What can you get for 7k now

[evie.equine]

I'm currently in the market for a horse but have a budget of 7k, 7.5 at most but im starting to wonder if I can actually find something that fits my criteria within this budget?

Criteria:
14.2-15.2
6-12
100% to hack
no vet history
can live out 24/7
gelding (because of the yard)
eventing / jumping type (i want to go affiliated down the line)
can do beach rides, fun rides ect

Any help + advice is much needed, thank you!!

 

[blitznbobs]

You will be lucky… I thought you would be ok until I saw you wanted to affiliate… so I think you are going to have to look younger or accept some vet stuff…

 

[Barton Bounty]

I would say you would need to double your budget for what you are looking for , unless you take a youngster

 

[thatsnotmyname]

My friend bought a 14.2 Connie for £7k
7yo and will go 1* by end of year
It’s on PC teams
It fits your criteria but is quirky, as in requires a good rider to get a tune out of it. It binned a few children before they bought it.

 

[MissTyc]

In your position, I'd take a punt on one that meets all the criteria other than being proven jumper/eventer. That's the bit you're most likely to be able to achieve via training and allows you to go a bit younger. And if by next spring you find it's definitely not the right horse, then you will probably be able to sell on at a time of year when people are happier to throw lots of money at horses again. Certainly in South East, I am seeing dealers starting to drop their prices a little and have seen a few advertised in the 8k range that I would consider a good buy.

 

[evie.equine]

In your position, I'd take a punt on one that meets all the criteria other than being proven jumper/eventer. That's the bit you're most likely to be able to achieve via training and allows you to go a bit younger. And if by next spring you find it's definitely not the right horse, then you will probably be able to sell on at a time of year when people are happier to throw lots of money at horses again. Certainly in South East, I am seeing dealers starting to drop their prices a little and have seen a few advertised in the 8k range that I would consider a good buy.

I went to see one yesterday and was on the fence but after getting everyone else's opinions i think ill take him on trial, he was super safe 14'2, welshie type, buckets of scope just needed to do abit more balance wise. It seems like ive hit the jackpot with him, safe but with heaps of potential, he will just need abit to become more put together!

 

[Bobthecob15]

I went to see one yesterday and was on the fence but after getting everyone else's opinions i think ill take him on trial, he was super safe 14'2, welshie type, buckets of scope just needed to do abit more balance wise. It seems like ive hit the jackpot with him, safe but with heaps of potential, he will just need abit to become more put together!

Exciting! Are you vetting?

I would say you are getting a steal if he’s around 7k!

 

[seriously festive equine]

I am in a similar situation right now. My oy option is a Connie yearling or something similar which I am fine with but I just wanted to say you probably want to go for something younger and maybe a Connamara cross or new forest x or Welsh x then they have scope and a bit of 'fire' but are still (mostly) safe and fun.
Keep us posted !!

 

[Clover Girl]

I'm currently in the market for a horse but have a budget of 7k, 7.5 at most but im starting to wonder if I can actually find something that fits my criteria within this budget?

Criteria:
14.2-15.2
6-12
100% to hack
no vet history
can live out 24/7
gelding (because of the yard)
eventing / jumping type (i want to go affiliated down the line)
can do beach rides, fun rides ect

Any help + advice is much needed, thank you!!

no chance unless you find a buyer desperate for quick cash. Here in Ireland that description especially with a good vetting starts at 15k. Even at the sales where the vettings are very basic that horse will make 10k on a bad day. Maybe a cobbier type night come in at a bit less money.

 

[evie.equine]

Exciting! Are you vetting?

I would say you are getting a steal if he’s around 7k!

Were thinking take him on trial and then vet with our vet here? Its our first time buying so its hard to figure out what to do! We will take him on allot of adventures in the time hes here to really get a feel for him

 

[evie.equine]

I am in a similar situation right now. My oy option is a Connie yearling or something similar which I am fine with but I just wanted to say you probably want to go for something younger and maybe a Connamara cross or new forest x or Welsh x then they have scope and a bit of 'fire' but are still (mostly) safe and fun.
Keep us posted !!

