ImmyS
Well-Known Member
I am in the same situation, I have what I feel is a fair budget however, after three weeks of scouring the internet, I have come to the conclusion one of the only ways I can afford a straight, strong horse is to buy unseen (vetted, mind) a 3YO RID from Ireland.
Having not bought a horse for seven years I am frankly staggered by the prices. I understand there is scope that some horses were underpriced before but, I do feel prices are excessive in more situations than not. For example, a basically untouched 4YO Section D whom the seller advised probably couldn't even have a 2 Stage vetting as he doesn't know how to pick up his feet - £7,000 (!).
I am looking as my seven year old warmblood has recently been diagnosed with navicular. I am astounded that a 'sound' version of him would set me back well into lower five figures - which is frankly not on the cards!
At least we can sympathise with each other!
Well if you decide a RID 3 year old is for you then I could certainly recommend a breeder/producer for you.
I did that exact thing and haven’t regretted it at all!
Any excuse to post a picture of my boy
