| Title: | Equine Notes Conference |
| Notice: | Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151 |
| Moderator: | MTADMS::COBURN IO |
| Created: | Tue Feb 11 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Jun 05 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
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I lost my horse Jasper a couple of years ago and wasn't in the position
of buying another horse. However, I do plan on buying a horse next year
(finally)...
I'd like to find out what I can afford since I haven't been in the
horse world for the past few years.
Basically, I'm looking for a Morgan or Tennessee Walker (Jasper was
part walker) gelding probably about 5 - 9 years old. I'd like the
horse to be somewhat trained to ride English and have the basics down
(walk, trot, canter). I trained Jasper in regard to jumping and
flying changes (somewhat with that) so I don't want to pay for that
training. Of course if the horse is already trained but doesn't cost
much more then that's not a big deal.
I like to ride English and also like trail riding. I want to find an
all-purpose horse.
Does anyone have any idea how much I would be looking at for a horse
(with good confirmation) who has the characteristics that I described?
Cindy
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| 1725.1 | My experiences only... | CSLALL::LCOBURN | Plan B Farm | Fri Apr 02 1993 12:55 | 30 |
With the economy the way it is, you shouldn't have to spend more than
2-3k for what you want, IMO. Keep your eyes and ears open to all
avenues, steer away from large training barns and barns that sell on
consignment if you are concerned about price....try to go private sale.
Naturally, the more training you require, the more you will pay, and
you will also pay more (generally) for purebreds, geldings, bloodlines,
show records, perfect conformation...but don't compromise on soundness.
7 years ago, I paid $200.00 for an 8 yr old Standardbred mare, right
off the track and no saddle training at all. 100% sound and healthy,
showed no racing injuries at all, exceptionally well mannered. It took
a lot of work to retrain her, but she developed into an exceptional
train horse and is absolutely the love of my life, I wouldn't trade
this mare for any international caliber horse.
5 years ago, I paid $500.00 for a 9 yr old Thoroughbred gelding, off
the track for several years with a fair amount of hunter training. He
has two bowed tendons, no other injuries, and has been sound since we
got him. Very nice to ride, extremely quiet, has a few 'head'
problems...he doesn't cross tie, he hates trailers, he panics when
confined in a stall. Still, he's very easy to work around and quite
tractable. He had no show history at the time, I showed him frequently
a few years ago and he consistently won hunter and pleasure and
equitation classes, and even a year-end championship in Adult
equitation and reserve in pleasure. He's a nice trail horse, an
athletic and smooth jumper, and just a good all-around guy.
Im pleased with my 'cheap' horses....keep your eyes open, and good
luck!
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| 1725.2 | Walkers | ABACUS::FULTZ | DONNA FULTZ | Fri Apr 02 1993 14:02 | 8 |
If your interested in Tennessee Walkers then run around 1000 to
2000
and if you want an older one over 16 they drop off significantly
If and when you decide I will be glad to give yo some leads..
Donna
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| 1725.3 | thanks | RANGER::SCHLENER | Fri Apr 02 1993 14:07 | 8 | |
RE .2
I bought Jasper when he was 12 years old. This time I'd like a younger
horse that I'll have for a long time (hopefully that is).
Thanks everyone. Sounds like I won't have to worry about spending big
bucks to get a good horse. And I'm willing to do alot of the training.
Cindy
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