Hes actually a welsh x cob which to me gave me the impression that the cob side has given him the Labrador like temperament but with the welshie 'fire' as you say, has anyone had a welsh x cob before, whats it like ect

also forgot to mention hes 7

 

[Bobthecob15]

Were thinking take him on trial and then vet with our vet here? Its our first time buying so its hard to figure out what to do! We will take him on allot of adventures in the time hes here to really get a feel for him

That sounds ideal, you are very lucky you can have him on a trial period!

Good luck and I hope he settles in well! P.s. we need photos once you’ve got him!

 

[seriously festive equine]

Hes actually a welsh x cob which to me gave me the impression that the cob side has given him the Labrador like temperament but with the welshie 'fire' as you say, has anyone had a welsh x cob before, whats it like ect

also forgot to mention hes 7

lovely sounds like he will be a great mix of chilled and firey! I like my horses with a bit more fire personaly but every horse is different. I don't have any experience with a Welsh x cob but I have experience with both separate breeds. I find that welshies have a big heart of you can get through to them. And most of my cobs are gentle and love attention

 

[evie.equine]

That sounds ideal, you are very lucky you can have him on a trial period!

Good luck and I hope he settles in well! P.s. we need photos once you’ve got him!

thats the thing, we dont know if we can yet, however if we put a deposit down and were traveling 4 hours to pick him up ect im hoping that she knows we are very serious and dont intend on returning him but just want to get it right!!

ill make sure to keep you all updated!!

 

[evie.equine]

lovely sounds like he will be a great mix of chilled and firey! I like my horses with a bit more fire personaly but every horse is different. I don't have any experience with a Welsh x cob but I have experience with both separate breeds. I find that welshies have a big heart of you can get through to them. And most of my cobs are gentle and love attention

thats exactly what i thought! hes definitely got the fire when jumping / on the gallops but came back to me so quickly and was so patient with me!
the only thing is he really rushes to a fence but with gridwork/poles could i help this abit? or even if its something to get used to thats fine aswell but just wanted to ask!

 

[FestiveFuzz]

I’d be surprised if the owner lets them go 4 hours away on trial, but hopefully I’m wrong. I’d be inclined to do the vetting before you take them on trial though so it’s crystal clear what you’re taking home, and you don’t end up in a position where anything that does crop up on the vetting gets blamed on your management at home or an injury whilst travelling etc.

 

[seriously festive equine]

thats exactly what i thought! hes definitely got the fire when jumping / on the gallops but came back to me so quickly and was so patient with me!
the only thing is he really rushes to a fence but with gridwork/poles could i help this abit? or even if its something to get used to thats fine aswell but just wanted to ask!

My Welsh gelding used to rush his fences. I found he would rush a small fence but a bigger fence he learnt to slow down and take his time for. Try doing gymnastics jumping (gridwork) at a low level or I found that doing a set of poles with a jump at the end and only going into it at a trot worked well. Alternatively only jump out of a trot as this is great for both working muscle and slowing them down. Welshies get very frustrated at having to do circles I have found so turning a circle every time they rush toward a jump invariably just makes it worse

 

[evie.equine]

tha

I’d be surprised if the owner lets them go 4 hours away on trial, but hopefully I’m wrong. I’d be inclined to do the vetting before you take them on trial though so it’s crystal clear what you’re taking home, and you don’t end up in a position where anything that does crop up on the vetting gets blamed on your management at home or an injury whilst travelling etc.

thats a very good point, would you use a vet where hes located, obviously not the one he normally uses to get a second view, or would you use my normal one?

 

[evie.equine]

My Welsh gelding used to rush his fences. I found he would rush a small fence but a bigger fence he learnt to slow down and take his time for. Try doing gymnastics jumping (gridwork) at a low level or I found that doing a set of poles with a jump at the end and only going into it at a trot worked well. Alternatively only jump out of a trot as this is great for both working muscle and slowing them down. Welshies get very frustrated at having to do circles I have found so turning a circle every time they rush toward a jump invariably just makes it worse

perfect thats really helpful, i jumped him allot out of trot yesterday and he was good as gold! he wasnt too happy about circles either

 

[FestiveFuzz]

tha

thats a very good point, would you use a vet where hes located, obviously not the one he normally uses to get a second view, or would you use my normal one?

