BouncingAlong
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Absolutely, if you are looking for what you are looking for, I would say the right horse at that age would be perfect for you, a confidence giver that you could both enjoy
Would you buy a 16 year old?
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jcberry
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Thanks for all your replies
We are going to see her at 2 so, will keep you posted
Thanks again for all you help!
Thanks again for all you help!
The Virgin Dubble
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St_Bernard, I have to say that Lance is absolutely gorgeous!
Solstar
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Up until August, when we got Red, i'd have said no.
We got Red as a 17yo in August, and i'm so pleased we did- he's been fantastic, OH has learnt to ride on him, and wants to do some showing this season, and i have hunted him and had quite a few dressage and jumping lessons on him.
He has helped me improve my riding to a point where i am able to get on Solo (who's difficult) and actually make/sort him out.
We got Red as a 17yo in August, and i'm so pleased we did- he's been fantastic, OH has learnt to ride on him, and wants to do some showing this season, and i have hunted him and had quite a few dressage and jumping lessons on him.
He has helped me improve my riding to a point where i am able to get on Solo (who's difficult) and actually make/sort him out.
jcberry
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Just been to see her, she looked very old and her back was quite dipped, she had a loevly character,but just wasnt right. Thanks for all your comments, really helped
jaffs
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As long as you do detective work, found out it was 100% genuine. thoroughly vetted and the right price, i'd do it.
I have an 18 year old, who is a grade A, i have tons of fun with her, jumping, hunting and hacking. A true all rounder she's taken me around hickstead, She's seen it all, done it all and i can just have fun on her. I also have a youngster and before i sit on her i check my life insurance is up to date
....so i know which i prefer!! You could buy any horse and it's a risk. Do your background checks and if it ticks the right boxes, do it.
I have an 18 year old, who is a grade A, i have tons of fun with her, jumping, hunting and hacking. A true all rounder she's taken me around hickstead, She's seen it all, done it all and i can just have fun on her. I also have a youngster and before i sit on her i check my life insurance is up to date
Zebedee
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Well good for you for going to look, & better luck next time!!
As you've read on here there are more positive experiences than negative ones related to buying an older horse.
Keep us all up to date with your search.
As you've read on here there are more positive experiences than negative ones related to buying an older horse.
Keep us all up to date with your search.
jcberry
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We had to go and look, we'd have been kicking ourselves if it was any good!!
Thanks x
Thanks x
moneypit1
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My best horse was 19 when i bought him. He taught me so much and i loved him. Enough said.xx
Parkranger
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I think with a 5 stage vetting and as long as you could keep the horse when it needs retiring then yes why not?
One thing I would say - my friend has a 19/20 year old connie cross and he's a nut nut! Totally lovable but a cheeky little sod so age really is nothing but a number.... x
One thing I would say - my friend has a 19/20 year old connie cross and he's a nut nut! Totally lovable but a cheeky little sod so age really is nothing but a number.... x
Blizzard
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St_Bernard, I have to say that Lance is absolutely gorgeous!
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Aww thanks, he knows it!
St_Bernard, I have to say that Lance is absolutely gorgeous!
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Aww thanks, he knows it!
mangobiscuit
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Hmmmm are you referring to my Mr Winks by any chance - yes....he's 20 and a nut nut!!!
Like Park Ranger said, if it's the horse for you and you're planning on keeping it for the rest of it's years then go for it!
Like Park Ranger said, if it's the horse for you and you're planning on keeping it for the rest of it's years then go for it!
Parkranger
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Hmmmm are you referring to my Mr Winks by any chance - yes....he's 20 and a nut nut!!!
Like Park Ranger said, if it's the horse for you and you're planning on keeping it for the rest of it's years then go for it!
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finny? no.....
Hmmmm are you referring to my Mr Winks by any chance - yes....he's 20 and a nut nut!!!
Like Park Ranger said, if it's the horse for you and you're planning on keeping it for the rest of it's years then go for it!
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finny? no.....