UPDATE going to see horse! Bit long!

[BayLove]

Went to see a mare advertised as suitable for nervous and novice 9 years old.

Well I got there and horse was being washed down. She was very wet, cold and shivering having spent the night in the rain and being just having been hosed. She moved her head away when anyone tried to touch her but she did stand still.

The rider jumped on, took her to the school and off she went. Head in the air looking very strong and not at all what I was after. Then she spooked at an umbrella. Was told the most she would do was stare but she jumped to the side which isn't bad but not what I was expecting.

I didn't even get on her. I wasn't happy to at all. She looked far too strong for me and I didn't feel confident so that was that!

She was very pretty and I'm sure she would suit a novice and they'd be very happy with her but she looked too much for me to manage. I'm only a small thing with no weight behind me and it just wasn't a right match.

However!

They then pulled out another horse they said might be suitable!

He's a gelding, 4 years. I wasn't too sure about this at first, thought him too young for a novice.
Saw him ridden and then jumped on. Took him on the road with someone walking with us and then walked him on my own. He was perfect. Cars speeding at us and he was fine just kept walking.
He looked at things. Had a stare at some cows and then walked on. I love him to bits! He's the one!
Got to get vetting sorted now!

So happy. Even my mum who is iffy around horses feels attached to him already. He's meant to be ours I'm sure!

 

[Meandtheboys]

I am sure I read something similar - went to see one horse and bought another totally not what they were looking for!!

Great news - tell us some more colour, height breed etc

 

[BayLove]

I am sure I read something similar - went to see one horse and bought another totally not what they were looking for!!

Great news - tell us some more colour, height breed etc

Brown, 15hh, Gypsy Cob. 4 going on 40 he's such a good boy. Never thought I would go near a 4 year old but you wouldn't know he was that young. No pictures yet. Going to see him again so will get some next time.

 

[indie999]

oh good luck glad you hopefully have found something you like. Make sure you see them caught from the field etc too...and do all the things you would do with your horse.

But well done hope it works out well. Sounds worthwhile to have it vetted....would be worth being there as well. Go for a second look if you definitely are sure as its a youngster. But very pleased for you. They sound like they have been honest with second pony though.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I knew a 2 yr old Clydesdale gelding at a RS (he went back to owner when it was realised just how young he was) who rode at dusk in an outdoor arena with fireworks going off nearby and didn't turn a hair. Some horses just are very chilled.

Enjoy your new horse!

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I knew a 2 yr old Clydesdale gelding at a RS (he went back to owner when it was realised just how young he was) who rode at dusk in an outdoor arena with fireworks going off nearby and didn't turn a hair. Some horses just are very chilled.

Enjoy your new horse!

 

[BayLove]

oh good luck glad you hopefully have found something you like. Make sure you see them caught from the field etc too...and do all the things you would do with your horse.

But well done hope it works out well. Sounds worthwhile to have it vetted....would be worth being there as well. Go for a second look if you definitely are sure as its a youngster. But very pleased for you. They sound like they have been honest with second pony though.

Thank you. I'm going back for a second ride and will be there when he's vetted. I hope they've been honest. The owner wasn't planning on selling him yet, she wanted him for herself Need to find your new horsey now! It must be out there somewhere!

I knew a 2 yr old Clydesdale gelding at a RS (he went back to owner when it was realised just how young he was) who rode at dusk in an outdoor arena with fireworks going off nearby and didn't turn a hair. Some horses just are very chilled.

Enjoy your new horse!

Thank you. He seems very chilled. I was very nervous riding him so he could have been a monkey but he was lovely. He stopped when I lost my balance and really looked after me. Such a good boy.