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An unbroken 3yo gelding, well handled, stands at about 15.2hh, good temperament. What are your impressions from the pictures? I'm experienced with youngsters but would like others initial thoughts. Feet look long on the pictures but that would be sorted straight away.
I'm thinking of buying this lad unseen. He's priced accordingly (three figures) and I am awaiting more pictures and video. I'm thinking if things did go t*ts up I wouldn't be losing a massive amount.. bit controversial but what thoughts do you have? Pictures aren't the best but do give a slight idea.

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I did that with 2 ponies earlier this year and they are both exactly as described. One of them if I could have had the perfect pony made to order, it would have been her. I'd go on your gut impression of the seller for a start. I got hundreds of pics and friended them on FB so it was easy to do some detectiving on them and make sure the pics weren't contrived. I also asked the haulier who I know quite well and is a horseman to see the ridden one under saddle and check they had 4 legs etc. both were cheap and out of Wales, even with haulage they were less than half what I'd have paid up here so I didn't think it was that big a risk and it did pay off :)
 
To my untrained eye I think he will be nicely built once he's filled out/matured more.

Wait until you see videos of him being handled/moving etc. before making a decision and try and pick fault with him and go from there.

If he ticks all the boxes and you're confident you know what you're doing then I'd say go for it! :)
 
I'm always a little suspicious of things that are too good to be true. How cheap is he compared to others that are similar in the same area?
How would you pay for him if you're not going to see him, will they need a cleared cheque in advance of handing over to your transporter? If so what happens if he comes off the lorry at your end very lame/ big lump somewhere/ nasty wound/ sarcoids/ not actually gelded! ?
I don't suppose you know anyone who is local who could go and have a look on your behalf.
Can you get photos/ video with a date on so you know your looking at him as he is this week?
Sorry I'm can be quite suspicious!
 
Sorry to sound so boring,but how do you know he is well handled and has a good temperament ,do you know the sellar. I am always cautious and don't trust most adverts,best to find out for yourself,but that's just me.However your right he does look nice.good luck
 
Where abouts is he? Maybe someone will know seller/breeder (this forum amazes me with that sort of thing) how is he bred?
 
Looking at him with my racing brain on I would say he is too light of bone for his build BUT he clearly won't be racing so it won't be too much of an issue.

We've bought unseen many a time based on a picture - one as a foal when the pony is question was 2yo - and bloodlines and so long as you go into it with your eyes wide open and know what you are taking on then I would go for it!
 
I agree with all the points made so far. Going into it with my eyes open and won't go ahead with it unless I'm comfortable.
He is in Waterford, Ireland. Can pm name of breeder/owner if required.
 
I gave the cash to the transporter and said to phone before handing it over if there was anything worrying. He would obviously still get his fee so it was no skin off his nose to do that for me.
 
I like him and can see why you do - he has a very kind eye and I like his conformation and his unusual colouring ;)

I have seen quite a few very cheap youngsters and I believe it is a buyers market - there are many people panicking about the cost of feeding over winter so selling for several hundred less than worth even in this depressed market and just read he is in Ireland and they are having a terrible time over there.
 
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Looks a bit light boned for his body. Hind legs might also be a bit weak. He could be the type of horse that might break down with a lot of heavy work. I personally find that horses very rarely look the same in the flesh as they do in photos. It really is best to go and see a horse as you may not like his nature once you meet him. Just my opinion of course, I'm sure others will disagree.
 
Well, it's a shame he's so far away from me (100+ miles away) or I'd offer to go and have a look for you. This is the sort of thing I do (buy unseen) and it's worked out fine for me in the vast majority of cases. If he's as cheap as you say then the risk is small (I've just bought one for that sort of money with the same attitude if things go horribly wrong). I like the look of him, what's stopping you?
 
This is terribly exciting to hear about, thanks for sharing. He looks beautiful and if you are experienced and your gut is telling you to go for it then i cant wait to see pics of him when he is with you soon :D

Is there no way of going with the transporter?
 
i didnt buy totally unseen but hired a lorry and drove 4.5hrs to get my horse when we was 20 months old! I could have driven away without him but I didn't and that was never my plan! so had made my mine up before getting there! and he's an amazing little gem, now!
 
amymay said:
It's hideous. Sorry, wouldn't touch with a bargepole.
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Wouldn't listen to anyone who addresses another living, breathing animal as IT and please amymay, learn some manners, making uncalled for comments like this, really doesn't make you look smart or better than anyone else!!!!
 
robden said:
Wouldn't listen to anyone who addresses another living, breathing animal as IT and please amymay, learn some manners, making uncalled for comments like this, really doesn't make you look smart or better than anyone else!!!!
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I called the horse 'it'. It was simply because I had forgotten whether it was a mare or gelding and couldn't be bothered to stop my message and scroll back to check!
 
I'm sorry robden, I thought the op was interested in others opinions on this youngster. Whether it's an it, he or she, the fact remains it is very badly put together and op would be better waiting until something with at least half decent conformation came up for sale within her price bracket.
 
Billie1007 said:
Sweet face and interesting markings but it looks strangely straight in the leg?
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Oh that's interesting, I didn't look at his face, but did think his legs looked too straight. Now I know nothing about conformation and was just lucky buying daughter's pony, he seemed all right and her RI thought he was and he is! I'd never buy unseen but then I know nothing!
 
amymay said:
I'm sorry robden, I thought the op was interested in others opinions on this youngster. Whether it's an it, he or she, the fact remains it is very badly put together and op would be better waiting until something with at least half decent conformation came up for sale within her price bracket.
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Your opinion on the horse is fine, but maybe constructively explain why the horse is 'hideous' so that at least the OP can know what or what not to look for. Just saying its hideous isn't particularly a helpful statement.
 
IT is very pretty marking wise but I personally prefer something with a bit more bone and have to agree back legs look suspect although I am rubbish on these things -

.... I call all children "IT" as well as various other things !!! each to their own !
 
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