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Post by rifruffian on Dec 21, 2010 21:53:27 GMT 1
Hullo a5, that is an interesting buying technique that you describe but not one that I would ever use. Why not the buyer to 'internally' fix the budget, but consider all possibilities offered for sale up to even three times the budget? The asking price very often cannot be realistically achieved and a plausible buyer, at the right time, sometimes has scope to negotiate huge discount. But you have to have stomach for it, negotiations are not everyone's idea of fun.
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Post by jes on Dec 21, 2010 21:58:44 GMT 1
I'm 5'10" too and have a 15.2 Welsh D and a 15.1 cob. Both take up a lot of my leg and I feel and look fine on them. My YO's horse is quite chunky and also takes up a lot of leg. She felt huge to me when I had a sit on her, lol! ;D
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Post by anastasia55555 on Dec 21, 2010 22:05:27 GMT 1
Hullo a5, that is an interesting buying technique that you describe but not one that I would ever use. Why not the buyer to 'internally' fix the budget, but consider all possibilities offered for sale up to even three times the budget? The asking price very often cannot be realistically achieved and a plausible buyer, at the right time, sometimes has scope to negotiate huge discount. But you have to have stomach for it, negotiations are not everyone's idea of fun. personally i would have to put an upper limit, to the fact of literally how much money i have possible to spend, because to me, it seems like setting yourself up for heart break if you look for something drastically over what you can realistically afford. I'm not sure if we have crossed wires here somewhere ;D If money was no object (i wish) then i probably wouldnt worry about the price if everything else clicked into place, until i win the lotto tho and many others i expect lol, a budget will probably always be present.
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Post by devongirl62 on Dec 21, 2010 22:06:16 GMT 1
not sure where you are some nice ones on a friends website poniesdevon.co.uk and also on another friends websites BroadRiver-Stud or wwwProperHorsecoms
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Post by jennyb on Dec 21, 2010 22:21:38 GMT 1
I bought my dream horse for around that price - €3.5k. Cost me a few more quid by the time I had imported him though! He is nothing like your criteria though - at the time he was a 4yo unbacked, untrained, 14.2hh Lipizzaner stallion in not the best condition. He should have been double the price though, there are bargains to be had if you search!
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Post by Emily+Meg on Dec 22, 2010 11:39:39 GMT 1
That sounds a reasonable budget. Keep on searching, they are out there!
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Post by steve on Dec 22, 2010 11:52:29 GMT 1
Depends very much on your ability and support network really, but personally I would advise against a 4 or 5 y/o if you are not used to youngsters. They may be saintly with a competant rider/trainer, but could turn into a handful if they feel you are lacking in confidence. I dont mean any offence as I dont know you, but if you feel you are capable of riding a youngster then thats great.
For me if I was considering a youngster again, I'd buy something unbacked, as you are paying a premieum for the backing process, where you could buy a really nice 3y'o and do it yourself or pay someone you trust to do it!
Good luck!!
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Post by mrsmills on Dec 22, 2010 16:43:33 GMT 1
I would also echo the comments made that bargains are out there if you are patient, flexible and a little lucky.
I desperately wanted a particular breed of horse, but when I started looking 18 months ago they were all out of my price range. Eventually I found an ex-brood mare, with a fantastic temperament, which I plan to bring slowly back into work - she cost me £1500, but was originally for sale for £4000. Once back in work she would be worth a lot more.
Perhaps even consider contacting equine rescue centres - they have many suitable horses desperate for homes.
I would also warn against getting a youngster unless you genuinely feel you have the abilities to deal with their education and baby tantrams.
Very best of luck in finding your horsey companion.
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Post by tikkatonks on Dec 23, 2010 9:20:42 GMT 1
To be fair having an 'expert' there is no guarantee, I have bought quite a lot of horses over the years and helped others choose horses, but still make mistakes (usually for me). Particularly on a low budget where you have to buy horses with 'issues' that you believe you can fix.
Given the problems you have had and the economic climate, I would push strongly for a loan with a view to buy so you don't have the heartache and problems if you don't get it right. Also given whats happened I would suggest ages 8-12 may help as they are likely to be more established and consistent.
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Post by Caroline on Dec 23, 2010 15:48:22 GMT 1
Would you consider this beautiful fellow? www.horsemart.co.uk/companions_horse_20_yrs_16_1_hh_black_kent/advert/138610I don't think he is physically capable of serious competing anymore, but he may be able to do a bit still - you could ask his owner. He would be a wonderful confidence giver I suspect - particularly for someone wanting to take their jumping confidence up a level. They are looking for a 5* home, with stabling, for this lad. I dearly wish I could afford another. It would be such an honour to look after this beautiful mega-star of a horse! For the right person, it is a wonderful opportunity!
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Post by sunflower on Dec 23, 2010 20:53:32 GMT 1
I cant open the link, but Kent's too far anyway Im near Chester. There arent a lot of loans with view to buy even when I started looking in September.
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Post by anastasia55555 on Dec 23, 2010 20:57:07 GMT 1
Sometimes its worth asking sunflower, especially if they arent having many people looking (about loan for a number of weeks, unlikely for longer than that, unless they are a very nice person!)
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Post by jen1 on Dec 24, 2010 0:29:38 GMT 1
you can have barney for £1.50 and with a novice, in his lar de lar state, he is bomb proof out on any rds ,sweet nature loving well mannered but at times can be a shirty begger when asked for canter, and id assume his jump of 1 million foot would be a bit on the big side, i know folks are saying stay away with a 4 year old, and thats fine, but what if you picked tb up for less than 1k, and spent 2 to 3 k working wth and ra, what a journey that would be,
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Post by sunflower on Dec 24, 2010 10:05:01 GMT 1
what a good boy jen1 for standing next to the helicopter. I think its worth asking maybe for a loan for say a month obv. I would put a deposit down.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2010 13:33:03 GMT 1
I think the suggestion of going to a rescue centre is a really good one, they'll be less likely than an instructor to make a mistake because they really know the horses , and they'll be a lot more honest than many private sellers or dealers. Also, it means if you do get another unsuitable one they'll take it back and help you to find a better match
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