What do you think of this chap?

Looks a sweetie, what a kind face!
Was expecting another poor looking underweight/too young to be ridden soul, but he looks a happy and healthy chap!
 
That's a bl**dy shame - only had him since January and 19 years old - some very irresponsible people out there - I know I would stear well clear.
 
Looks like a lovely chap, would love to see him neatened up though!

ETA: would what to know what they mean by "too strong" though.
 
I'm half tempted, but I can't help but feel there's something dodgy going on.

He does look like a lovely chap, but if his only issue is that he is strong then why he is up for £150 ? :confused:
 
Suspiciously cheap. First thoughts would be owners v novice if she thought £200 would get her a suitable ready to ride horse. I'd look if I was after that kind of thing, but with an open mind.
 
Dawng said:
That's a bl**dy shame - only had him since January and 19 years old - some very irresponsible people out there - I know I would stear well clear.
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But 19 really isn't that old. The seller hasn't had him for long to get terribly attached, so I honestly don't see the harm in selling on. Why struggle with a horse that is too much for you? Not everyones choice, and isn't something I would do myself, but really not horrible or unusual at all! He looks healthy and happy so I can't see the harm - very different to trying to sell on an elderly hat rack or one that has given you many years of happiness.

Would be interested if strong means 'pulls my arms out' or 'will bolt as soon as look at you' though!!
 
I know, that's what I thought.

If he was closer I would go and have a look, but he's an hour away from me.

I do hope he finds a nice home though, he seems to be a lovely chap
 
If he is not too far, can't go wrong in going to try him. Would you get a vetting? I know he is cheap, but it will be worth it regardless of the price of horse.

Some horses people say are strong, just need to have a snaffle put in and basic schooling. It is hard to define what strong is so I guess you can give him a go, but just don't go up a gear unless you feel confident in doing so.

Good luck with whatever you get :)
 
A toughy, the fact shes selling him at that price seems like hes probably more suitable as a companion than being ridden. Though the fact it says acts like a 10 year old and is "strong" sounds like there may be more behavioural problems, my thinking is if a horse is still acting like a ten year old and enjoying work why would you sell him as a companion super cheap?

You'd of though the poor lad would of got a brush for the pic :P

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He looks lovely, although if he "loves being groomed" why post a pic of him covered in mud? Makes me sad to see oldies passed about like this, but if she is genuine at least she is being honest about being over-horsed.
 
StormBlade said:
I'm half tempted, but I can't help but feel there's something dodgy going on.

He does look like a lovely chap, but if his only issue is that he is strong then why he is up for £150 ? :confused:
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Err with all due respect and I don't mean this nastily but wake up and smell the coffee - the thing will be a nutjob! It's pretty obvious there are serious issues with that one!! :eek:
 
Dawng said:
That's a bl**dy shame - only had him since January and 19 years old - some very irresponsible people out there - I know I would stear well clear.
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When I came on here last summer for advice, I'd had Mollie about two months. I was finding her too nervous for me and wasn't sure I could cope. She was 17.

Several people here suggested selling her and finding a more suitable horse, pointing out Mollie might be perfect for someone else. So I could have been in this position too: selling an older horse I'd only had a few months. Although, I wouldn't have only asked £150 for her..

I didn't sell Moll, I persevered and gradually we're getting there. My point is, I might have chosen to sell on, and it wouldn't have been irresponsible.
 
being a standie I half wonder if he is an ex harness racer (pacer or trotter). Some are very srtong willed, will want to go faster than walk everywhere they go. With this horse being the age he is, it would be hard to break his habits, the more they are pulled back the more they want to go and may become strong in the head from what i have seen. Unless they are taught otherwise which takes patience and understanding. I know, got a 16yr old ex trotter (thinks and looks like hes 5 though :D ) who btw is not strong atall just thinks hes a giraffe :D If you like him call and ask the owner more about him, he looks nice, just not in the right hand maybe? x
 
I am always a cynic when I see ads like this..more about the seller than the horse, I may say. ' Tho this owner could be being honest. Lets be frank, unless horses are outstanding, they could hardly be given away over the winter. She must be a novice as she could have had him on project horses or the like.
I would never write off a horse and got one for a quid myself as it was a "nutter" apparently. I brushed these thoughts aside and did a fair bit of work with her. Whilst she is not for a novice she is certainly no nutter. She's a right star and would have been pet food had I not taken her. I would not write him off and I hope he gets someone knowledgeable to work with him. He may not be a world beater but hopefully someone will love him.
 
Hmm I would be very cautious about getting too involved.
But there's a part of me that feels a bit sorry for the old boy so I hope he finds a nice home regardless of his current owners slightly odd behaviour.
What would you be looking to do with him? I think he's the sort of horse you'd buy if you had room/funds to just keep him as a companion horse with it being a bonus *if* he is sane enough to ride...
 
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