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Post by marsayy on Dec 18, 2011 9:39:59 GMT 1
Wish me luck guys going to view 4 different horses next week. I originally was very specific in my search but after no luck I have thrown that away and now going to see anything remotely suitable. My friends are laughing at me as my search is taking me to see a 14.2 highland to a 16.1 ex racer lol and two others in between. ;D
One highland I am viewing is an ex brood mare 12 yrs has had 6 foals, she has been ridden before but not properly in the last 6 years. Any questions I should ask as I have never had anything to do with brood mares. I realise she will need a bit of retraining but I thought £2200 was a bit high for me as I'm not interested in breeding, thoughts guys??
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Post by jackiedo on Dec 18, 2011 10:02:11 GMT 1
I think so too.
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Post by specialsparkle3 on Dec 18, 2011 11:03:45 GMT 1
With the many thousands of horses for sale at the moment I believe you should continue to be specific in your search. If you had an M&M in your mind when you started your search an ex Racehorse would be so far removed from that in both ride, style of keeping ,and cost of feeding it is not what you REALLY want. Similarly if you were originally looking for a TB type would you really be happy with say a Highland ( and yes that one is too expensive unless it was an exceptionally good broodmare and bred winning stock and was being sold as a brood mare) IMHO when buying a horse, you must decide first what your aspirations for the future are. When you know that, then you know what type of horse you want.Buying a horse or pony just because it's a horse or pony is not a good recipe for a future partnership. Somewhere out there there is the horse that you want and is the right type for you. Stop panicking and continue your search sensibly---------------Sooner or later the right horse will find you.
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Post by julz on Dec 18, 2011 11:14:37 GMT 1
What did you originally have in mind, Marsayy?
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Post by bramblesmum on Dec 18, 2011 11:18:27 GMT 1
Ss is totally right, there are limitations with all breeds and differences a 12yr old highland may make a good basic allrounder but more often than not would find say lots of larger jumping beyond its capabilities. I am a pony lover but was gifted an ex racer and its taken me a long time to enjoy her for herself as she's so different to what I like I have come to love her but will always ride my native before her if given the choice I now have a sharer for her as this wasn't fair, best of luck horsehunting its not easy but its a buyers market so only go for what you really want,I would be concerned with taking on a 12yr old broodie who's been out of work 6yrs as there no guarantee she will come back into work and she is overpriced
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Post by jackiedo on Dec 18, 2011 13:52:27 GMT 1
I can add to what SS has said, I recently bought an ISH mare, as a companion for Zarello, and a replacement for my much loved April (TB) who I lost a while ago. I have looked and looked and bought this one as she seemed "right" I am used to the needs and attitudes of TB's and Arabs, and I hate to say this but I am struggling to bond with this mare, who has not done anything wrong at all. Take your time. You know what you are looking for..
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Post by gordo on Dec 18, 2011 14:45:20 GMT 1
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Post by jen1 on Dec 18, 2011 14:46:03 GMT 1
Wish me luck guys going to view 4 different horses next week. I originally was very specific in my search but after no luck I have thrown that away and now going to see anything remotely suitable. My friends are laughing at me as my search is taking me to see a 14.2 highland to a 16.1 ex racer lol and two others in between. ;D One highland I am viewing is an ex brood mare 12 yrs has had 6 foals, she has been ridden before but not properly in the last 6 years. Any questions I should ask as I have never had anything to do with brood mares. I realise she will need a bit of retraining but I thought £2200 was a bit high for me as I'm not interested in breeding, thoughts guys?? if the highland turns out to have the perfect temperament then im not sure you can put a price on safety and confidence giving, having said that i agree its a bit steep, and £1'800 would be a fair compromise,
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Post by wills on Dec 18, 2011 15:45:04 GMT 1
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Post by varkie on Dec 18, 2011 16:09:44 GMT 1
For a Highland, I don't actually think that's a bad price, even in the current market.
I'm horse hunting at the moment too, and also struggling to find anything. I've not even managed to view anything yet! Everything in the ads at the moment seems to be too big, too small, too young, too old, dodgy hocks, dodgy back, too sharp, or just not to do anything for me! The couple I have enquired about have either turned out to be sold, or to have something not declared in the advert which puts them out of the running.
I'm reminding myself atm that it is just before Xmas. In my experience (I've seen it on Project Horses as well as on other advertising sites) the advertising of horses drops off in early December until the first week in January, when it suddenly really picks up. So sit tight for now, and in a couple of weeks, there'll be a real influx of horses I expect.
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Post by marsayy on Dec 18, 2011 16:52:31 GMT 1
Hi Guys thanks for your advice.
I am looking for a steady forward going horse for happy hacking, no jumping. I did have a ID x 16H which I sold as she was very very slow, one of those you spent more time kicking on or walking faster yourself lol ;D and a highland that was sadly PTS.
I do prefer highlands but tend to fall in love with anything as long as they are responsive back. I do ride western and my daughter is 11 and will grow into whatever I get (currently she will be on a loan Hafie gelding) who will also be a pack pony.
I did email the western horse on horsemart but he had some specific shoeing needs I couldn't deal with as farriers are like hens teeth up here.
The brood mare is a worry as you say but the family want her to be a ridden horse now so I think I may be able to talk them down but I am looking at another cob highland x who sounds more suitable. Mind you I have viewed quite a few horses already but none have been right for me but like you all say if i take my time I will find the right one. But I am crossing my fingers!!
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Post by bertie666 on Dec 18, 2011 18:25:34 GMT 1
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Post by marsayy on Dec 18, 2011 18:38:37 GMT 1
Bertie 666 thanks thats the one I was talking about needs special shoes so not suitable for me, very much appreciated though.
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Post by wills on Dec 18, 2011 18:45:02 GMT 1
Thats a shame, he looks nice as well. I know what its like tho, farriers are like hens teeth whate i am as well.
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Post by bertie666 on Dec 18, 2011 18:47:30 GMT 1
def shame he looks lovely! Why special shoes? Whats the condition? Might go better barefoot.....
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