What can you get for 7k now

evie.equine said:
that makes complete sense! if anything he boosted my confidence yesterday, he took good care of me and stepped up when i asked and i can see him settling in very well with the lifestyle, livng out 24/7, having fun in the field and just doing daft and fun stuff as well as stepping up to compete down the line!

we have only been to view him, thats why im sceptical as ive always said dont buy the first thing you go see but he just fit so well, ive been looking for months and months and anything ive wanted to go see has either sold or had health issues or even just been too much horse. im still keeping my eye open to go view anything else but i think because i kept my criteria so strict ive hopefully narrowed down the chances of trying something thats i cant see working for us?

also, i know that he will sell fast as he is so cool and i dont want to miss this opportunity that seems to fit us really well, not sure if im being delusional 😆
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That’s great, a horse that instils that kind of confidence on a first ride is priceless IMHO. I’m curious though, why were you initially on the fence about him until you’d spoken to others?

Personally I’d be a bit wary of a 7yo that’s been with a producer a year and lacks balance, but I’m pretty jaded these days.
 
evie.equine said:
that makes complete sense! if anything he boosted my confidence yesterday, he took good care of me and stepped up when i asked and i can see him settling in very well with the lifestyle, livng out 24/7, having fun in the field and just doing daft and fun stuff as well as stepping up to compete down the line!

we have only been to view him, thats why im sceptical as ive always said dont buy the first thing you go see but he just fit so well, ive been looking for months and months and anything ive wanted to go see has either sold or had health issues or even just been too much horse. im still keeping my eye open to go view anything else but i think because i kept my criteria so strict ive hopefully narrowed down the chances of trying something thats i cant see working for us?

also, i know that he will sell fast as he is so cool and i dont want to miss this opportunity that seems to fit us really well, not sure if im being delusional 😆
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l think you need to go and view another horse before deciding. I would also be comparing how you plan to keep him with the conditions / facilities you are going to use. There’s a huge difference between being stabled and ridden 5 days a week and being out in a herd 24/7 and ridden once or twice a week. Who did you take with you when you went to view?
 
FestiveFuzz said:
That’s great, a horse that instils that kind of confidence on a first ride is priceless IMHO. I’m curious though, why were you initially on the fence about him until you’d spoken to others?

Personally I’d be a bit wary of a 7yo that’s been with a producer a year and lacks balance, but I’m pretty jaded these days.
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i was on the fence as he is the first one ive been to see, which obviously it isnt recommended to stick with the first one but he was just so fun but looked after me too

i wouldnt really say its the balance (even though i did 🙈) it was more how i was riding with trying to get used to him
 
gallopingby said:
l think you need to go and view another horse before deciding. I would also be comparing how you plan to keep him with the conditions / facilities you are going to use. There’s a huge difference between being stabled and ridden 5 days a week and being out in a herd 24/7 and ridden once or twice a week. Who did you take with you when you went to view?
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he lives out most of the time anyway so that was good for us, just comes in in the winter from time to time, hes ridden around 3 times a week currently and goes just as well. i took my dad and got buckets of videos to send to my instructor and she gave the all clear. Even though its my first time buying for myself, ive been to many viewings for friends ponies, riding school horses and even top showjumping horses through work so i had an idea of what i was looking for and checked him over ect.
 
If the first one is right - buy him. Viewings rarely go totally smoothly, so a good feeling is worth a lot. If you end the viewing thinking you want to stick him in a lorry and take him home immediately, then that is a good sign. If you ended thinking 'he might be ok if i deal with x,y,z issue' then that isn't.
 
Ambers Echo said:
If the first one is right - buy him. Viewings rarely go totally smoothly, so a good feeling is worth a lot. If you end the viewing thinking you want to stick him in a lorry and take him home immediately, then that is a good sign. If you ended thinking 'he might be ok if i deal with x,y,z issue' then that isn't.
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thank you, were going to call her now and see what we can do! x
 
Ambers Echo said:
If the first one is right - buy him. Viewings rarely go totally smoothly, so a good feeling is worth a lot. If you end the viewing thinking you want to stick him in a lorry and take him home immediately, then that is a good sign. If you ended thinking 'he might be ok if i deal with x,y,z issue' then that isn't.
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You’ve put it way more succinctly than my waffle, but this in spades. I no longer buy horses that don’t give me the “oh my god I must buy you immediately” feels. My latest boy I offered full asking price whilst still mounted despite the seller saying the owners would probably take an offer as I knew there was other interest and didn’t want to risk losing him.
 
