Underweight horse

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I have found a horse to buy which ticks all of my boxes (temperament, experience, size etc) but one-it’s condition- it is definitely underweight.

If I go ahead I would have it 5 stage vetted.

It’s the end of winter so I’m hoping it isn’t a major issue, but I’m fairly inexperienced…

Would you buy an underweight horse?

Very pretty, but a little beyond 2 hours’ drive away!

OP mentioned this was her first horse, I can’t possibly stress enough how buying unseen isn’t right if that’s the case.

EJC equine in Tewksbury have a fabulous reputation. Might be worth a try.

@Lastqueenofscotland2 Completely agree, and not suggesting she does, but I wanted to make her aware that there's a very viable horse market outside the UK. It's possible to combine a holiday with horse shopping 😁