Would you buy a Golden Oldie?!

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Well just wanted your thoughts as i'm thinking of selling my 20yr old who does everything; hunts, jumps, xc, dressage and still got lots of energy left in the tank! :p
 
Yes I would buy one, oldies are great, I have a 23 year old and a 36 year old.

However I probably wouldn't sell one, might consider loaning it to the right home
 
paulineh said:
Why sell an oldie who has given you some good years.
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I find myself asking the same question.

To answer your question, yes I would and have. we have a 21 year old here for my OH to ride. We bought him at 19, but no way would we sell him now. He's earned his retirement and will end his days peacefully here with us.
 
I havent bought one, but ended up with a 30 year old gelding on loan as a companion for my mare. They have no intention of having him back, they didn't even know if he was alive or not :(
He is the best little pony I have ever known. Unfortunately he came to me in a bad state but with TLC over this summer is loving life now :D

I would buy a 20 year old if it was exactly what I was after, so long as I thought he/she could give me a few years of fun, and would then keep them til the end of their days.
 
If i was looking for a first pony for a child, then absolutely yes.

For me and my daughter now then no.

When looking for my daughters first step up to a horse, then i would have bought an oldie, just fortunate to get an old head on young body.
 
Depends. A 20yr old pc schoolmaster native pony, the type usually still in full work in its 30s, yes, & wouldn't judge the seller either. The average 20yr old, especially a horse with a shorter working life, no, not personally. But would see the logic for a buyer needing a schoolmaster on a small budget. Can't condone the seller though. If they cba to see the horse out why should anyone else. Probably why low end sales have plenty of heartbreaking oldies at them.
 
I don't like the idea of selling older horses, but realistically I know it happens. I bought my old mare at 23, had a good few years hacking and little jumping, kept her til she died at 39. Other first horse was a 21 year old Arab. I had him on loan for 3yrs til I went on a year out before uni , did showing, ode and long distance rides. Owners then kept him til he died at around 30. Loved them both to bits. Not easy to find a buyer but there are some great homes out there.
 
hmm no because I would dread anything happening to it, obviously I know that could happen with any age, but I'd rather have something for a good few years- that said I wouldn't sell an oldie unless I could help it, but I think the comments about moving on another oldie are a bit harsh!
 
paulineh said:
Why sell an oldie who has given you some good years.

Another oldie being pushed on.[/QUOTE]

:mad: Instead of berating the OP and jumping to conclusions that she is just moving him on because he is getting on in years, why not stop to consider that there may be other reasons for having to sell? Or, even, ask why?

In reply to the question: 20, nowadays, isn't a huge age and a healthy 20 year old can still have a lot to offer. If he ticked my boxes I would consider an older horse. I breed from mares that are that age and beyond, my riding horse didn't come back into work until she was 20.
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Enfys said:
paulineh said:
Why sell an oldie who has given you some good years.

Another oldie being pushed on.[/QUOTE]

:mad: Instead of berating the OP and jumping to conclusions that she is just moving him on because he is getting on in years, why not stop to consider that there may be other reasons for having to sell? Or, even, ask why?

In reply to the question: 20, nowadays, isn't a huge age and a healthy 20 year old can still have a lot to offer. If he ticked my boxes I would consider an older horse.
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I asked the same question but it was a question and was in no way berating anyone.
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Given the number of people on this thread who have bought or would buy a golden oldie, and have had lots of fun and can offer a super home, I see no reason to suggest that you should never sell one on at age 20 :)

I personally wouldn't buy one for myself, but if I was looking for a happy hacker or schoolmaster for my OH I'd certainly consider it. Lots of horses are "too old" at fifteen, and plenty still have lots of offer at 20+ - you can only judge on the individual horse. It sounds to me as though the OPs horse could make someone very happy.
 
yep, we bought a 19 year old and didn't have it vetted either. kicks ass at anything he does. He's 25 now and still does all the dressage moves. Has xc, hunted, jumped, shown at county and just missed out on hoys.

He's 25 now. I hacked him 7 miles yesterday and he took off in trot on way home for last half mile.

I let him do anything he wants and he knows it.

Would I sell him, never. I would starve before he went, but everyones circumstances are different.

There is someone out there that would give one a loving home - I did and would do it again for the right horse.. :D
 
I bought my now 29yo 10 years ago when he was 19.

I'd never have gone to see him had I known he was that age, however he has been the most fantastic horse, and it's only the last 2-3 years that he's started slowing down. I've had to retire him now due to a recurrent ligament/tendon injury that would require 6-9 months box rest to fully recover. He still wants to be ridden though, and gets very cross when I tack up the other one & go out :rolleyes:
 
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