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I think I now have it in my head I finally want my own neddy.
No matter how many times you put it on paper it will look silly but I think I'm at the right stage to get my own.
So I'll have to start filling up the pony money pot!! ll have to start reserching properly and getting my backside into gear!!
On that note what do you think of these two??:
http://www.kenthorseproducers.co.uk/detailed.aspx?horseid=267

and

http://www.kenthorseproducers.co.uk/detailed.aspx?horseid=243

I'm a sucker for a big ISH! I want something for eventing and dressage and probably a bit of jumping too lol so a bit of everything!!!
Any other horsey related advice would me much appreciated as i appear to me turning insane wanting to spend all my money lol!!!
Thanks everyone!
 
Nice horses.

Why not walk first - then look at running and jumping.

Get yourself a nice little 15.2/16.0hh all rounder, without too much blood in it and go from there?
 
i agree with the above.

as lovely as these horses are they are described as very big and are powerful, which is fine if you are very experienced. Obviously i have no idea of your size/ability/gender etc. but i would say these are for a fairly advanced rider/handler. A horse which is 'bold' and 'scopey' is a challenge for an experienced person but can be a handful and very dangerous if in the wrong hands. I would always say go for something safe and confidence giving for your 1st horse- you want to have fun and enjoy it, not end up losing confidene and possibly becoming scared of it. I have wned horses for a few years now and bought my mare last summer (16hh Belgian warmblood) she was described as a safe sensible allrounder, which she is but let me tell you-she is incredibly strong and has a huge jump!! she has given me confidence but was canny enough to acommodate me when i first got her and was still feeling slightly novicey (even tho i have ridden since i was a child) M horse is 14 and at that age she has plenty of 'go' left in her and could pop a cross country or showjumping course no prob. I can put my trust in her as i know she knows her job. i would say go for something around 9 years+...although they are a bit older, they are very much the 'final' product and a good schoolmaster can really teach you.

good luck, happy horse shopping! make sure you get a feel of lots of different horses. I was like you when i started looking- had my eye on a 17.2hh hunter and i thank christ i never got it!! i know now that i would have been over horsed and it would have been too bold for me. think with your head, not your heart....

(AND GET IT VETTED!) x

ps.... a 'sensible allrounder' doesnt have to be a 'boring' looking horse, i REALLY wanted something eyecathing and beautiful (dont we all?) and here she is......

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Ah you mean like richie further down ! :-) They seem to have a nice selection of horses !

oP you don't tell us how tall you are ie if you are 6ft 2 then perhaps " a nice little 15.2/16.0hh all rounder" is not going to cut the mustard

or what experiance you have ie I had 2 riding glub gents on loan through out my teens and early 20's and groomed for the hunt but never put my hand in my pocket to buy my own until I was 22 - I get the feeling you are in my position (if so then again - too much blood = not a problem) and have thought about what you want ( ie not a nice little hack about) and want something to develop with you ! If this is the case then I like both of those neds you have pointed out ( right up my street ) If not and you have just been having lessons I would go with amymays advice

Good luck either way
 
elsazzo said:
i agree with the above.
(AND GET IT VETTED!) x Ditto !

ps.... a 'sensible allrounder' doesnt have to be a 'boring' looking horse, i REALLY wanted something eyecathing and beautiful (dont we all?) and here she is......
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Whit wooo ! :-) dressage boots in the field !!! :-0 my lot would have them off and be rolling about on them in the nearest filth patch before you could even think MUD !!

Sexy Chestnut mare ! glad to know you can't believe everything you hear about them !! x

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I think you would need more than a piggy bank for this dealer. I found with them that the horses are much 'greener' than described so something that size could definitely cause you some problems.

Brilliant news that you want something of your own, but in all honesty I would steer clear from these particular ones. Many other posts on here about them.

What are you actually looking for and where are you based?
 
eh?

