hessy12
Well-Known Member
You are looking for what most people really want, a nice sensible allrounder, so first thing to do is make a list of what are non negotiable requirements, then the possibly could live with, then the absolute must not.
Stick with the list and make sure you do not get into the stage where you read every ad trying to make the horse fit, weed out the ones that are never going to suit and only contact those that may. I like to phone, speaking to the person can give you a feel, how they answer the questions can be very telling, a hesitation before saying it is perfect to catch may mean as long as he is in the right mood
When you go to try watch the seller ride, no excuses about bad backs or you will be fine he never bucks, get them to show you how he is in an arena and also in a field/ on the road before you get on and try, if you are not happy make an excuse and leave.
There are genuine people selling genuine horses it just takes time trawling through the ads, making calls and being single minded to find the right one.
If you list your basic requirements on here there are plenty of people who will do some searching for you
This is excellent advice, it's what I did but in the end, I bought from a local dealer with an excellent reputation and the horse is exactly as described, I am happy customer. Wish you best of luck in finding the horse you want.