OK so i am getting a horse maybe in sep and i have found some horses but i do not know witch one i like more?? i would just ride my horse English and jumps and some shows but i do not have a trailer so anyway i will get to the point i do not know witch horse i like more so i need help!!!!
here they are!
http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/cla...
http://www.equine.com/horses/ad_details.
http://www.horseville.com/php/view.php?i...
http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sal...
http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sal...
http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sal...
so i really do not know witch one
P.S. Don't get any ideas about these horses they are mine JK
:)
Answers:
First horse- she looks really behind the bit in one of the pics, looks like the owner hauls on her face alot, so she might have a strong mouth. It looks like she would need some retraining to get her out of the habit of going behind the bit.
Second horse- this mare looks nice, but really sounds like she has some major issues. I dont understand why the buyers would back out after the vet check unless something came up, or they found something out about the horse. People usually wont waste money on a vet check like that. She also is pretty cheap for having been shown and everything. I have to wonder if this mare is off the track, if so she may have some issuses related to that.
Third horse- I like the look of this one. He sounds quiet and nice, I like that he has been trail ridden, but he is kind of short, I dont know how competitive he would be for hunters at only 15.2 unless he had amazing movement. If all the tack is good quality he could be a really good deal.
Fourth horse- I dont think this horse has actually done anything. He looks nice, and is prob. really quiet, but as far as actual training, I would say he is green considering they dont have any pictures of him being ridden and they dont say if he has any show experiance, or even training. He is also really short to be competitive. I would say this one is a no if you want to jump and ride english- too small, and too green. If you want a cute little all around horse, maybe, i see him being way more western (esp. because they mention him being ridden in a bosal)
Fifth horse- She looks really nice. Why so cheap?? If she is sound, and sane she might be a really good deal. I have to wonder if she is difficult to handle though considering they say intermediate to experianced rider. Go try her out and see if you can handle her. I think she might be hot though.
Sixth horse- I would say dont bother with this one. I gaurentee he is not 16.1 hands like the ad claims. It also says he is green at the canter still, which will take you awhile to get him solid at it, he will need a TON of work before you can start jumping him. The one picture of him trotting makes him look like he has way too much knee action. He isn't even registered...The owner also sounds like they will be difficult to work with, it doesn't sound like they really want him sold, but just a lease insted.
Just go try the horses you like, it wil be a lot easier to make a decision. Plus, if you try out a ton of horses you will get a better idea of exactly what you want.
It really all depends on hoe the horse and you get along. If this will be your first horse i woulld stay away from any horse that is a "project" meaning it still needs more training. and a green horse with a green rider is never a good combination. You should just go and look at several different horses until you find one that you just cant live without.
well personally i like just one sneaker the best he is registered and really well bred but it is up to you to deiced which horse you want to buy when you go to look at the horses you should no which one to buy some of the other horses you have listed need schooling and personally i wouldn't like to school a horse any than 5 years old.
p.s. the fifth horse looks to thin to me.
i like the second, fifth, and last one. the first one looked as if he was getting away from the bit because his head was past vertical. the last one was trotting like he was performing even though he was just playing around in his field. #1, 5,6 are the best. ps would have to clip last one; shaggy looking
i would say either the second one, or the last one. the second one (the tb) looks very interested and alert to what is going on, and anticipates his jumps. the last one (the paint) is just as gorgeous and might easily be a good english horse.
i personally liked the 2nd and 5th ones the best.
good luck!
First I would like to say this, the horse market is at a low...are the horses you picked what you really want or do you want somehing that is already trained for the same money? When it comes down to it a horse is worth as much as you are willing to pay, just be realistic.
I think it totally depends on how much time you want to put in and for sure what kind of riding you want to do and if you think you may want to advance. From the sounds of it all of the horses you have picked would need additional training for what you want to do and an intermediate to experienced rider to do it. If you don't mind then I think you have some great choices for lower level competition and some great choices with the possbility of advancement. I would also like to say you should also make sure the horse you pick will be able to advance to the levels you may like to go to...in short pick one that will suit you for some time to come so you are not out looking again in a year or two. Good luck !!
i like the first horse, April, because she has a great body postion, she's very, very, very friendly :), and she is soooooooooooo cute.
SheBCool first choice- . She is in great shape, and if you can continue to jump her (without trailering her, as you said you don't have one), her hindquarters are going to continue to build up.
Ask for a right side shot of her, to be sure her legs are clean on that side.
