What do you think???

[k9h]

After a new horse & seriously hung up on these 2...


9yr 16.3 gelding, Zaffarar ex Late Night Caller, P2P last 2 seasons 2nd Larkhill in '95, & 2 seconds & win 2006

Double Trigger ex Princess Alaska, gelding, 5yrs, 157cm with certificate been dressage & showing this summer. Not been out of the 1st 2 in 3 show classes this summer.

So what do you think & more importantley which one as can't afford both (unless win lottery tomorrow!). Would be for eventing & hunting.

Ta for any help.

 

[Weezy]

2nd one - I dont like the 1sts neck but that would prob improve loads with work

 

[dingle12]

2nd one.

 

[k9h]

Cheers thats the one I've always been drawn to more really like his shoulder & engine room (arse!) but the other does have more history. Mind a cleanish slate is a good thing & 5yrs I can start to do some work rather than reschooling she says he does need bringing on slowly & hasn't done much jumping but they are both great movers. Decision made well lets see what bank manager says first!!! LOL

 

[wizzer]

Sounds like your minds made up but 2nd one without a doubt!!! Good luck!!

 

[lisan]

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2nd one - I dont like the 1sts neck but that would prob improve loads with work

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Ditto weezys reply!

 

[Ferdinase514]

I like the first one's body more but overall i guess the other guys are right about the second one

What are you planning to do when you get one?

 

[spotty_pony]

I think the 1st one could be more suitable for the job as the 2nd one looks more like a show horse/dressage horse but it's up to you

x

 

[Clodagh]

I like the first one, but am no expert, I just think he looks like a hunter!

 

[k9h]

Wanting to event & hunt. First one had good enough movement to event as does second but needs work on his jumping. First one is my stamp of a horse like you say I know he needs some correct schooling to build up his muscle & topline. Though second is a a nice compact sort of horse! Why couldn't I of won the lottery last night!! Then problem solved I could ogf had both!!

 

[GatefieldHorses]

The 2nd one, if the frst one was a 3 or 4 yr old then i would say him but he looks really immature and hes 9.

 

[k9h]

I agree that he has that 'green' look about him but he is really sensible, also I like the fact that he has a "profits thumb print" which is a sign of a good horse (old wives tale!)

 

[Bossanova]

I very much like the first, the 2nd looks a bit poncy and maybe not tough enough, would be interesting to see it in the flesh though.
First horse is strongly built, limbs look decent enough and he has an appealing look!

 

[GatefieldHorses]

ignore the thumb print, we have an irish horse who has one - he nrly broke my foot and fingers within a week and when you get on him the first 10 mins are spent seeing if he can get you through the fence (beofre anyone says anything, hes had his back and teeth checked and all tack is fitted).

 

[k9h]

I do really like the 2nd horse but the first is more of an eventer stamp plus he has proven on the race track that he has a turn of speed (good for eventing) Where as second looks ponyfied??? Can do dressage so has got length of paces.
Will have to have a couple of weeks trial with them both to see which suits best. Thanks for all your guys thought as it seems quite equally balanced.

 

[Christmas_Kate]

definately the second one.

 

[k9h]

Also am having a blond moment, is 157cm 16.3hh?? I did 157 divide by 2.5 to get inches & then divided that by 4 to get hands. Is that right??

 

[Bossanova]

157 is under 15.2!!!!

 

[GatefieldHorses]

No, hes about 15.1hh - 15.2hh max. (just looked in my BSJA rule book with height converter lol.

 

[k9h]

Ah abit small then, Did think it was around that height but my maths said otherwise, just as well my Mother was the accountant & not me then LOL!!!
Looks like it will be Back To Nature then!!

 

[kerrylou123]

to be honest, i don't really like either of them, but i prefer the first to the second horse for the particular job your after, although i agree about the neck thing!

 

[WelshRareBit]

2nd one is lush but the1st isnt bad either mind!!

both...??? lol

 

[KatB]

Both lovely types. but the first one looks like it could do the jpb better than the second, who just looks pretty! Definitely the first one!

 

[Fairynuff]

Def the first one. Give him some correct work and youve got a very nice horse. If hes p2ptd and been placed hes fast and can jump. I like him lots. M.

 

[Jellicle]

If I were buying for me I would like the second, but with training I would think the first would be better for eventing (though his topline is weak).

 

[Mid]

I much prefer the first. Not as pretty as the second, but he looks more honest. Plus he has the most gorgeous head and expression!

 

[k9h]

I think it will have to be first to as he's a hand bigger to. I also love his highlighted forlock!!! & Is more of a correct stamp & my type, just I do like the second so much... No be strong trial the 2nd & see how we get on!!!

 

[Thistle]

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I very much like the first, the 2nd looks a bit poncy and maybe not tough enough, would be interesting to see it in the flesh though.
First horse is strongly built, limbs look decent enough and he has an appealing look!

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pretty much exactly what I was about to type!

 

[RunToEarth]

I would love to see the first one under saddle, it looks a nice type, I dontreally like the look of the second one, but I cant pinpoint why, it seems to carry itself abit funnily...

 

[amandaco2]

neither
first one had poor feet and neck(dispite looking in good condition on the rest of him) short length of rein and a pony head.he also looks light of bone on the front legs and has what looks like a curb on his hock, which look like thay are a little straight.
second one just doesnt do anything for me, he doesnt move well from that picture and appears to be tipping his nose out sideways.he doesnt have any outstanding faults or anything outsanting about him in any way.i think he will be a little small and prehaps light of bone for eventing.
personally i would carry on looking