My advice:

Make sure you have been honest with dealer about your riding experience, ownership experience, and your intended way to keep/manage the horse.

Dont ask for a trial or guaranteed refund period. If he is a nice horse you may put the seller off and if they have others lined up they may decide you are too novice and would sell elsewhere. You will have some level of legal protection if buying from a dealer*

Get him vetted before he leaves their yard

Get a written receipt from the dealer stating the key facts and a print off of the advert.

Get him insured before he leaves yard. Consider LOU cover for the first year just in case there is a major underlying vet issue that the seller disputes/doesn’t refund on.

*legal protection will be on significant differences from the advertised horse. Eg he is 4 rather than 7. Or he weaves/cribs when declared viceless. Or if he is horrific in traffic when described as safe.

It wouldn’t cover things like him not settling into your yard routine, not getting on with field mates, bucking you off because he was over fed or underworked or had a poor fitting saddle etc
 
ihatework said:
My advice:

Make sure you have been honest with dealer about your riding experience, ownership experience, and your intended way to keep/manage the horse.

Dont ask for a trial or guaranteed refund period. If he is a nice horse you may put the seller off and if they have others lined up they may decide you are too novice and would sell elsewhere. You will have some level of legal protection if buying from a dealer*

Get him vetted before he leaves their yard

Get a written receipt from the dealer stating the key facts and a print off of the advert.

Get him insured before he leaves yard. Consider LOU cover for the first year just in case there is a major underlying vet issue that the seller disputes/doesn’t refund on.

*legal protection will be on significant differences from the advertised horse. Eg he is 4 rather than 7. Or he weaves/cribs when declared viceless. Or if he is horrific in traffic when described as safe.

It wouldn’t cover things like him not settling into your yard routine, not getting on with field mates, bucking you off because he was over fed or underworked or had a poor fitting saddle etc
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This is really helpful!!
 
evie.equine said:
thank you, i think ill still ask but also offer an alternative? such as buying with the chance to return within a certain period? thats a really good point about taking things slow ect, we do really like him we just want to ensure hes right!
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Unfortunately very few ‘buy and return for full refund’ deals actually work out
 
I’d be amazed if a dealer/ producer/ anyone else would let a horse go 4 hrs away on trial, there’s too much risk involved. Especially when the horse seems cheap for this (crazy) market and they could sell it to someone tomorrow hassle free, no questions asked.

Definitely get a vetting and insurance if you do buy!
 
ihatework said:
My advice:

Make sure you have been honest with dealer about your riding experience, ownership experience, and your intended way to keep/manage the horse.

Dont ask for a trial or guaranteed refund period. If he is a nice horse you may put the seller off and if they have others lined up they may decide you are too novice and would sell elsewhere. You will have some level of legal protection if buying from a dealer*

Get him vetted before he leaves their yard

Get a written receipt from the dealer stating the key facts and a print off of the advert.

Get him insured before he leaves yard. Consider LOU cover for the first year just in case there is a major underlying vet issue that the seller disputes/doesn’t refund on.

*legal protection will be on significant differences from the advertised horse. Eg he is 4 rather than 7. Or he weaves/cribs when declared viceless. Or if he is horrific in traffic when described as safe.

It wouldn’t cover things like him not settling into your yard routine, not getting on with field mates, bucking you off because he was over fed or underworked or had a poor fitting saddle etc
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These are all really sensible suggestions. Can I add booking some lessons with a reputable instructor once you get home. Twice a week if possible. I've seen so many horses where if an instructor was involved at the start it would of stopped an issue escalating. Prevention is better than cure.
 
tda said:
Possibly also check who you are actually buying him from, is the producer the owner, or is she producing/selling him on behalf of the owner
Good luck
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so no trial available but weve decided that he is the one and were going to call now, were going to get a 5 stage vetting and yes im definitely going to book lessons! we have an instructor at the yard who doesnt teach anymore but used to give me and my friend lessons last year and she was amazing so ill speak to her, also ill look at finding a new instructor for a fresh opinion on my riding ect!
 
It’s such a minefield!! That’s a shame about the trial but I’m not surprised to be honest. Fingers crossed for the vetting and you can find a good transporter to bring him home x
 
evie.equine said:
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
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I had a Welsh x cob, he was super sensitive in some ways but once I got him on side he was super reliable and fun! Just the easiest horse and so quick to learn. Would have another in a heartbeat!
 
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