April would be my second choice.Check on that negotiable price. Good lines, sweet face, great conformation overall.
Both have really nice shoulder lines, and will not land like a ton of bricks.
Avoid any horse that says 'needs reschooled', unless you are into dealing with problems. Some folks enjoy that. If you are, then you might try Zoey. But do negotiate that price down. It is a red flag when someone backs down on buying, and they rarely put the real reason in there. Might have tried her, and found her pretty flighty.
You mentioned more English style riding, so unless you want to reschool Just One Sneaker, you are going to learn Western- LOL! Besides, his shoulder is not going to let him jump with any style and grace. However, he would make a superb emdurance horse, looking at his conformation. You would have to check him out in person, though, as his personality might not let that happen...he might be too laid back.
Didn't find the others to be what these are.
Good luck in choosing, and let me know what you picked!
Photos only as good as the person taking them.
I tell people look at a 100 then you will know which one is for you. And when you say do not get any ideas. It is first come first get. No not looking for another horse. Have to many right now.
You need one that you can ride. That you are not afriad to go over jumps.
Plus if you are jumping you should have a teacher. Jumping is not like games. Were any person that can say on a horse can do it. And some of them do not do that either.
When you get the teacher they should be help you find the right horse.
The 2nd or the 5th and I would have a hard time choosing between the two. Are you sure the price is right on the 5th horse? I really like her and she is not too skinny! She is in perfect body fat condition! All horses should be in that kind of condition.
Then horse #1 would be my 3rd choice. Horse #3 looks like it is over in the knees. Horse #4 is not very athletic looking which is why he has been a Therapeutic mount and he just doesn't do anything for me and horse #6 there really isn't any pictures there that would justify their asking price.
No one else can ever tell you which horse YOU want. You will just have to try each one and decide which one you will enjoy the most for the discipline you have chosen.
You cannot look at pictures and read what someone wants you to know about a horse and trust yourself to know what you are looking at, neither can anyone else. It just doesn't work that way.
I do see some conformation faults in a few, but maybe the horse's performance and temperament makes up for that. You won't know til you have given it a go.or 5 or 6.
Best wishes and a feed bucket full of good luck to you on your decision.
they are all lovley but i like the second the most. p.s prices are very reasonable in the u.s! iv just paid 拢6,000 for an eventer in the u.k!
bennys so cute and from what u say i think you should be an exelent trainer! you allready sound like a gret rider!
First off, riding for 10 years is very different from training or starting a horse. I have worked with some of the biggest names in AQHA and APHA, competed at AQHA and APHA worlds, and seen people who have ridden MANY more years that you that simply do not have the ability to train a horse. There is a difference in riding and training. Not all trainers are pretty riders either so I am not knocking anyone!
1st horse) This horse is ok. You would have to retrain her to drive with her hind end instead of pulling with her front end. This would "fix" her being behind the bit. Leg, LEG, LEG! LOL I'm not thrilled with her conformation, but she is also not squared up properly so it is hard to tell. Her hind end is VERY weak compared to her front end.
2nd horse) Nice looking horse from what I can tell, BUT there is no conformation shot. It does not sound like she has any problems, but simply has set so will need a refreshers course. I would want to see her take some jumps in person as she is dropping her front legs and not tucking her fetlocks up in the picture. You do NOT want her if that is the case if you are going to seriously show. This is another horse that will you will to train to drive with her hind end.
3rd) No. just no. If that is the best photo they have of him (which you general post the best), then I would not even bother looking at him personally.
4th) I would love this horse as a WESTERN working horse, but would have to pass as an English. He does not have a very good front end, and his hip is not the best. Sounds like he has an AMAZING personality though. If you were wanting a horse for around the house or SMALL shows, go and look at him.
5th) This is my favorite out of those that you posted. My only draw back is that they were commenting on her pedigree. Did she race? If so, have her THOROUGHLY vetted. I have retrained ex-race horses. They can make AMAZING mounts, but need a gentle yet firm (NOT MEAN) hand. I like her conformation, her neck ties in well, clean throat latch, etc. It is a decent price also!
6th) I LOVE paints, but for what you want. I would have to say no. He has WAY to much knee and hock action and will never be a flat mover that you will need in HUS and dressage. No.
my favorite is April, she has got good conformation from what i can see, and moves well, going on the picture here
I really liked the first mare, I would avoid the 2nd one, because I have had to "reschool" horses before, %26 it's a LOT of extra work, %26 not always very fun. (depends on the horse's mentality, though.)
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