*UPDATE*My Possible New Horse...what do you think???? **PICS**

[Bec]

It is hard going into this with an open mind...color isn't everything...lol. If i was going to go look for a horse and buy it based on looks alone, I would look no further!!

 

[karanleaf]

I Totally agree with you on that one

We have 6 total, 2 sorrels mother Queenie & daughter Lil Star, 1 chestnut my american saddlebred Big Sis, her daughter Kendal the yearling looks bay now but her dad is appy and spots are starting to show, then a red dunn Anne, and then there's the Rocket man. so we have good color at the Gravy Ranch, but we have more for good temperment all are fairly easy to handle on the ground and from the saddle. If not we wouldn't keep them.. If I couldn't trust them around my kids they would have other homes. The horse has to match with the rider or its a fight and some times a wreck. Good luck with which ever horse seems to be the best for your daughter and you

 

[snowydiamonds]

After working w/horses that hated people and they turned out so gentle for my own children, this little lady looks like a GEM, especially the pic of her looking shy w/your DH, so ladylike

Once you and your daughter work w/her, that lil belly will tighten up like it should, she's just been relaxing and "hangin" so the girth may be a bit wide for your daughter at first. That may be the only draw back, as my youngest daughter had trouble when she was your daughter's age.

I had mine sit on a pack saddle, sidesaddle like, for a while until she felt she could stretch and relax w/our horses. I couldn't sit side saddle myself! But my daughter was all bone at that age.

What a great thread, after reading so many horses being given away asap right now, THANK YOU

 

[Akane]

Her conformation isn't bad. She's pretty well balanced. It's just hard to tell with that bit of extra fat she's carrying. I can see the line of fat along her shoulders and barrel. Those would slim down a lot. Then muscle up her hindquarters and she's look good. I couldn't see how her head and neck compare to her body since the side pics all had her head down. Only thing I really see is she stands a bit under in the hindquarters but that's not a major fault and some would even prefer a horse with a bit of a slant (sometimes easier to collect) to straight up and down.

I do agree she really doesn't look 15h. I wouldn't consider that a problem though. My biggest paint or quarter horse is 15h and I've never owned one bigger. They've always been around 14.2-14.3. The only time I looked for a bigger horse was when I wanted to go riding with my ex who was over 6'6' and 300lbs. Even then a stocky 15-15.1 mare worked fine.

 

[Bec]

I thought she looked a bit ummm...fluffy? LOL. but i think with some ring work and being ridden 4-5 days a week, she will tone up a bit. She had some jiggle when she was jogging along side my hubby.

I am loving this thread too, who would have thought that there would be this many knowledgeable horse people on a chicken forum?!! Every one is giving me such great advise and tips!! All of you are just great!! Keep them coming!!!

 

[Bec]

I am extremely upset. We had plans to go back up to ride Bella and try her out, if all went well, we were going to buy her. I called the girl yesterday, she didn't call back. She emailed me today to tell me she sold her! She knew we were coming back up and were VERY interested and if all went well we wanted her. The girl said she would not sell her until she knew on way or another with us. I am so mad, sad, po'd, pset..everything I can possibly feel right now. My daughter loved her and is upset too....

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[buck-wild-chick]

omg I cant believe someone would do that(well catually I can)

but I hate it when people do that grrrrrrr

Im sorry that you and your daughter are upset and I hope you can find another ponie for her..

 

[Sebrightmom]

I am sorry she sold her. She should of atleast called you first asking if you were still going to come look again. People can be rude. I hope you find another one you like. Good Luck. Right now it is a buyers market.

 

[Bec]

Thank you. I am upset, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. I hope there is another one out there for us. What that girl did was dirty. One of that last things I said before we left was, We will be back up later this week, I don't want her to be up and sold by the. The girls said, No, I won't sell her until I know what you guys are going to do. We said ok, then we will see you later this week. So i called her yesterday to confirm and never heard back, then got the email saying that she had someone come out and ride her and she sold her to them...she said Thanks and I'm sorry. That was it. I was sooo mad..I guess when I give someone my word, I and true to that to the end. Not everyone is like that...obviously, and I knew that, but she just seemed so nice and honest. Lesson learned.

 

[texasreb]

I'm so sorry! Did you have a written agreement or a deposit? If so, you might have legal recourse.

In defense of the horse owner: money talks. I've sold a lot of "big ticket" items and a long time ago I started asking people for a non-refundable deposit if they wanted me to hold something for whatever reason. 90% of people will not put down the deposit, nor will they buy the item. Of those who have put down the deposit, none has ever backed out. I usually make the deposit 1/4 to 1/3 of the total price of the item.

Buyers want to tie up an item (with just a verbal agreement) while they go out shopping for a better deal. This can cause the seller to lose a sale if someone comes along with money in hand.

My advise for the next horse (this is what I do when I'm shopping):

Take whatever you need to test the item (horse)--saddle, bridle, halter and lead, etc

Bring cash with you.

Bring your truck and trailer.

If you are serious but don't have everything you need to take a horse home right away---off to put down a non-refundable deposit and bring pen and paper to get it in writing.