would you buy a 16 year old?

alainax said:
I jumped both my horse well into their late 20's (although i was unaware of this at the time!) both fit as a fiddle and looked around 12-15 years old. Never left a show without several red rossettes.:o

It wasnt until the vet came to put them down last year that he said "you do know how old these horse are dont you? i said yeah around 18-20? he said no - they are both in thier ealry 30's!! I was so shocked! (although some old school mistress had said many years ago that he was in his 20's - i dismissed that comment :p)

The vet said it was a testament to the wonderful life they had led - this was the only thing anyone said that consled me :(
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lmao i might have considered the trip to view if i had not read it correctly and it said 6year old lol x imagine my vet- she would have slapped me for not checking lol x away to see a 4year old (gulp) as it has been recommended as suitable for me (yeah righ) lol
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Yes definatly there is nothing wrong with an older horse esp if you can get past history =) i had two horses competing 3ft until the age of 25. If you just want it for RC/Hacking low key things definatly... maybe not 3* eventing!! Though saying that alot of older horses are doing really well - badminton, spring along/lenamore etc!
 
i know i know, just been through so much lately with my boy (who is only 10) that i just want something a bit younger (i know there are no guarantees) but i want to know the truth about the history of what i buy and unfortunately i found out that the horse in question was unfit which would suggest there might be health issues involved and although i cannot be 100% sure i would rather take the risk of a younger one-or less i knew it of course lolx
 
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