Tall narrow natives, Arab?

If you've got a bit of time might be worth seeing if the cob sales will run in the autumn. I don't think brightwells are running one anymore but there is definitely at least one in North Wales in autumn.
 
Meowy Catkin said:
This is probably all sorts of wrong. He's chestnut, he's a stallion, he's not done much recently, he's in Devon and the ad is goodness knows how old... but I'll pop the link on just incase he catches your fancy and he still needs a home.

http://www.adhorse.co.uk/horseforsale_68508.html
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Closer and younger and he really attracts, but my OH will go spare if I ever buy another bright red, every one of the five I've had has been emotionally fragile in one way or another ?

Stallion isn't an issue, I would have it gelded.
 
Cloball said:
If you've got a bit of time might be worth seeing if the cob sales will run in the autumn. I don't think brightwells are running one anymore but there is definitely at least one in North Wales in autumn.
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Spring auction was cancelled so will presumably run as soon as a group of people in one place is allowed again. I wonder when that will be? Next scheduled one is October 3rd, and if that runs and I haven't bought i will definitely go, I love buying at auction, it's such fun and we can combine with a trip to one of our favourite places, Llandudno.
 
Quite fancy going myself even if it is just to spectate. Llandudno is great taken over by goats atm which is fun.
 
I have sworn off Welsh Ds! I have a very handsome gelding (he's technically my sister's, but I've looked after him for the last four years) but he's an absolute devil to catch. I'm convinced there is a certain Welsh bloodline that can be particularly tricky to catch - every time someone doe
Meowy Catkin said:
This is probably all sorts of wrong. He's chestnut, he's a stallion, he's not done much recently, he's in Devon and the ad is goodness knows how old... but I'll pop the link on just incase he catches your fancy and he still needs a home.

http://www.adhorse.co.uk/horseforsale_68508.html
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Oh he's lovely!

I also keep going back to that chestnut stallion on Arabianlines (with the white socks) - he's absolutely everything I'd want in an Arab! Shame I'm in such an uncertain position financially or I'd be persuading my sister to go and view him for me (she's not far from Derby).
 
HashRouge said:
I have sworn off Welsh Ds! I have a very handsome gelding (he's technically my sister's, but I've looked after him for the last four years) but he's an absolute devil to catch. I'm convinced there is a certain Welsh bloodline that can be particularly tricky to catch - every time someone doe

Oh he's lovely!

I also keep going back to that chestnut stallion on Arabianlines (with the white socks) - he's absolutely everything I'd want in an Arab! Shame I'm in such an uncertain position financially or I'd be persuading my sister to go and view him for me (she's not far from Derby).
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Is that Roger? He looks very smart
 
I have nothing to contribute other than the fact that PRE prices are so high! I've tried to dig something up, but man, it is tough.

Re this guy: https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...colt.html?link=/search?keyword=Welsh+D&page=2

He may very well be worth what they are asking, but it depends on how motivated they are to sell. They also seem to be interested in him going to the proper home...so they might drop the price for the right situation...

I'm just enabling here. ;)
 
like the goldie welsh cob, smart and not too heavy, looks lively and forward, just the horse for someone who likes to do dressage,from that photo does not look too long in the back like some cobs, caution some welsh are annoyingly dangerously spooky

if buying iberian, try riding some first, if you have`nt already they can be very different
 
There is a filly similar to the chestnut colt, decent height and half the price. But it would depend if you wanted a chestnut filly....
 
PictusSweetDreams said:
ah bummer! She’s lovely too, some lovely breeding. Says they’re selling her because she’s being bullied, seems sweet
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Oh poor girl! :( I hope she finds a lovely new home with a settled herd soon.


There is a new gelding on arabianlines. He is £4000, in Lincoln, 4yo, show type and I think the riding pictures could be better (head hauled in in canter in one of them).

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Ah yeah, Iberians are a different ride. I only had to ride one to know I was hooked though!

Of course I tried others before I bought mine...sight unseen, which has gone quite well surprisingly. I will say they are typically comfortable (IMO), light, sensitive, and intelligent (borderline neurotic in my PRE's case). However, if you like Arabs, which I find to also be a sensitive and intelligent breed, you may transition to Iberians well enough. Again, just my personal experiences and opinion.
 
Cortez said:
I don't know if you've ever ridden a Spanish horse YCBM, but I'd certainly second this advice - they are most definitely not the same as English horses.
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I had a rehab who was mostly Luso, trained in Portugal (had the spur scars to show for it! )

I know they can be sensitive, but that's ok, Ludo is very sensitive. I think I'd be OK in that respect.

Would you have any sources you would recommend if you were going to buy a two to six year old unseen and import it?


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CanteringCarrot said:
I have nothing to contribute other than the fact that PRE prices are so high! I've tried to dig something up, but man, it is tough.

Re this guy: https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...colt.html?link=/search?keyword=Welsh+D&page=2

He may very well be worth what they are asking, but it depends on how motivated they are to sell. They also seem to be interested in him going to the proper home...so they might drop the price for the right situation...

I'm just enabling here. ;)
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This one is very much in my mind. Once the initial flurry of interest is over, I will view him if he has not sold as he is pretty close and is a nice journey anyway.!

I've decided I will pay more for the right horse, but it really has to float my boat.
 
what sort of temperament do you want as in the 3 groups you are looking at they are very different. I have had 4 pure bred arabs, 1 sec. D and whilst I have never ridden a Spanish I have had 5 South American horses who I guess would probably be along the same lines as Iberians. \

The temperaments of each group in general were vastly different. They were not 9 horses with slightly different breeding they were very different breeds and very different groups of horses. .
 
paddy555 said:
what sort of temperament do you want as in the 3 groups you are looking at they are very different. I have had 4 pure bred arabs, 1 sec. D and whilst I have never ridden a Spanish I have had 5 South American horses who I guess would probably be along the same lines as Iberians. \

The temperaments of each group in general were vastly different. They were not 9 horses with slightly different breeding they were very different breeds and very different groups of horses. .
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I'm not fixed on temperament Paddy. I like a bit of spark and connection with humans, but I've had a huge range of temperaments in my time and what unites all of the ones I liked most was that they liked themselves. I hope that makes sense?

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