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I'm probably being hasty, as I'm not even 100% certain that Archie won't jump again, although even if he has the go ahead, I'm not sure I'd want him to if it means he has a longer and happier life. Anyway, I can't afford two but have a pie in the sky plan to loan Arch out as a hack to stay at the yard - I could never let him go completely and he's a lovely hack so could still do a good job there, and get something that will be able to do riding club stuff.

Being sensible, I've got to sort Archie out before I get something else I've had a quick browse and this has taken my fancy. Should I go and have a look or wait until Archie's sorted (which could take months) There is room at the yard but I can't really afford two for too long (a month or two would be ok) especially over the winter. The danger is if I wait I not only miss out on a potentially nice horse but also on the spare stable and then I'm stuck. Am I being hasty, should I have a bit more patience? I think 5 months of not riding is starting to get to me!

The only thing I'm not sure about is that she's only had him 4 months and not sure I believe the "I bought him for my husband to learn on but he's not interested" story - why buy him in the first place if that's the case?

He's about 2 hours away from me, so it's not like he's really close.

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/advert/7_yrs_16_0_hh_dark_bay_irish_draught_x_dyfed/67549
 
I'm not sure, I could be wrong but i think i've seen him on here before, whether it was someone selling him or asking what they thought of the add i can't remember.
Could be completely wrong but a couple of the pics ring a bell
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Sorry to disagree with the others and I don't mean to be harsh, but you say that you can't really afford a second horse so you are not looking to buy, so I would consider you a time waster. The horse in the ad sounds lovely (if as described) in which case he will probably sell in a couple of weeks rather than the few months you are looking at.

It must be horrible not to have something to ride and I really feel for you, but perhaps it might be wiser to see if anyone near you needs help over the winter? This would give you something to ride without the extra cost and when Archie's future is clearer you can decide what to do.

Good luck!
 
Booboos I see your point, and it's not so much that I'm not looking to buy, as not 100% certain that I'm looking to buy at the moment, but if something came along that was perfect I'd consider it. I have no idea why but I just got a nice feeling about him, otherwise I wouldn't even be considering it. You hear of people saying they just felt it was right to get the horse even though the circumstances weren't right (Fihunt's story about Genie springs to mind) Of course I might see him and feel differently, but so could anybody else.

I am 99% certain I will be needing something in the near future and I could afford two in the short term. If I was a lot more gung-ho I'd just go for it and sort Archie out later but it's just that my natural caution is telling me to sort him out first. I already have something to ride over the winter as my friend has broken her ankle, but it's not the same and I'd hate to think I missed out on Mr Right just because I was too cautious or didn't want to waste somebody's time.

Skippy - thanks for that. I know from the forum that myhorsefred is facing a big bill for her dog so I suspect she does have a genuine reason to sell. Also good to know she'd take less - if he's still available. *goes to search posts to see if there's been any problems with the horse!*
 
don't look until you can afford to run both horses or your current horse is sorted.

what will you do it you buy a horse now and then have 2 horses on livery for 6 months over winter?
 
Could you nab the spare box by paying a retaining fee on it - don't know your circs, but YO might have to balance the chance of getting more ££ if someone with a horse comes along, against the certainty of a smaller sum, until you get your new horse?
 
Just realised that didn't answer your question as to whether to go and see - it really depends on what you mean by 'can't afford' - if you mean, it will push you a bit and you might have to eat in more often, then if you'd rather have the horse, go for it.
If you mean, you may not be able to afford hay for the horse or shoes for your own feet, and might have to sell a close relative into slavery to get by, then probably not
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Skewbald - more of the first, I suppose it's a don't want to pay out for two than really can't. It's more about keeping the OH happy than dire financial circumstances. Short term (I'd say 6 months) wouldn't be a problem at all. He'll start complaining after that about having an expensive pet, and I sort of see his point, especially if (as it seems) he's going to be ok to do a job for someone. If he ends up as a field ornament, that's different. I'll keep him and HAVE to get something else and the OH can't complain!
 
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Booboos I see your point, and it's not so much that I'm not looking to buy, as not 100% certain that I'm looking to buy at the moment, but if something came along that was perfect I'd consider it. I have no idea why but I just got a nice feeling about him, otherwise I wouldn't even be considering it. You hear of people saying they just felt it was right to get the horse even though the circumstances weren't right (Fihunt's story about Genie springs to mind) Of course I might see him and feel differently, but so could anybody else.


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Fair enough! I misread your post to mean that you really could not afford two at the moment, but if you think you could manage then you should go have a look, he does sound lovely!
 
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