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Firstly please dont steal her if you like the look of her lol

but yeah. as many of you know, i have been going through hell with Marley and have made a difficult decision about him, and subsequently have started shopping
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i have found this beauty, and there is something about her i really love. i am a bit concerned about the description in terms of bringing on and novice as i dont know if that means she is a handful or not but have emailed.

love the look of her in the video and she look very kind for her age and very very sweet would like to see her moving a bit more forward but hey...only major concern is she looks very cheap for what she is, however they do state how much they paid originally if theyre honest.

please let me know
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/advert/5_yrs_1_mth_16_3_hh_chestnut_warmblood_cambridgeshire/31726

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Are you sure this is what you're looking for? The write up about her screams project horse, IMO, and I thought you would fancy something a bit more straightforward after the complications with your last boy? Up to you, obviously, but I wouldn't be particularly interested in her
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I would say that she will need a bit of work though if she has had a nervous rider on her depends on how much work you want to put in to a new horse. I prefer a challenge lol
 
im more than willing to put the work in as long as im going to get results back, thats why things with marley got as hard as they have, because i was putting in a lot of work and getting nothing back
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Hhhm I thought that you have lost your confidence with your boy and subsequently I would have thought you would have wanted something a bit more of a confidence giver?? Its says in the advert it has made rider lose confidence, and its big horse to handle if things go wrong. I apologise if I'm wrong, but from the posts I've read that was my opinion.
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...Honest answer...?

I have a mare who is the same age/height/colour/breeding, and I would say they're not straightforward neddies
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If I wanted something to have fun on, improve my riding with, take out and about, this ned would not be it
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. WB would still be growing and filling out, and their brains are still somewhere else (looking for the next thing to spook out lol).

'Tis up to you of course, depends on what you want to do with your neddy
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Although you say you have only lost your confidence with your horse, I would seriously think twice about buying this horse IMO.

warmbloods do not mature quickly, fill out, and can quickly learn to take the ***s!!! That is a big horse to sort out, and they can throw some awful tantrums!!

Think there are others out there more suitable. Nice horse though.

Good luck with your search
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i am a bit concerned about the description in terms of bringing on and novice as i dont know if that means she is a handful or not but have emailed.


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If you don't understand what this means - then I would suggest that this horse is not for you.....
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i think the video of her is not good but i think re schooling her she would bloom. she has a big shoulder so she should be a big mover. if YOU think she would be good for you, then you should explain your situation to the owner and see if you can try her. you wont know untill youve tryed. i personally love warmbloods, i think they have the kindest nature. good luck
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Although you say you have only lost your confidence with your horse, I would seriously think twice about buying this horse IMO.

warmbloods do not mature quickly, fill out, and can quickly learn to take the ***s!!! That is a big horse to sort out, and they can throw some awful tantrums!!



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Oh yes! I confirm the tantrums! Dizz throws all her toys out of the pram, and even when she has the freedom to walk forwards she'll stand and try and argue with me - my daughter says it looks like two mares arguing when the Dizz decides she doeesn't want to do something and I say she is going to do it
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. Then you have to be able to go from looning around like a snake on speed, dodging the cars (and vans!) to calming and de-stressing her brain cell.
 
She's sweet but I don't like the video at all, thet are riding her very defencivly (is that even a word), like they have the hand break on trying to stp something from happening. Also why isn't there any footage of canter transitions?

I'm sorry hun but I don't think this is the horse for you.
 
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i think the video of her is not good

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I would have her vetted very carefully - her action is very short and stilted even for a 'small' trot.

Also, agreeing with the others - WBs take a mile when you give an inch if you're not careful; I have the sweetest, kindest little mare you could imagine who is 11 and very well schooled but a little ratbag with anyone who has even a glimmer of doubt about them & a perfect angel with anyone good enough to cope with any nonsense. She hasn't proved to be what we bought, but a considerable time later is now shaping into my dream horse.