If it’s not an area you’re familiar with I’d ask for vet reccs on here and use one of the ones recommended as I’d guess getting your vet to travel 4hrs would be £££££

 

[evie.equine]

If it’s not an area you’re familiar with I’d ask for vet reccs on here and use one of the ones recommended as I’d guess getting your vet to travel 4hrs would be £££££

ill definitely do that! i just need to finalise the trial first, also, in terms of transport, what are peoples thoughts on hiring a box and doing it ourselves or getting him delivered, id personally want to do it ourselves but im not sure.

 

[Muddy unicorn]

I’d be amazed if the seller would be happy for you to have a trial period - did you discuss with them at all at the viewing? If anything went wrong during transport or the ‘lots of adventures’ you’re planning in a short space of time, it would be a nightmare to sort out liability. Personally I’d pay for an experienced and insured transporter to do a journey of that length - by the time you’ve picked up the box, driven to the horse, driven back, settled horse in new yard, driven the box back via garage to fill up tank you will be exhausted and won’t be much cheaper than getting someone to transport anyway.

 

[Bobthecob15]

I would also say make sure you have a contract and insurance for any trial period! Like the other poster said you don’t want to be blamed for something that happens on the trial. Vetting is a good idea now so you don’t waste your time and money if something serious is wrong. Is he from a dealer? What’s the history? I’d also be skeptical for a trial period that far away x

 

[FestiveFuzz]

ill definitely do that! i just need to finalise the trial first, also, in terms of transport, what are peoples thoughts on hiring a box and doing it ourselves or getting him delivered, id personally want to do it ourselves but im not sure.

For me it would depend on the type of person you are and how much experience you have of travelling horses. We have our own box which I use with my own horses all the time without a care in the world, but I know I tend to get a bit flappy and fuss about when it’s a new horse so prefer my husband to load and travel any newbies so they don’t pick up on my overexcited anxiety vibes

 

[evie.equine]

I’d be amazed if the seller would be happy for you to have a trial period - did you discuss with them at all at the viewing? If anything went wrong during transport or the ‘lots of adventures’ you’re planning in a short space of time, it would be a nightmare to sort out liability. Personally I’d pay for an experienced and insured transporter to do a journey of that length - by the time you’ve picked up the box, driven to the horse, driven back, settled horse in new yard, driven the box back via garage to fill up tank you will be exhausted and won’t be much cheaper than getting someone to transport anyway.

thank you! im waiting on afew quotes from transport companies that friends have used ect x

 

[evie.equine]

For me it would depend on the type of person you are and how much experience you have of travelling horses. We have our own box which I use with my own horses all the time without a care in the world, but I know I tend to get a bit flappy and fuss about when it’s a new horse so prefer my husband to load and travel any newbies so they don’t pick up on my overexcited anxiety vibes

i think im leaning towards hiring a transporter as weve never done a trip as long!

 

[evie.equine]

I would also say make sure you have a contract and insurance for any trial period! Like the other poster said you don’t want to be blamed for something that happens on the trial. Vetting is a good idea now so you don’t waste your time and money if something serious is wrong. Is he from a dealer? What’s the history? I’d also be skeptical for a trial period that far away x

how would you go about insurance for a trial, i have rider insurance with public liability but im not sure that would cover? x

 

[Bobthecob15]

how would you go about insurance for a trial, i have rider insurance with public liability but im not sure that would cover? x

You’ll need to take out insurance on the horse, the issue is most don’t cover for the first 14 days for accident or illness! I’m sure others can recommend someone. Where are you buying the horse from? A private seller or dealer?

 

[Muddy unicorn]

I think you need to discuss the possibility of a trial with the seller now before you go any further with your plans

 

[Muddy unicorn]

You’ll need to take out insurance on the horse, the issue is most don’t cover for the first 14 days for accident or illness! I’m sure others can recommend someone. Where are you buying the horse from? A private seller or dealer?

Most insurance policies cover accidental injury in the first 14 days but not illness