would it put you off????

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If you went to see a horse and when it was asked for canter in the school, had a bit of a bronc, would it put you off??
Said horse is in most of the time, and not ridden much. Bucks didn't seem malicious... didn't have anyone off (could have if he had wanted to)
Would you put it down to high spirits and cabin fever or would you leave it alone???
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Was a gem on the road, but a little off in the school
I know what i think and that is fine, but would just like other opinions
 
have another go, thats the best thing, if the bucks were purely due to high jinx then id personally not worry-horses arent machines after all-but ther/ eis a fine line to wether it was an intentfull bronc or not.

Have another go nad see what u feel like after-thats my advice! good luck!
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wouldnt put me off personally, my mare did a few bucks with people when they tried her, i know its becauses she was in all the time and was excited, think you can tell if the horse is having fun or in pain, being difficult etc, trust your instincts
 
yeh try it out again. Dont let a small thing like that put you off, as it could have been a one off. When i tried out my horse i fell of and broke my arm, but that didnt stop me from buying him, and i am soooo glad i did
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just to add my horse went balistic when he was galloped for his vetting, as his owner asked him too strongly, she nearly came off as he bronced across the field. oops!

Needless to say hes the perfect gent and is fine in open fields!
 
When i tried my mare she bucked everytime you cantered,but it turned out she'd outgrown her saddle,it was her MASSIVE jump over a 1.10 spread that sold her to me as she's only 14.2hh and core can she jump! I'd def have another go,don't let it put you off.
 
Thankyou all so far for your coments. I kinda hoped for this outcome. I do like him, but confidence is an issue, so behaviour matters.
keep them coming, as all comments appreciated
 
My Mare would buck if she was living in, she is much more spirited just being in at night. Bucking may also be due to having a different rider, diffent aids, balance etc. I would try again if your gut instinct is good.
 
It wuldn't put me off and I would give the ned the benefit of the doubt particularly if he may have been just a bit excited. My mare is a complete madam now she's in full time, but once she gets it out of her system and settles down she's fine. She bucked going into canter - just little broncs really but I know its cos she was excited. I usually lunge her at the moment before I ride her so she can get the bucks out. I would check the saddle though as this can often be the culprit. When I tried my mare out she gave this huge buck as we went for a canter across dartmoor, but then she was lovin it! I chose a horse who perhaps was a bit much for me at the time, but I have learnt more from her than any other horse I've had, and wouldn't change her for the world. Give him another try, you learn more from a horse who challenges you than one who just does everything without surprise (by the way I don't think these exist, horses are unpredictable). That said, don't overhorse yourself.
 
It depends how confident a rider you are i think.

Personally it wouldn't bother me at all but if i thought that it might knock my confidence then i would be put off.
 
See her again but think long and hard about it. Small bucks through excitement or whatever seem okay when the horse is in a familer environment with lots of familer things and people around her. If you were to get her and bring her to your yard she's going to (potentially) be nervous and those small bucks could turn into big ones. This may mean you have to let your horse settle for a while before you can ride and enjoy her.

It can take weeks and months for a horse to settle.
 
I agree with everyone so far. I did think it was due to serious lack of turnout, and high spirits.
The bucks weren't really small ones but not huge either. unseated my daughter as he bronked down the shcool, she lost both stirrups, but stayed on board then pulled up.
girl selling (on behalf of her friend) got back on and then took him out. Didn't put a foot wrong on road, even when he saw a carriage with driving pair!!
I took him back in school and he went to throw one in, but when i was ready for him, he decided against it.
The people selling him, don't really know him though so i'm not sure. My confidence in people is more shattered than in horses.
Am happy to go see him again
 
I would never buy any horse without trying it several times in different environments, I always ask to hack out and boxed the last horse I bought to a local competition venue and rode him in the arena, this was on bonfire night too. If the owners really want the best home then they will accomodate youand never forget that it is a dangerous business if you buy the wrong thing.
Yes I have sold several too and am in touch with most of the buyers still too.
 
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