What to look for when viewing an unbroken 3 year old

[Laroxes]

Hi everyone,

I've got a 2nd viewing on an unbroken, 3 yr old tomorrow, he's a blank canvas and has just been shown in hand and walked along in traffic.

I really liked his attitude when I first saw him and he seemed like 'a nice person', but apart from temperament and confirmation is there anything else I should consider / be looking for?

He's 3/4 TB, 1/4 ID to make 15.2hh, my aim would be to compete him up to pre novice eventing.

Thanks guys

 

[AdorableAlice]

Stick a picture of him on the forum if you can. What is his breeding. Is he coming direct from the breeder.

 

[showingmadfilly]

Hi everyone,

I've got a 2nd viewing on an unbroken, 3 yr old tomorrow, he's a blank canvas and has just been shown in hand and walked along in traffic.

I really liked his attitude when I first saw him and he seemed like 'a nice person', but apart from temperament and confirmation is there anything else I should consider / be looking for?

He's 3/4 TB, 1/4 ID to make 15.2hh, my aim would be to compete him up to pre novice eventing.

Thanks guys

I hope it all works out and he is perfect for you, sounds like your very fond of him.

 

[Laroxes]

Thank you.

No picture but he's bred by Burnock Unique, I've looked up his siblings on the BE website and they seem to do quite well up to Novice level.

 

[vic07]

Straight legs, good feet. Athletic big movement...... Or that's the basis I bought a 4yo (unbroken and I handled!)

 

[joosie]

Have you watched him being loose-jumped?

 

[Laroxes]

No unfortunately not as there are no facilities, she has offered me a trial period though and i have good facilities at the yard.

 

[fallenangel123]

I like to look for a long striding relaxed walk, nice over tracking. It's hard to improve a walk, and a good length of stride should transfer to the canter too.

 

[pearcider]

Kind eye
Good feet
Good shoulder
If no facilities get him trotted up. I always think they need to have a good trot with a little spark in the movement
Trust your gut feeling !

 

[Charem]

I think providing he's hasn't got anything blaringly wrong conformation wise, is reasonably straight, looks to be making the desired height and is a nice person you cant go far wrong when looking for a horse for pre novice. He sounds lovely, please post some pictures if (when!) you get him home.

 

[AliceCrail]

I bought my mare as an unbroken 3 year old, and aside from the obvious - feet, movement, conformation etc, it was gut feeling. She has turned out to be my horse of a lifetime and pretty talented to boot (although I am rather biased!)
Even if you are super experienced with youngsters it is a risk, so good luck and I hope he turns out a star!

 

[asommerville]

Bought my id x Arab as an unbroken 3 year old, has good feet, is a nice person and lovely movement. No facilities for anything else and would not gave had the opportunity for a trial, I went with my gut and so far he's a star

 

[Maesfen]

No unfortunately not as there are no facilities, she has offered me a trial period though and i have good facilities at the yard.

Brave (or foolhardy) vendor with an unbroken youngster, I know I wouldn't entertain that sort of thing with mine in case it was returned broken (literally).
Good conformation, lovely temperament, very good walk and an obliging personality for me. Also a decent passport and jabs done is a bonus.

 

[flyingfeet]

No unfortunately not as there are no facilities, she has offered me a trial period though and i have good facilities at the yard.

That would set alarm bells ringing unless she knew you!
I would never let a 3 year old trial with unknown quantities, as I don't want a 'broken' or traumatized horse back
However if you bought a 3 year old as a project and it took the piss, you might be pleased to give it on trial to get shot!

 

[popsdosh]

Brave (or foolhardy) vendor with an unbroken youngster, I know I wouldn't entertain that sort of thing with mine in case it was returned broken (literally).
Good conformation, lovely temperament, very good walk and an obliging personality for me. Also a decent passport and jabs done is a bonus.

Glad I am not the only one!!! who lets a three yo go on that basis needs their bumps reading,why would they let anybody else try loose schooling a nice young horse for it to be chucked back at them.