Not quite sure what my question is - think I?m just looking for some encouragement, cheering up, advice?! I?m looking to buy my first horse. I?ve been riding consistently (weekly lessons plus some hacking) for the last 2 years. Have always wanted to own my own and so have just completed an NVQ in horse care so I could find out more about the stable management side. I?ve found a lovely local livery yard where the owner has been very receptive and encouraging to me being a new owner (she allows both part and full livery). So now what! How do I find my perfect horse?
I?m told there are loads of good horses out there so what do I look for and where? I?ve been scouring Horesquest, Horsemart, Horse and Hound, local ads. I?m looking for words like ?bomb proof, ?would suit a novice rider? , ?family friend? etc. I?m steering away from TB or ex-racehorses or competition horses. Is that right??
Have been to see 2 so far. The first was at the stables where I ride. He?d just been brought over from Ireland. He seemed lovely and was very well behaved on both visits (I caught him, tacked him up, rode him in and out of school, hosed him down etc) but we took a knowledgeable friend the second time and she said his feet were awful and he wasn?t worth what they were asking (they were not willing to negotiate on price). 2nd one I went to see was nice but very ?plodding?. He was a heavy looking cob and although people tell me a cob would be good for me, I?m not really that keen on the cob types I?ve seen so far.
So (finally - sorry!) what do you think I should be looking for, where shall I look, will I ever find one! I live on the Norfolk/Suffolk border if anyone knows of someone suitable (I?m 5ft6 and about 11st). Thank you!
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norfolknights · 04/10/2011 11:59
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