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I've been looking for a horse for a while now and not had much luck. However I went to see one at the weekend which was a bit of a 'wild card', only £1800, 16.2, 13yrs. The girl selling him said he'd been back in work for a year after 4 or 5 years off due to the previous owner having a relationship breakdown. I don't think he has ever had his mane pulled and he has a big thick winter coat so he looks a bit like a huge Highland pony! He is extremely unbalanced and will need reschooling but he seems like a nice person and I am sure I could give him a nice life and I think I'd enjoy the challenge of transforming him. I've only mentioned it to a few people and the reaction has been luke warm to say the least. I know he's not as well bred as Buster (my last horse) was but I'm a lot older than when I bought Buster and I'm not interested in competing other than the occasion local show, some hacking etc. But people have been saying they would worry about why he is so cheap, why he had 4 years off etc, etc. I know most people (at least that I know) pay quite a lot for their horses and they are very well bred and, as I say, this was a wild card one I was going to try.

What do people think? Does it sound alright to you or would you also have doubts like my friends?

Thanks

Ben
 
£1800 isn't exactly cheap these days, but if you like the horse why not 1) have him vetted and 2) ask if you can trial him for a few weeks before you commit?
 
Seems you can get an awful lot these days for 2k or so, so a 13year old that is unbalanced and needs reschooling is no where near a bargain at that price :eek:
 
you say you dont want to compete seriously, but if you get back to it you may find you get 'the bug' for it and really want to get going again........do you think this horse could do that?

he isnt that cheap..... but then again he isnt hugly over priced, i dont think...may be £1500 is more appropriate?
 
Friend recently bought a 5 year old, done couple local, shows.. No facilities to try it just hacked it down road. Think it was 1200, few months in has been to date a star ! Always go with your gut and ask for price to be knocked down, if u don't ask u don't get !
 
Thanks - some really interesting feedback and it'll help me consider what to do. He is being vetted later this week and I guess I take it from there. I popped him over a few jumps when I tried him, he kinda ran at them because I don't think he's been taught to jump properly but he had a nice jump, only jumped about 2' 6" but with schooling he could probably do more.

I appreciate your feedback - I tend to think with my heart rather than my head where horses are concerned!
 
I think you might have to go with your instinct. I think 1.8k is no money for a horse personally. Not sure what other people would expect you to get for that money but it sounds more than reasonable to me.
 
A 13 year old who hadn't done anything for 4 or 5 years could be a reasonable buy provided the reason is legitimate as he hopefully won't have too much wear and tear. I would ask to get a full medical history from his previous owner's vet to make sure the lay off wasn't for any medical reason.
 
eggs said:
A 13 year old who hadn't done anything for 4 or 5 years could be a reasonable buy provided the reason is legitimate as he hopefully won't have too much wear and tear. I would ask to get a full medical history from his previous owner's vet to make sure the lay off wasn't for any medical reason.
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Good idea, I'll ask for that....
 
eggs said:
A 13 year old who hadn't done anything for 4 or 5 years could be a reasonable buy provided the reason is legitimate as he hopefully won't have too much wear and tear. I would ask to get a full medical history from his previous owner's vet to make sure the lay off wasn't for any medical reason.
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This is just what i was thinking, low mileage could be an advantage!
 
I personally think that is an extortionate price for a 13yo horse that will need lots of schooling!
I'd say a grand, tops! :confused:
 
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