What would you do in my situation ?

I would opt for buy a cob, but not sure this one at that price. For example I've recently purchased a cob at 15hh and a year younger but his description pretty much fits hers and he was around £3500 less with no tack. :)

Food for thought, she is the first one you have tried, I would have a look about and ask to try her again after trying something else.

I viewed my lad and wanted him that day but having been had a few times said I will call you and left it to fate with a " I will come back at the w'end" managed to view a mare during the week who I didn't even get on, rang the seller asked could I be there that afternoon..... Tried him again and purchased him the next morning, delivered 24 hours later :rolleyes:
 
follow your heart and buy the cob (full vetting beforehand though).

If she turns out to be your saviour over the next few years, you'll look back in 5 years time and it really won't matter whether she cost you 2k or 5k.
 
There was a thread on competition riders last week about horses you "click" with. Doesn't happen very often. Sounds like you "clicked" if that helps :D
 
I am not within the age/experience bracket that you intended this question at; but my gut feeling is definitely buy the cob. You may find that price is a little negotiable. It's hard to say if the horse is worth the 5K or not that they're asking...I'd certainly want something special for that. But if this horse is the one for you then go for it. If not I'd suggest going to see other cobs that fit your requirements, you may find that you are able to get what you're after for less!
 
Whatever you do, KEEP RIDING. I had a gap when I was older and it played havoc with my confidence. So don't stop please. I would go for the cob or another similar if it were me. Good luck with whatever decision you come to.
 
Hope all goes well with the second view this evening.

Just to put your mind at rest my recently bought a 6 year old HW Irish Cob who also needed "tuning" on the flat actually she only did straight lines but her hacking was fab and her personality to die for.

After only 5 sessions with my YO/Instructor in which she tried her heart out yesterday she popped herself into an outline without being asked for it. She has a way to go but she is really trying and picking up all this schooling milarky quickly.

So hopefully it goes well and you can negotiate a good price for the Cob xx
 
There is a yard near here which sells mainly irish cob types, she says they fetch higher prices than, say a more talented s.j etc type horse because of demand i.e safe & nice to handle etc. Anyway if you click with her follow your instincts, she might look cobby and not like a jumper but cobs can jump!!

I have had my little IDxconn mare since last year and my first thought when I looked at her was she was a bit cobby, I didn't turn her down though as she was given to me to hunt by a friend as she had no rider, she has the most amazing jump and is 100% safe and lovely. I clicked with her as soon as I got her home & have since bought her. Hope you buy her, she sounds perfect! :)
 
checked out coblets advert! she looks lovely!
I would say if money/ time allows, buy said cob, retire your show horse as a nanny to your yearlings, have fun on new coblet while the babies mature, sell babies or do similar thing as show horse :D

buy coblet!! :D :D
 
Haven't read Other replies but I'd buy cob and sell the babies. You could be having 3 years of fun instead of waiting for the babies to mature. Anything could happen in those 3 years, they might get injured, you might get injured. I'd try and haggle but if the horse is perfect I'd pay that because you could waste a fortune driving all over looking for another
 
Not quite at the age that your question is based at (I'm late 30s, aka touching 40!), but having read your post, I think you already know the answer. Go with your gut instinct. There is nothing better than hacking out on a horse you feel safe on - I would give anything to have a horse I could just tack up and go out on without having to worry about rearing, spinning, bolting etc. I think your instinct was telling you "this is the one" and if I'm right, then go for it. It will also get you more confident to be able to deal with your youngsters as they mature and get ready for backing. Good luck :)
 
Thistle said:
Firstly OP I think you may be my long lost twin!!!

Secondly if you have facilities for another and can afford it then go for it, although 5k does seem expensive. I always prefer my own tack anyway.
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haha i was going to say that i just started reading and thought my god thats me but anyway yes get the cob 5k seems a lot but if its what you want i have a 9 year old shire x mare love her to bits though was nowhere near that price and befor that i had id,s so go for it dont wait or it may just not happen all the best and good luck
 
in my early 40.s wont be able to ride very much longer and I have the perfect horse of my dreams

Get the cob and enjoy for as long as possible.
 
Whilst not exactly in your age demographic, I am 32 weeks pregnant, so know very well the value of a rock steady, safe horse. Without mine I wouldn't still be riding. I bought mine as a not quite so steady youngster (but with a kind outlook, sensible head and not spooky - helps!!), but she very soon turned into the horse of my dreams. I wouldn't swap her for anything, even though she does like to spend my ££ on vet bills! I wouldn't sell mine for £5k or even £10k. If this one really IS 100% safe and steady, it's worth £5k. Small price to pay for your happiness and safety.
 
Well?!

I personally think £5 grand is slightly bonkers for a steady cob, but having overspent on my steady boy (with slight quirks, spooks and tries to jump into my lap occasionally :D), I think a steady cob is worth it's weight in gold.
 
I've been following Ted's thread and now this one - and I really want to know if you bought the cob this evening!! Please tell us!! (for what it's worth I also think you should buy her) :D:D:D
 
Buy the cob, life is too short to wait about when there is something there that by the sounds of it suits you down to a T and will give you many happy years of riding, go for it, treat yourself and get back in that saddle!
 
Anybody recommend a good equine vet in Burton on Trent area.

That cob did not bat an eyelid at three coaches that skimmed past us this afternoon. My comment to the blue coach driver that hit my schooling whip is - you are bxxxy ignorant.

The lovely girl strode along taking no notice of lots of children on space hoppers. She had a little sideways glance at a chap with a leaf blower and held her breath a bit.

I felt just as comfortable on her today and she is nicer than I thought she was on Sunday and can't wait to get her home.

Please let her pass the vet.
 
Fingers crossed all goes well. I did this last year, 1 ISH retired and 1 kept breaking so in a fit of temper I bought myself a chunky, long backed hunting mare. I love her, we will never do stressage or win any beauty contests but oh boy do we have fun :D
 
Fantastic! I didn't say earlier but I'm 50, just come back into riding after quite a few years and a nasty illness and I so wish I'd tried to do it earlier. The difference to my fitness levels in a few short months is massive but my happiness - no comparison. It's like I've been going around missing a limb or something.
 
I think she's rather over-priced BUT if you 'click', she's the horse for you and that can be priceless.
I know exactly how you feel. I, too have been riding for over 40 yrs and have had more than one difficult horse. 2 yrs ago, after falling off an IDx (the first fall in about 20 yrs) and seriously injuring myself on the road, I bought an 18 yr old ex RS bombproof Draft horse and am now considering buying a 2 yr old IDx with some of my impending pension lump sum (EARLY retirement, I'll have you know) but can't decide what to do. Unfortunately original IDx had to be pts, so I can't just go back to riding her. My thoughts are that I don't want to be looking for another horse in another 10 yrs or so, when Draft horse will surely have to retire, if we get her to that age, but I won't want to give up riding then.
Sorry not much help, as I can't decide either.

ETA, just read to the end of the thread; that's brilliant news, go for it! I've just seen that the one I was considering has been sold so she wasn't for me.
 
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