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Just curious as going to uni next year, and whilst I have a few offers of people who would loan him, parents would really like to sell and I feel since uni is so expensive I should make an effort to sell.
But, would all thes put you off a novice eventer:
Weaves
Bumpy legs (run your hand down, it's like speed bumps!) including one on a back leg that is a slight lump from knocking a pole. Mostly just cuts that have healed into lumps. At least one splint.
Ethmoid heamatoma which means his nose runs a lot (normally white) and at this time of year goes yellow/brown. But cleared for eventing.
Needle-phobic...our vets offered to just sign the passport although another managed to chip him
Dipped back. Here's a piccie of conformation.


Oh, and not a novice ride, very forward going!

He's a good eventer and should be doing consistant novice events by the time he's sold. Not a how much, just would you buy?
 
Im sure he would apeal to someone for the right price
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Doesnt have to be pretty to do his job and as long as he is consistent with that I really wouldnt worry. Of course I would want him to pass a vetting, but then thats natural for most ppl buying a horse.
 
When we vetted him 2yrs ago it is mentioned on the vet. cert its a dipped back (and I think high withers too).
Oops, forgot age. He's 13 and would probably be in the range of 6-9K depending on how he goes.
That's what I was hoping, that if he does the job, and is sound despite all these someone who wants a horse who never stops and can do a decent dressage test might be interested.
Thanks. Just panicking about not having anywhere for him when I go away!
 
Personally if I was in your position and it depends on -if you want to really get rid of him permanently- then I would consider putting him on loan with a view to buy. You could offer him on loan at a fee as well as the new loaners paying out for care and vet bills, shoes etc. If they were to compete him in anyway any prizes or prize money he won would be theirs and not yours ( hence the loan with a fee).
Uni can be expensive I should know as I had to struggle along as an older student ( was 30 when graduated in 2002) as a married mum with a mortgage. But it's all about sacrifice and what you want at the end of it.
If you have no desires to ride or be with this horse again then I would say sell to a loving home.
If you are not 100 % sure then thinkabout a loan with view to buy. That way if you are tempted to have him back or are not happy for those who loan him to buy him you can have him back and for the duration he was on loan he will have cost you and your parents nothing financially.
At the end of the day it is up to you as it is your horse.
But don't just think you have to sell because you cannot afford to keep him etc or don't have time.
There is always a compromise in everyone and even a share may work if you wanted to be able to ride some weekends or holidays etc.
I also agree that there is a horse for everyone out there and even with his faults - which I personally don't consider to be major- someone will fall in love with him and wish to own him.
Good luck in whatever you decide to do and good luck at Uni too. I hope it all works out for you and your horse in all areas x
best wishes
Caroline x
 
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