones, who aren't necessarily much to look at stood in a field.

Also you might get more for your money if you're happy to consider smaller horses, at 15.1hh or 15.2hh, or larger horses at 17hh+... Everyone wants a 16.1hh it seems! My friend sold a wonderful 5yo but got very little interest because of his size (he's a giant) he went double clear at all his events (BE90), including one 21 in dressage. He was just super easy and consistent. In the end he sold for 3k to a hunting family. I would have said he was worth 10k!! He could have easily gone BE100 plus. And was just such a sweet cuddly character. Pity he wouldn't have fitted in my trailer :p So it's definitely do-able. He went through the sales after no phone calls on private listings, maybe worth trying some well reputed auctions??
 
TarrSteps said:
I agree with Ali, records tell a very small part of the story. A horse with a perfect record may very well have been produced with that in mind or may only have gone places the rider felt confident. Whereas lots of very competent horses do not always get the 'right' ride or aren't being managed the way they need to be. If you like a horse and it suits you, that goes a long way. I bought a horse once that I only found out years later had problems xc and we literally never had a glitch. Don't forget you're dealing with a living thing, even if it costs as much as a car!.
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This!!! My friend has an elimination at BE100 because she accidentally jumped a 1* fence xc... Brave horse, pity they don't put reason for elimination on the website, anyone else looking at it might assume he chucked her off!!
 
There's a very good reason why you're struggling to find a suitable youngster. All those that are of any potential use, will be retained, unless you trust your judgement, and buy in green and untouched. I have such a filly to make 15.3, and by No Limit, she's out of a half-bred I/D-TB that could jump and who has a full sibling at Intermediate. The filly herself has siblings which have gone, done well and sold well. She isn't expensive.

Alec.
 
Sharon Hunt has a nice horse for sale, Vince. He's done a bit, Marnums Rough Diamond. See her FB page or Sharon Hunt Eventing website.
 
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