Brimful of Asha
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well exactly what the title askes, what do you look for?! 
what do you look for when viewing a horse?
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Posie
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One that does what I want.
Enfys
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Assuming it already has ticked the colour, breed and bloodlines boxes otherwise I am not interested.
Then conformation and temperament above all else.
Then conformation and temperament above all else.
metalmare
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A fairly straight action / any clues that might give away back problems (had a horse fail a vetting due to an iffy back... not something I wish to repeat), good, hard feet, ideally barefoot, safe but forward and with a bit of character.
I made the mistake of buying a pony with a rather upright shoulder last time... not a huge issue for me, but not the comfiest to ride. Next time I'll be looking for something larger, with a better shoulder that rides like a horse, not a pony (I do love my Kes, mind you).
I made the mistake of buying a pony with a rather upright shoulder last time... not a huge issue for me, but not the comfiest to ride. Next time I'll be looking for something larger, with a better shoulder that rides like a horse, not a pony (I do love my Kes, mind you).
Silmarillion
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Something better put together than my old mare (she taught me all about bad conformation!) that does as it's told.
My new-ish boy's best feature is that he stands ROCK solid when asked to stand. Not a quiver. Very useful when you're scared of getting on a fidget due to getting bucked off so many times by your old pony when getting on! That kind of thing is top of my list. Turns whichever way you ask it to, stops and goes when asked, and doesn't have a coronary at the sight of an open field!
I don't ask much
My new-ish boy's best feature is that he stands ROCK solid when asked to stand. Not a quiver. Very useful when you're scared of getting on a fidget due to getting bucked off so many times by your old pony when getting on! That kind of thing is top of my list. Turns whichever way you ask it to, stops and goes when asked, and doesn't have a coronary at the sight of an open field!
I don't ask much
Shantara
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Since I didn't really 'look' for Ned, I can't answer for him, but when we went to view Sharkie, we just wanted something 15hh+ and nice. Not perfect, just nice!
He ticked those 2 boxes and more
Shame he's lame at the moment
I still haven't ridden him!! (Gosh, that sounds like we bought him lame! No, he's been in work since we got him, he had a little accident in the field)
He ticked those 2 boxes and more
Shame he's lame at the moment
I still haven't ridden him!! (Gosh, that sounds like we bought him lame! No, he's been in work since we got him, he had a little accident in the field)Maisy
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The last 2 I have bought, I just checked they had 4 legs....I probably would have bought either of them back even if they only had 3 tbh!
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Jazzy B
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nice eye, big knees and big nostrils
spotty_pony
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Size, type, temperament, suitability for rider/job required to do and conformation.
I would want to see the horse caught in a field if possible to prove it is good to catch, would want to be able to handle and pick up it's feet, see it be groomed and tacked and mounted to assess it's temperament. When it is being ridden I would look at movement, acceptance of the aids/contact, soundness and technique. When riding myself, I would once again assess the same things I watched and see if they match up with my original thoughts. I would also want to see the horse walked and trotted up in hand and standing up square so that I could have a good look at its conformation. I would also want to be able to feel its legs for any lumps/bumps/splints/signs of previous tendon damage, etc.
Yes, I am thorough but I think in this day and age you need to be to make sure you are purchasing the right horse.
I would want to see the horse caught in a field if possible to prove it is good to catch, would want to be able to handle and pick up it's feet, see it be groomed and tacked and mounted to assess it's temperament. When it is being ridden I would look at movement, acceptance of the aids/contact, soundness and technique. When riding myself, I would once again assess the same things I watched and see if they match up with my original thoughts. I would also want to see the horse walked and trotted up in hand and standing up square so that I could have a good look at its conformation. I would also want to be able to feel its legs for any lumps/bumps/splints/signs of previous tendon damage, etc.
Yes, I am thorough but I think in this day and age you need to be to make sure you are purchasing the right horse.
Pearlsasinger
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That the horse is as advertised
swintondesire
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SAFE! lol even though i do not mind abit of hardwork i do not want to end up in A&E. 2nd its what was said in the advert otherwise i have come this way for nothing. 3rd big thing would be legs,hooves and conformation.
Littlelegs
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Depends what its for, but mainly confo, temperament & movement that's going to be fit for the horses purpose. Mainly confo though, even if its only intended for beginners on lr its a good indication of future soundness. And any sign the sellers are lying.