Could this be my next horse?
http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad163483
I’m 12 years old.
5′9"
I have taken english and western lessons on and off for the past two years.
If you don’t think this horse is OK, please give me some suggestions (I live in Colorado).
Thanks!
What do you think about this horse?
http://www.horseville.com/php/view.php?id=087950
Posting this is going to hurt my rating… but I just had to. The best response on this page is clearly the response written by "ap" If I were going to answer this post, I would agree with what she is saying with one important exception. Being 5′9" has nothing to do with the height of this horse. A person who is 6′2" could comfortably fit on this horse. 15.3 is a perfectly acceptable, average height for this horse. I am 5′9" and my mare is 15.3, and we look like we fit together just fine. The important thing is seeing where your legs hit the horse. A person who is 5′4" with a 37" inseam may be too "long" for the horse. But a person who is 5′9" with an average 34" inseam may fit the horse perfectly. You will need to sit on the horse to determine how your body falls. But most likely a horse who stands at 15.3 would be perfectly fine. In any case, visit the horse in person. Ask the owners to allow you to catch the horse in its feild, bring it into the barn, and tack it up by yourself. Often times owners will present a beautifully groomed and tacked horse, yet it took them 4 hours to chase the horse out of the pasture, and two full grown men to hold it steady while someone hoisted up a saddle! Basically, you should make several trips (w. vets, farriers, instructors, etc.) before buying any horse.
Good Luck… best answer should be ap!
She’s pretty. No vices. Go see her and see if it love at first sight.
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If you have been taking lessons for 2 years you might want a horse with a little more spirit than a 1 rating. At 5′9" and only 12 you also might want to look for one a little taller.
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You really need to go out and see the horse for yourself with someone who really knows horses and has your best interests at heart. Watch how the horse moves and see if it paddles or is knock-kneed. Have an adult check the hooves, withers….everything! You really need to have the horse checked out really good. I would also have it vet-checked before you buy it. A photograph can be manipulated so you need to see it in person. Also, don’t get emotionally attached to it until you know for sure if it is sound and worthy to buy. Horses are expensive….you want to make sure you are getting your money’s worth. Good luck! If this is not the one for you I would check with the Humane Society in your area. They may have some wonderful rescues that could use some love and attention.
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She looks like a very nice horse. As long as you check her out with your parents, she might be a really good horse for you to get. Just make sure your parents completely approve and agree. Make sure you can try riding her before buying her, and spend as much time with her as you can.
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I would take my instructor with me. This person/stable is selling a lot of horses that look like good horses, but you never know.
Make an appointment with your instructor and parents to help you make the right choice.
You need to look at all aspects of the horse(s). Since they have many, then look and possibly ride them all. You never know, a different horse might be better for you.
Also, feel free to see the horse again, and not make a choice on the first day. I would possibly ask if the horse can be taken on a trial week, to see if you get along with it.
Just remember, Mares can be tempermental, but not always.
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Horse owner, and buyer.
I don’t think you can buy a horse on-line, there are so many that are pretty, you need to go and spend time with the horse, do you bond or does the horse make you nervous. I would also look at a few, if you like one then get the vet check done. It is your decision, not a trainers.
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First, it’s tough to evaluate either horse from the photos and descriptions offered. I could be completely wrong in my assumptions, and the only way you’d know for sure is if you see both horses in person with an experienced trainer. I always recommend that first-time horse owners bring a professional with them when looking at horses. The finder’s fee associated with the service is well worth a knowledgeable opinion on the horse’s conformation, movement, temperament, and overall suitability. That being said, here’s what I think of both horses.
There are a couple of things that bother me about the first horse. The first is her size. At 15 hh, she’d be small for ME and I’m 5′6". If she’s very broad, she might take up enough leg that you don’t look too tall on her, but then again, she might not. And if you end up growing another couple of inches, you could easily outgrow her. You may want to consider a horse that’s at least 16 hh. The next thing that bothers me is her age. Six is still young, and with only two years of experience with horses, that still qualifies you as a beginner. I really get nervous when green riders are paired with green horses. It’s a recipe for disaster. She may be sweet and calm and level for her age, but it still makes me a bit weary. I’d look for something a little older with more experience. I can’t really evaluate the horse’s movement or even conformation from the pictures provided, especially with that thick winter coat. She does seem to be a bit of a stock type QH, which would probably make her more suited for western than English.
The second horse is only four, which is definitely too young in my opinion for a beginner. She’s had only three months of professional training, which means she’s still plenty green. She’s a bit taller than the first horse, but still has a bit more of that stock type (I’m an English rider at heart and partial to leggier hunter-types). The ad even says she needs a bit more riding. Always translate that to mean she’s green and still needs someone to show her the ropes. As a beginner, I just don’t think she’d be a suitable match for you.
Look for a horse that’s older, has proven experience in the discipline you want to pursue, and make sure you get a trainer and a vet to look at the horse with you.
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She is a little young for someone your age.
I would also worry about the fact she is double Zippo Pine Bar, who ever breed her should have know better.
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she sounds great i wish you the best of luck with her.
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Posting this is going to hurt my rating… but I just had to. The best response on this page is clearly the response written by "ap" If I were going to answer this post, I would agree with what she is saying with one important exception. Being 5′9" has nothing to do with the height of this horse. A person who is 6′2" could comfortably fit on this horse. 15.3 is a perfectly acceptable, average height for this horse. I am 5′9" and my mare is 15.3, and we look like we fit together just fine. The important thing is seeing where your legs hit the horse. A person who is 5′4" with a 37" inseam may be too "long" for the horse. But a person who is 5′9" with an average 34" inseam may fit the horse perfectly. You will need to sit on the horse to determine how your body falls. But most likely a horse who stands at 15.3 would be perfectly fine. In any case, visit the horse in person. Ask the owners to allow you to catch the horse in its feild, bring it into the barn, and tack it up by yourself. Often times owners will present a beautifully groomed and tacked horse, yet it took them 4 hours to chase the horse out of the pasture, and two full grown men to hold it steady while someone hoisted up a saddle! Basically, you should make several trips (w. vets, farriers, instructors, etc.) before buying any horse.
Good Luck… best answer should be ap!
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She looks like a cute horse,but,just like you shouldn’t buy a horse sight unseen,you shouldn’t buy her without going and looking at her,riding her if you can AND getting a vet check. Bring a knowledgable adult with you when you go to look at her. Although,you might want to look for a taller horse,15h. sounds a little small for a person of your height.
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