What would you do in my situation ?

Number 3, yup she may be pricey, but how much money can you put on your confidence or life? Horses like her will always hold their value.
 
Ohh Brillaint fingers crossed for the Vetting as everyone has said you can not put a price on feeling safe on a horse especially as we get (ahem) older.
 
elderlycoupleindevon said:
Super, I hope it all works out and Marha comes to live with Ted.
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Thank you, just sorted the vetting out, hopefully tomorrow.

Ted is currently free to bad home, he wanted to play this morning, he really must learn I do not need a 15.2h half shire foal draped around my neck ! he needs to go out with the other yearling but she is a filly and he has only been gelded 6 weeks.

He is so funny to watch bouncing around the field, he is all legs and feathers.
 
I started reading this last night but had to go out so could not reply. really pleased she was as good yesterday and you felt as comfortable on her as the time before. even if you paid the full price you could not buy another neck for that money so its worth a bit more than the average cob if you find one that truely is safe and you can relax on. fingers crossed for the vetting :)
 
Well done you. fingers crossed for the vetting. Im 50 this year and 4 years ago bought an ex racer after a break of 10 years and a previous very unsuitable horse. Che is not what I was looking for at all but he just felt right and I know I can trust him. Like you, Ive been riding for over 40 years but Im not as brave as I used to be and I definitely dont do "quirky" horses, just want to plod along and enjoy the scenery. Fortunately that suits my horse, he never wanted to be a racehorse really, he's more the trainers hack type :)
This does sound like it was meant to be and I wish you loads of fun with her x
 
I haven't read all the posts but it sounds like a good move from another one who could be a twin. I hope she passes and you have lots of fun with her!
 
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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Sorry, I have to disagree - I believe we are triplets!

OP, if it was me, I would seriously think about selling the two babies or possibly keeping the better of the two and buying (if not this one) a nice steady cob of around 15 - 15.2 (you can get back on the bugger if you fall off/have to get off!!!). I have had so many heartaches recently trying to get something nice and have last week found my perfect girl and I cannot believe how happy I am. She is gorgeous, show quality cob with manners to die for and a laid back attitude to work and life in general but still forward going enough to keep up with the pack! A little green schooling but that will come easily. She cost me £5K but is worth every penny. Do yourself a favour and get something you can have fun on NOW not in 5 years. You deserve it!
 
Just bought my first COB cost£4000 no tack had him six weeks,he is built like a tank,not a dope on a rope but his head is in the right place,I am 46 have been riding on and off for 33 years,last one a warmblood,lost my nerve quite bait. I had the same feelings as you,that feeling is worth it's weight in gold,mine is five and he is giving me lots of confidence,jumped some twigs out hacking,went for a lesson last week and he was a star.I look forward to growing old with him fingers crossed,his manners on the ground are second to none I don't think he even knows he has changed owners he is that chilled on the yard,and his first outing out on Saturday to the lesson was a very busy competition day and he did not put a hoof wrong,I would not have even contemplated it with the warmblood.in my mind that's priceless.so go for it.
 
2pm tomorrow. Just trying to think of an excuse to leave work early as I would like to be there.

I think a 'come home quick' phone call is needed !
 
That's the easy bit.

The tricky bit is the OH. I have a plan though.

The mare has big white face and 4 white stockings, just like Little Ted.

I am going to put her into Ted's box, hide Ted in with the cows and tell OH, Ted has suddenly blossomed and put weight on with all the rain and grass growth. Easy peasy.
 
I have been reading this from thread from day one.... def. go for the cob, I hope she passes tomorrow...
I was shocked at the prices, but I suppose they vary depending on area... I'm from S. Wales..
Good luck, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.....
P.s. dont skip work, you need the job to pay for another!!;)
 
AdorableAlice said:
That's the easy bit.

The tricky bit is the OH. I have a plan though.

The mare has big white face and 4 white stockings, just like Little Ted.

I am going to put her into Ted's box, hide Ted in with the cows and tell OH, Ted has suddenly blossomed and put weight on with all the rain and grass growth. Easy peasy.
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I only see one problem with that AA, and that is the 'hiding Ted' part, unless you have humungous cows he is not going to be very easy to hide is he:eek:
 
I am 50 something, had not ridden for over 25 years & had a disabling injury a few years ago. Last year I bought a cob from Safecobs.com.
I am thankful for the day I found this site and now I follow on facebook daily. You can watch all the training on a daily basis. Cannot recommend highly enough.
 
AdorableAlice said:
That's the easy bit.

The tricky bit is the OH. I have a plan though.

The mare has big white face and 4 white stockings, just like Little Ted.

I am going to put her into Ted's box, hide Ted in with the cows and tell OH, Ted has suddenly blossomed and put weight on with all the rain and grass growth. Easy peasy.
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Do you reckon I could swing that with the 17hh skewbald mare I have my eye on? I swear the OH would never notice the colour/height/sex difference! :D
 
Awww :) I bought my lovely cob nearly 8 years ago, I am 53, she is now 13, 15hh and made from solid gold. She does a bit of everything, is 1million% in traffic and to handle on the ground, safe as houses and has nannied nervous and young horses, looked after riders of all ages and abilities and did a lovely job of raising my TB filly after her mum died
(she was 12 weeks old)
My girl is known to all as 'Aunty Blaze' and there wouldn't be enough money in the world to persuade me to part with her. A good cob is a rare and precious diamond :)
 
dont give up, if you wait for the yearlings you may sieze up altogether, buy the cob, doesnt matter if its the first one you saw, its sounds perfect, lucky you
 
I am struggling to see the keyboard through tears of happiness, the cob sailed through a 5 stage, vet said what a cracking cob and to top it all off, my mother bought her for my birthday.

I must get her bedroom ready, she comes home early Saturday.
 
Oh I am so happy for you!! What a great day, and a lovely Mum!! Can't wait to offcially meet her (through tinterweb, not stalking you yet ;) although buy any more lush horses and I may have too!!)
Here's to many happy days hunting and hacking :)
 
AdorableAlice said:
I am struggling to see the keyboard through tears of happiness, the cob sailed through a 5 stage, vet said what a cracking cob and to top it all off, my mother bought her for my birthday.

I must get her bedroom ready, she comes home early Saturday.
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I am so very happy for you, and I cant wait to hear about her in the updates and see lots of pictures of her :D:D
 
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