Where to buy a showjumper?

[LoneRanger]

Howdoo,

Sitting at home with broken ankle so making use of time by window shopping for new horse online. I won't be buying for a wee while (need to get myself fixed first) but does anyone know of any good SJ dealders (pref SE England) with websites. Plan is to scan websites, look up sires, get an idea of price etc ready for shopping in Feb. Am looking for something that's 4 next year, about 16hh-16.3hh, aim to get to Grade A.

Roll on Feb...

Cheers

 

[tallie1]

Try John Whinnett, has a web site www.johnwhinnett.com he is very fair and if you give him the details of what you want (shopping list!!) he will find you something suitable. If you don't get on with what he finds he will find you something that you do. I would recommend him to anyone.

 

[baleofhay]

Was going to say John . Cant go wrong with him really.

 

[carthorse]

Have also heard good things about John

 

[Daisychain]

Carron Nicholl. Rumour stud (European sport horses, i think)

 

[jotesh]

Had all mine from from Tracy Barrow (nee Coppolla) rider for Micheal (Pip) Lyons - can't praise them enough. PM me if you want contact details

 

[LoneRanger]

Oooh, they both look very interesting, thank you.

 

[kit279]

MB Equestrian? I think they are HHO members - a friend bought a horse and had only good things to say.

 

[scm]

agree with jojo have had 7-8 via tracey and pip and all have worked out well.No website though although Pip (mike Lyons has ad in H&H)

 

[mbequest]

Cheers Kit, and yes we like to think that we have some nice horses thru..........

 

[Munchkin]

Sally Lane and Alan Fazakerley will also find you something if you give them a spec

or might have something already on the yard - Sally has some gorgeous youngsters. PM if you want contact details. They're in Essex.

 

[icestationzebra]

You certainly do

 

[kizzywiz]

Paul Crago usually has some nice ones for sale or can find them, www.paulcragoshowjumping.co.uk

 

[wonkey_donkey]

My friend has bought several from John W and she has been pleased with them all. He does a PX too.

I've heard a lot of very expensive horror stories about Retreats Farm (Robertson) dealers so perhaps one to avoid?

 

[Baydale]

I thought fee_fee bought Arctic from Retreats Farm and he's been a star.

 

[jess_asterix]

I have had quite a few from John and they have all been what he has said although you have to be careful as some he tells you what he knows but that can be minimal and we have had a few nightmares but he is always happy to have them back

Also Carron Niccol has some lovely young ones

 

[NewHeights_SJ]

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I thought fee_fee bought Arctic from Retreats Farm and he's been a star.

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Indeed i did!! I have had a couple of horses from them and have been back for training - i highly recommend them! (http://www.thehorse4u.com/)

I also recently bought from John Whinnet and he too is very good.

 

[NewHeights_SJ]

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I've heard a lot of very expensive horror stories about Retreats Farm (Robertson) dealers so perhaps one to avoid?

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Thats interesting, i guess everyone has different experiences. I have had horses from them and never had a problem, would recommend them highly!

 

[Oldenburg]

Hi have sent you a PM!!

Jemma hartley she is in cheshire thou!!!

 

[BBH]

LOL Kizzy, are you on commission with Paul

Everytime a post is asked wanting info about a SJ you come on to recommend Paul, who I have also heard is very good.

Interestingly enough I have a friend who rang the BSJA looking for an accredited trainer in Berkshire for her daughter and they recommended Paul.

 

[kizzywiz]

No commission sadly, recommend him because I think he's very good having managed to teach me to jump properly, & he's just such a nice bloke. Hope your friends daughter enjoys her lessons.

 

[LoneRanger]

Thanks everyone for the top tips and for all the PMs. John Whittle seems to come out tops with lots of you. Will investigate the others too. Can't wait to start shopping.