youngstock/foals in Scotland

[Welshie Squisher]

I hear that the market is dead and foals and other youngsters just aren't selling, if is this is so, where are they all???

I am after a foal or yearling, a cob cross or native cross, or lighter weight cob, or section D, basically a hardy type with a bit of bone that can be athletic also, to make about 15.2hh.

Gelding or filly, colt possible as long as breeder can keep till gelded.

Does anyone know of anything that may fit the bill?
Or could you point me in the right direction where breeders are concerned.

I can't find anything is Scotland

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Depends where you are in Scotland, how far you are willing to travel, your budget and what you ultimately want the animal to do.

 

[Welshie Squisher]

Ok, I'm in dundee, will travel a couple of hours, will pay up to 1000, and looking for something that will make a all round RC horse.
Would prefer a 2011 foal, would go for a yearling if perfect.
I'm willing to wait till spring and check out 2012 foals if nothing grabs me.

 

[Sparkles]

Daaamn. Completely the other end of the country! Though we do head up to Scotland sometimes lol!

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.244921322231617.65192.125068787550205&type=1

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Try the Gems Stud up just above Aberdeen. They breed Welsh D's, C's and a few part breds. All big, good quality stock useful for pretty much anything an everything.


ETA Webistite link: http://www.gemscobs.co.uk/

 

[Welshie Squisher]

ChristmasSparkles...oh he is absolutely gorgeous, he is exactly what I am looking for, I take it you're south England?

 

[Sparkles]

Yeeeeep! Wiltshire lol.

 

[Welshie Squisher]

That's not fair, way to far away

Will have a look at Gemscobs EKW when the website works, something wrong at present, or may be my stupid phone.

 

[measles]

I have a 14.2hh rising 5yo reg connie a bit over your budget but he's probably too old

 

[MotherOfChickens]

I know of a really smart 2011 IDxTB colt on the Fife/Perthshire & Kinross border. think he'll make more tht 15.2h but pm me if you want contact details.

 

[Welshie Squisher]

Yeah sorry measles he is too old. I feel much happier with them as foals, we grow together that way

 

[measles]

Will keep my ears open as we're not too far away from you. Best of luck with your search

 

[Cuffey]

http://www.meiklewelshcobs.co.uk/for_sale.asp

http://www.horses4salescotland.co.uk/c.do?category=3566

 

[MotherOfChickens]

http://www.meiklewelshcobs.co.uk/for_sale.asp

Meikle cobs are lovely.

 

[mymare]

Is it a coloured cob you're after? There is a lady in Angus who breeds.

 

[Welshie Squisher]

I've no preferences to colour My_Marey_Christmas

 

[mymare]

Ok, will get hold of her number and PM you. Not sure what she has but it may be worth a try. Bear with me

 

[Welshie Squisher]

Thanks cuffey, quite a few there to look at.

Yeah thanks My_Marey_Christmas, I am gonna phone around a few to see if they have or are expecting what I am wanting in spring

 

[rhino]

Have pm'd you

 

[sunshine19]

Have you tried Linda Lindsay at Whitegates Stud?

http://www.whitegatestud.co.uk/

She's a lovely lady, if she doesn't have anything you like, she can put you in touch with someone who does.

 

[Welshie Squisher]

Thank you to those who have sent me contact details via PM, for some reason I am unable to reply to your messages ??
I'll be phoning around in the next day or two, hopefully someone will have what I am looking for

 

[MagicMelon]

You'll struggle finding a decent Welsh D to make 15.2hh. When I looked years ago for a 3yo Welsh D to make 15.2hh (because Im too tall for the smaller ones), I ended up having to buy unseen (well I saw video footage!) from Wales! There were a couple around in Scotland but they were not nice types. Definately didnt regret buying from Wales, thats where you'll find the good ones.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

Meikles make ~15.2h and are good, sane section Ds. be careful what breeders you ask for 15.2h section Ds in Wales as there is the issue of them losing type as they get bigger and some breeders are very anti over height cobs. Maesmynachs get big and they are a big stud with plenty of choice, I really like them but they aren't to everyone's taste.

 

[Welshie Squisher]

I got my existing section D from Wales MagicMelon, she is to make 14.2hh, fine for me but my daughter will need bigger in the future. I'm not opposed to buying unseen providing I see videos of foal moving etc.
Transport costs is another issue, south to north could be pricey!!

Meikles is one option I will look at peteralfred

 

[sarahann1]

Have you tried Fiona Stewart in Wellbank, she breeds coloureds, we have one of hers at my yard and its a really nice cobby type.

http://www.wellbankmainsfarm.co.uk/youngstock/2011

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

If you are after a good all round Welsh D then Meikle are the way forward. My friend had one many years ago and evented him, pony clubbed, show jumped and pony raced him. He is still teaching kids to ride and pony club and he must be kicking on for 25. Forward going but safe as houses. I wouldn't say they were the best for showing though as you get much, much nicer show cobs than them.

 

[angel7]

You could try Tom Dunbar horse dealer from Airdrie. He usually has loads of mixed youngsters around the place and if he doesn't have it he knows many breeders who might.
Not for the faint hearted though... tends to be unhandled off the hills sorts-some nice papered ones, some awful ugly things!! BUT if you like to find a bargain and can see through the filth and hair you can get something nice for little money.
Its wrong time of year really as if it was October you could have told him exactly what you wanted and he would have picked some up at the welsh sales.
I know he has cut his numbers lately, but I've purchased 6 yearlings between £50-500 from him and they've all gone on to do well at Royal highland, Black isle show, WCPS etc.
You just need to be clear and precise in what you want for the price...

 

[NeverSayNever]

http://www.balhagartystud.co.uk/

fabulous horses, not that Im biased they do pure D's - sure there was some youngstock to make pretty big height on the website and PB's. They are at Laurencekirk, so only 1/2 hour north for you too

eta - yup, top of youngstock for sale page, sec d filly to make 16hh

 

[Welshie Squisher]

Thanks for the most recent suggestions, I've checked out websites, searched everything I can think of and there is nothing local in my price range.
Fiona stewart has a skewbald that's lovey but at 1500 its too expensive.
Balhagarty is one to keep an eye on, the ones I liked are sold but I'm sure more will be born in 2012.