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Post by sunflower on Dec 21, 2010 20:00:53 GMT 1
Ive had 3 horses that werent as described and have been told my budget for horse no 4 isnt that great. Im going to start looking when the weather gets better as I cant see any with this horrible weather. Ive had enough of it but thats another matter.
Anyway Im looking for a 16.1-17 hander, 4-12 yrs, must be good in traffic, hack out on own, good to shoe, box, clip & catch and be sane and sensible. Must also jump. My budgets up to 3.5k but between 3k and 3.5k.
So is this a good budget to get a nice sensible horse?
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Post by anastasia55555 on Dec 21, 2010 20:14:23 GMT 1
i would say at the moment you would find something if you look well. Maybe you might have to be a bit more flexible in size, height, age. Go open minded if they sound right for what you want to do and what you feel comfortable with, then think about the age, height, breed etc.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2010 20:28:30 GMT 1
I think you'll find something within your budget but I really don't think you should be looking at 4 year olds.
There might well be some 4yo's that are sane, sensible, good in traffic etc but personally I don't think anyone should buy one with that as a requirement, because they are still babies at that age.
Really you should be looking at more like the 8-14 age range for that type of horse.
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Post by jes on Dec 21, 2010 20:48:20 GMT 1
I think your budget is reasonable. My YO is selling her 5 year old in that budget and she fits most of your criteria except she's only 15.3.
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Post by sunflower on Dec 21, 2010 20:49:04 GMT 1
Right good point Michelle.
Damn jes - that's too small, Im quite tall so I need a bigger horse.
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Post by anastasia55555 on Dec 21, 2010 20:52:51 GMT 1
whats quite tall?
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Post by pipgibson on Dec 21, 2010 20:54:39 GMT 1
I think you will also get a nice horse for that budget.... Have a look on www.horsequest.co.uk and go to alrounder's under 3k, Some nice sort's on there.xxx
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Post by rifruffian on Dec 21, 2010 21:04:16 GMT 1
sunflower, to answer the final question in your original post........the ability to find a horse that suits you has nothing to do with budget, except at the highest levels of competition. Given that on three occasions you have acquired a horse, 'not as described', you have not had to hand at the time of purchase, the skills necessary to assess the horse that is presented to you for sale.
So in your current search, to achieve a good result, you need someone on hand who can inspect and test the horse to ascertain if it could meet your requirements; and that expertise is far more important than any particular budget. The money can rarely be a good indicator that the horse suits you.
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Post by sunflower on Dec 21, 2010 21:06:51 GMT 1
I thought I had good experts with me at the time which proved not to be and they were all dealers with not very good reputations. Ive got an instructor coming with me this time though. But it does depend on how much your budget is.
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Post by anastasia55555 on Dec 21, 2010 21:07:23 GMT 1
rifruffian has a good point, this probably isnt what he is getting at, but imo, dont over look necessarily ones that are cheaper, or in fact free to a good home/gifted. I'm glad i didnt, because thats how i ended up with Apollo
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Post by Dragonmaster on Dec 21, 2010 21:20:47 GMT 1
Tall = needs 16 hh + horse? Not necessarily. It depends what you want to do. I'm 5'10", with long legs, and always rode the big horses. Riding schools gave me the 17 handers. I mainly rode a friend's 16.2 TB for years. Then I was offered a 14.2 pony on loan. I was sceptical but I took her. Rosie, the grey in my sig. Had her for 7 years now and have had the best fun ever with her. We do not compete but we do lots of hacking on roads and all terrains off road.
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Post by sunflower on Dec 21, 2010 21:22:47 GMT 1
Im 5ft 10 and I feel most comfortable on a 16.2/16.3. No offence meant to any pony owners I just feel more comfortable with my long legs on a taller horse.
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Post by anastasia55555 on Dec 21, 2010 21:23:50 GMT 1
i was going to say im 5ft 6" and often seen riding an 11.3hh Exmoor! hehe! although il admit, im not that far off the floor when i take my feet out the stirrups, but he is great to ride If i was brave enough i could jump, my sister jumps him over 2' and she is prob 5'2" ish. Apollo is 16.2hh, i dont feel too small on him but certainly would comfortably ride something smaller but still with a bit of meat to it! lol!
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Post by anastasia55555 on Dec 21, 2010 21:29:18 GMT 1
If i was in ur position, i would pick my maximum budget, and look at anything under that, that appears to be suitable. If you need a confidence giver, dont even bother giving something that says 'bombproof but needs confident rider' because its possible its a load of tripe! There are plenty of words and phrases i saw in adverts that put me off before asking any more questions. I was a nervous rider, who didnt want to do years of hard, confidence knocking work. Take a good look at the photos too, be wary of ones that only provide non-ridden pictures, ask if they have anymore, but if they dont supply any ridden ones then, i would be suspicious, if they are claming the world in ridden work. Make sure you try a few times, i used to get my sister to get on first, i knew if she wasnt comfortable i wouldnt be, but then realised, thats a bit daft, as we both have very different confidences. She rode Apollo when we went to see him the second time, but only after me and my friend who shared him in the beginning. Taking someone with you who really knows the ups and downs you have been through, and knows inside out what you need and are looking for.
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Post by gem on Dec 21, 2010 21:51:05 GMT 1
sounds like a very sensible budget, i also would avoid 4 year olds if you are looking for sensible and sane, i have a hugely sensible chap but he has his baby moments
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