Would you buy 16 year old horse ?

Absolutely. Our Grade A schoolmaster (photo in profile pic) was 15yo when we bought him (although he was 9yo before he started jumping so relatively low mileage for his age) and he's as sound as a pound at coming 17yo, jumping 1.30's. We are considering selling him as he has done his job for my son and has so much still to offer and so it's interesting to hear that others feel there is a market for a sound, genuine horse of that sort of age.
 
YES! I have known some horses that still jump well over 1m in their 20s and even 30s and are sound, fit and happy. These have competed at the kind of level the horse you viewed had. Often if they have stood up to such work they then can happily tick over at amateur level for many years. Most of my friends who have trouble have bought younger horses who then for whatever reason cannot stay fit and up to the work as they progress through the grades. Do not let the previous jumping history put you off.
 
YES!!

I bought my mare at 13 but she had spent most of her time in various fields due to owners circumstances/ being a loon.

She is 17 now and (touch wood), oh bu**er it, I wont say it just in case! But not had a problem.

She is still a loon and still a fantastic mare...she's my dream horse, I just hope we have many more years together...
 
Yes, just bought a 17yr old and from day one we have struck up a bond, love being out and about with her, stands by her stable to be put in for the night, she is just great.
If this is the one you want , go for it...
 
YES!! I bought an 18 year old dressage schoolmaster 2 years ago and he is fantastic! - Insurers are happy to keep him on cover etc. Have never regretted buying him and hope he has many more years with me before becoming one of my (expensive) lawnmowers :D:D
 
Yes, I would. My mum bought a 24 year old TB x Connemara and they had five good years of hacking together before she retired him. He definitely didn't act his age and he was fab to ride! It just goes to show that age isn't everything!
 
Wouldn't put me off at all. In fact bought one last back end who's definitely a good buy. But I wouldn't pay serious money for one personally, nor recommend people to. There's no guarantees at any age, but I know one advertised at 4.5k at 16 years of age and I just wouldn't consider that nor point other people to him. Home is more important if the horse has been a good one, i'd be looking for a token payment or a gimmie. But then I rehome at around £500, even the 7yo i have at the moment so maybe i'm just tight!
 
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