Why is there such a lack of show horses for sale in Scotland?

Dianem

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For months now, I have been looking for a decent show horse, riding horse or show hack type. I have spent a lot of money on ads, in practically every horse advert site on the web! Yes, I have had one or two replies ie. "I have a lovely hairy cob for sale" or "I have a fab horse, but it only has three legs, but would make a lovely show horse" (OK a bit of an exaggeration, haha!) but for goodness sake! I have been out of showing for years now, so do not really have any contacts.

I know there are a good selection in England, but have not got the time to travel.

Can anyone tell me where they get sold on to?
 
kirstyfk said:
Have you spoken to any dealers as they can be good at buying a horse for you?
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Yes, (only reputable ones) but never get back to me, after saying that they would let me know if they hear of, or see anything. Maybe I should just give up!

I think people only take you seriously, if you are already in the competition circles.
 
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Probably because there aren't that many shows up here (I mean decent qualifiers etc.)? I wouldn't make showing my main disipline living up here purely because there aren't enough IMO (not compared to down south).
 
Where are you in Scotland? I know of a couple of people who source show horses very successfully

PS I have a show hunter I shall be advertising shortly (and would be happy to pick you up from our very local airport) but I'm in Gloucestershire :)
 
MagicMelon said:
Probably because there aren't that many shows up here (I mean decent qualifiers etc.)? I wouldn't make showing my main disipline living up here purely because there aren't enough IMO (not compared to down south).
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I completely agree with this! I had a very good small hunter/working hunter that I bred (Unintentionally but turned out that). I had planned on him being a dressage/event prospect but decided to sell as a show horse, he had qualified for blair working hunter champs ect but hadn't any other comp experience other than showing. I found there was no market for him as a show horse and decided to keep him for a few more years and do the dressage/eventing with him and this year sold him to a lovely eventing home.

If you want a top class show horse England is where to look. Showing is pretty big around cheshire I have found and you can get to many places there within 3.5 hours of central scotland

Most horses in Scotland will tend to be capable of doing a bit of showing but will ultimatley do something else as well.
 
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spacefaer said:
Where are you in Scotland? I know of a couple of people who source show horses very successfully

PS I have a show hunter I shall be advertising shortly (and would be happy to pick you up from our very local airport) but I'm in Gloucestershire :)
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Thanks. Unfortunately, I stay in North Scotland. Getting the time away is not easy. I do have friends I could stay with in Alderley Edge and look from there if I get the time.

By the way, where is your nearest airport?
 
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