Your age limits, youngest/oldest

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How far either way would you consider when buying? I was looking between 6 and 12 but a nice 14 year old has caught my eye, so am now wondering if I shouldn't discount a slightly older hoss, as long as they are sound and healthy. What's your cut off point either way?
 
I know several friends have bought 20-23 year old horses in the last year.. I wouldn't discount a 14yo by any means if fit and healthy
 
Hmm that's a tough one. I'd like to say I don't have one but if you're buying a horse to do a job you have to be realistic about how long it could do that job for. My first horse was in his thirties and I only had him two years so since then I've only bought youngsters, both mine were yearlings when I got them.

Having said that though I wouldn't discount a 14 year old healthy horse, especially if it's what you want. Plenty of years left there! You might also find the price a little easier too since most people have a cut off of 11 ish or thereabouts.
 
To me age doesnt matter if its the right horse. But if I was specifically looking for another horse Id get another baby. Iv had my rising 5 yo since he was under a year and I know everything about his history so no hidden suprises and we have an unbreakable bond. But thats just me if the 14yo is in good health and u have a connection id go for it I know a lot of ppl who have bought for the sake in a rush to get something and its not been the horse for them. Good luck
 
I will be looking to buy before the end of the summer, I'll be a second horse that I want to bring on and compete whilst my old fella is still in work. For that reason I'll be looking for something between the age of 5-7, I might go for a 4 year old but would be reluctant to look at 8 year olds (plus I think I'd struggle to get an 8 year old for the budget I'll have). I would rather go younger as it will hopefully be with me for life and I'd like to have something to bring on and enjoy myself.
 
Thanks, dunno why I'm so worried, after all my horse would have a pretty easy life lol, hacking with a few local comps and the odd common ride. Just don't want to end up with health problems too soon - but then there's no guarantee a youngster will stay healthy/sound either is there?
 
3 - 5. It would be 0 - 5 if I had somewhere to put them and enough money to run a riding horse alongside while they grew up.
 
My first pony came on loan at 18yo, still have him now age 21.

When I was looking to buy I wanted a 4-6yo purely to test if I could bring one on, ended up with a rising 4yo, not far out.

The other two just came along, I wasn't looking for one. One just turned nine and the other turns 7 next month.:)
 
My boy is 13 and I bought him 3 months ago, I was initially looking for something 6-10 but he just seemed so right and acts like a 4yo! If you think the horse is right for you and he passes a 5* vetting then there is absolutely no reason not to go for it! My sister has a 35yo tbxid still hacking 3 times a week canters like a nutjob and jumps every ditch and fallen tree that come his way, while other horses aren't up for anything at that age. Try and get some more peoples opinion on him. Does he act old?
 
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