The first horse ad says:
Always snaffle mouthed and very simple to ride George is happy to be ridden at the front or back of the field. Currently being ridden by small light weight inexperienced rider. George has also successfully competd showjumping at local level up to 1m, cross country and dressage with a nervous middle aged lady rider.

Doesn't sound like necessarily an advanced ride to me (assuming the ad is truthful....)!

The second one sounds a little more challenging maybe but hard to tell from the advert how "hot" he is.

Though I do agree that you should choose your first horse carefully - there's a world of difference between riding other peoples lairy monsters and having a lairy monster of your own to deal with. Somehow behavioural issues can seem worse when you realise that it's all down to you to deal with it.

My advice - go see them, and lots more, and get a feel for what the right balance for you is in terms of whether a horse would give you confidence and anjoyment or bore you to tears or scare you to death!
 
I think for the type of horse you want, an ISH sounds ideal. My boy Bruce is ISH, used to jump to foxhunter height (injury prevented progressing further), has been schooled to GP and competed up to medium for Dressage (used to be my mums horse and after 6 years of doing nothing I'm bringing him back into competition as I finish uni).

You haven't stated what level of experience you have with riding and horses in general (or how tall/your build etc). I agree with some of the other posters in that the horses you have used as an example of big moving powerful horses, and 7yrs and 9yrs really isn't that old.....

I think you need to be realistic of what you are capable of in terms of strength and training. A big powerful horse could be an option if it happens to be a schoolmaster than can help you learn and teach. But, if you are in need of a huge deal of training from someone else, there is IMO no point in buying a 4-7yr old that is still green and need experienced hands and eyes.
 
(assuming the ad is truthful....)!
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It is always wise to google dealers, infact google all telephone numbers as you sometimes find that 'private' sellers have sold several horses in the last few weeks. :rolleyes:

Now I'm not saying that all dealers are bad. There are some very, very good ones.
 
Faracat said:
It is always wise to google dealers, infact google all telephone numbers as you sometimes find that 'private' sellers have sold several horses in the last few weeks. :rolleyes:

Now I'm not saying that all dealers are bad. There are some very, very good ones.
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Agreed and this one as I said has had a lot of 'press'

There are some good dealers out there, I have a full ID and an ISH, one came from a dealer that I would use time and time again, but they are normally young when they come over here. Have you tried JanetGeorge on here?
 
I'm 5'8'' ish long legs and I usually ride warmbloods. Big stride and powerful isnt really an issue.
I wasnt thinking about literally this second i need to build up the funds lol but i just thought these two looked nice while i was surfing.
I'm not amazing but i wouldnt say i'm a novice.
I do like ISH though along with warmbloods, tbh when the time comes I'll get my trainer to get her eyes peeled.
Thanks for the advice guys :) i wouldnt buy something that was too good for me, im realistic about my ability.
though I have fantastic horses i can ride whenever i want, my friend has just pointed out that i dont need my own and im being daft.
I'm not going to jump into anything. Seems im going back and forward. when the right one pops along I'll know :)
muchos thanks for the advice :)
 
Ladylina83 said:
elsazzo said:
i agree with the above.
(AND GET IT VETTED!) x Ditto !

ps.... a 'sensible allrounder' doesnt have to be a 'boring' looking horse, i REALLY wanted something eyecathing and beautiful (dont we all?) and here she is......
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Whit wooo ! :-) dressage boots in the field !!! :-0 my lot would have them off and be rolling about on them in the nearest filth patch before you could even think MUD !!

Sexy Chestnut mare ! glad to know you can't believe everything you hear about them !! x

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haha thanks ;-) im not saying for minute she doesn not have her moments, she is a bossy madam at times lol! I just LOVE chestnut mares, have such a soft spot for them :D

ps. they are just everyday brushing boots- dont stay that colour for that long in this weather tho!
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All I say is if you are buying from these people please please get it vetted by YOUR vet as I have heard various stories about this particular company.... please dont be talked into using his vet as I know for a fact that his vet is under investigation for mal practice..... Good Luck!!!!
 
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