I'm afraid I don't know what happened to your boy either - although massive condolences - though I will say young horses are more prone to lameness as things go wrong while they're growing, especially large-framed horsies.

What about this stunner?

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/advert/7_yrs_15_0_hh_black_friesian_wiltshire/31752

or if he passes a vetting, perhaps this man?
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/advert/12_yrs_11_mths_16_3_hh_dark_bay_warmblood_cambridgeshire/31732
 
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Also why isn't there any footage of canter transitions?

I'm sorry hun but I don't think this is the horse for you.

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Ditto this, I watched the whole video expecting to see some canter but there wasn't any
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It's a nice horse, but not for you, if you aren't an expert at reschooling problem horses.
I suggest you look for something older, with more native/cob blood, with some previous experience under his/her belt.
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Not for you at all, you need something that has been there and seen it, got the t-shirt and ready for you to have fun on. I also think she is WAY too big, and not sure why you want such a big horse. Most people on my yard are your height and none of them can put a headcollar on my 17hh if he is standing upright
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Find something about 16hh who will give you fun immediately and will be easy to sell on if you want to upgrade in the future.
 
hey hun,
having had a look round, i think theyre are more suitable, nicer horses out there tbh.
she does look nice, but shes very young, and i think you could get something more fun and enjoyable at the same price!
keep looking, theres lots out there!
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sorry to have to say that though
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Having read many of your posts about your problems with Marley, I really don't think she is the horse for you. If I were you, I'd be looking for something older, smaller and with more experience. There is nothing to say that another challenging horse won't dent your confidence even more. IMO young warmblood mares are suitable for very experienced, very confident riders. I don't know how much horse owning experience you have but would guess from your previous posts that you are not really old enough to have the kind of experience I'm thinking of.
TBH I'm not sure I'd be recommending that horse to any-one. I, too, am very suspicious about her action, the manner in which she was ridden and the lack of canter in the video.
Good luck with your search, I'm sure you'll find the right horse for you before too long.
 
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TBH I'm not sure I'd be recommending that horse to any-one. I, too, am very suspicious about her action, the manner in which she was ridden and the lack of canter in the video.

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I actually think she may be smashing. If it's her owner that's riding her (who by her own admissions feels over horsed) then more than likely she's riding her conservatively.

I would love to see a 'rider' on her. And think she will make a competent rider a very nice horse in deed. Just, as I intimated earlier, not the OP.
 
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Take a look at this mare I think from what I've heard her type and level is a better match to you, at the same price give or take a pound! Plus they are offering a 6 month exchange warranty.
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/advert/7_yrs_16_1_hh_grey_warmblood_east_sussex/31756

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Ok nevermind just thought the horse looked a nice type and advert reads well. I'm not up on my dealer knowledge!!

Been looking at others and there are alot out there to choose from. Came across this one though and I want it!!! It's sire is my mares grandsire, the line is reknowed for fantastic temperaments and my mare is one of the most genuine, honest horses you'll find! So got to be worth a call!!
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/4-details-horses-for-sale_174235.htm
 
Please DON'T!!

Honestly, stop looking at the youngsters and the warmbloody types and get a nice schoolmaster. These horses are cheap for a reason. I would say 16.2hh is the max you want to go for and get something with a bit of bone.

I know you are a competant rider but don't confuse that with being able to re-school youngsters, you will be back at square one. Please this time get something older that you can go and have some fun on, you also need something with a level head if you are going to move it to college in September.

If you want a hand looking let me know. I've been horse shopping too!! xxxx
 
Since you asked for an opinion - I think the horse is nice enough, but not for you.

Take it from me, I was looking for just such a horse before Ed found me - and now I watch, with growing amusement, the people struggling with their horses, and I get on my schoolmaster and do what I want, when I want, safely - and I think to myself:

Thank GOD I didn't end up with the nutty one!!
 
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