Horse for my 40th after 16 years of not riding...

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We have ponies as my two DC ride so not a complete horse owner novices but recently I have started to think that it might be nice for me have something of my own so I could primarily hack out with my girls but also have a bit of me time.

Trouble is I’m not really sure where to start, I’m not interested in eventing/competing and I’m not particularly fit or sharp thinking so not wanting anything too fresh but I also don’t want a hairy cob. (as lovable as they are)

Ideally I would like something safe that I could hack out on, looks nice but mostly a big confidence giver...

Where would you start?

If you can, I would go for a loan or loan with view to buy of a well loved horse from a private home but wouldn’t get too hung up on type of horse or previous career. I loaned out a really nice mare when I had no time or money for her but didn’t want to sell. I imagine there will be a few of those after lock down and you also often see really nice horses advertised in the autumn when their riders go off to university.