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Post by spirithawk06 on Mar 14, 2016 22:11:06 GMT
I know you guys like to look, so I figured I'd let you guys help if you want.
Apollo is just too much horse for Isabella and is for sale.
He would need to sell first before we could purchase a new one and we have a potential trade up in the air, but it's not set.
So here's what we're looking for...
Nothing so old that it will croak next year.
Nothing so young it's still wet behind the ears.
Color doesn't matter.
We're looking for a beginner safe horse or pony that will be big enough for her to have for a while.
She's 9 years old and we do have someone to give her lessons, but she needs one that won't take advantage of her.
We prefer barefoot, but are open.
Has to be safe and sane.
Mare or gelding, no studs!
Easy keeper preferred. No kick, buck, bite, or rear.
Budget will probably be around $700. (I know it's a tall order but if Apollo sells, we'll likely be on the road for the mare we are talking to the guy about and she's $400).
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mistersmom
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Post by mistersmom on Mar 15, 2016 2:04:22 GMT
Fun! I will definitely keep my eyes and ears open for you.
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Post by spirithawk06 on Mar 15, 2016 3:11:46 GMT
Appreciate it! If you know an experienced horse person looking for a project, Apollo is for sale or trade for a safer horse for Isabella.
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Post by spirithawk06 on Mar 18, 2016 1:00:04 GMT
 Vet check on her tomorrow. The lady will meet us halfway on her. Former lesson horse ridden by a 7 and 8 year old. She's a little too big for her 5 year old granddaughter, so she's selling to buy something smaller and the other kids have outgrown her. No bad habits and good hooves, follows the kids around like a puppy. 11 years old 13.2 hands, good hooves and exactly what we were looking for and at a really good price! I can't get the videos posted here either  or the other pictures. If all goes well, she's coming home next Friday!!!!! |
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Post by mistersmom on Mar 18, 2016 1:50:39 GMT
She's cute! She doesn't look like a pony in that photo. Good luck!
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Post by spirithawk06 on Mar 18, 2016 1:56:17 GMT
My bad on the pony bit. Don't know what breed. Didn't really matter since she's pretty much what we were looking for. I'll ask the seller.
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Post by spirithawk06 on Mar 18, 2016 2:09:30 GMT
She said she's an appaloosa. 13.2 hands for an appy?
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Post by mistersmom on Mar 18, 2016 14:12:27 GMT
I guess they could be that small but I would lean more towards POA. Is the mare registered? If not, the owner is probably just seeing the spots and calling her an appy. But it really doesn't matter what breed she is as long as she is what you are looking for!
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Post by spirithawk06 on Mar 23, 2016 21:39:09 GMT
Mare didn't pass her vet check. She may have cancer so the seller is pulling her from the market until she knows for sure. Bummer. Going look at this guy this afternoon. www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-1062837 |
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Post by horselady on Mar 24, 2016 0:53:48 GMT
Why are you looking at a 16 had tb.  ? he is way to big for a 9 year old child and will be too strong??. look in the poa or shorter morgan qq cross. at my age and ability i would not want to handle a horse that age and size... and he probably had bowed tendon or shin splints. especially if he was raced. look at upper lip for tattoo. i do not like him his conformation is awful.. low pasterns in the hind and he looks short body and will over reach hind to front. please pass on him. |
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Post by horselady on Mar 24, 2016 1:04:50 GMT
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Post by spirithawk06 on Mar 24, 2016 2:32:50 GMT
Temperapment wise, he was pretty great. Very laid back and patient with her and listened well for me as well.
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Post by spirithawk06 on Mar 24, 2016 3:06:55 GMT
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Post by spirithawk06 on Mar 24, 2016 3:23:04 GMT
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Post by horselady on Mar 24, 2016 11:40:07 GMT
she looks ok to me. ask why she has to have a mechanical hack for a bridle.. at least that is what it looks like. in kids hands that would not be my choice of bridle for them to have. nice horse. batonrouge.craigslist.org/grd/5503689253.htmlthis gelding looks ok too. my question is why are they riding him in a side pull with two hands if he neck reins.?? worth the money if i were looking. so many to choose from oh and the grey mare for 1000 make offer. |
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Post by horselover4life on Mar 25, 2016 13:38:22 GMT
smileys-home-474322 ...get comfy....you'll need it.
Book arriving....
I'll chime in....
Of all you posted..
lafayette.craigslist.org/grd/5501056439.html
Size is more appropriate for a child.
Ridden by a child {although far more experienced} in pictures...
Has the ability to get up and go, be ridden by a more experienced rider but has patience for a beginner.
So she came from a kill pen....do you realize how many excellent horses are in kill pens because the owner threw them away???
She is in good age, decent weight, been ridden pretty consistent and UTD with new vet care.
So, not all Arabians are hot and crazy as people think...
Although she has a tie down she is not pressuring it but carrying herself...
What you can see of her standing and being ridden she looks to have a nice conformation....meaning comfortable ride for your niece.
I do question only the second time the child is riding as the poster states...the kid is to perfect in some of her equitation for a rank beginner...
I question why strong arm riding is done to the chestnut {http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/grd/5503689253.html}
Read carefully the blurb... WAS a kids horse, being ridden and handled by a adult.
He though has much possibilities and with some much needed weight will be gorgeous. He actually has a nice build on him and good clean leg movement in his pictures.
If his mane was allowed to grow in it would diminish his "ugly" you currently see...he is actually cute looking.
Could this again be a kids horse?
This one also has great possibilities... {http://gulfport.craigslist.org/grd/5501020258.html}
A nice eye, nice proportional build.
She lacks some groceries and muscle.
She is not huge in build and barrel, but has room for your niece to grow with and into her.
I would like to see her ridden in a soft bit and bridle and dump the mechanical hack...these are not for beginner riders, period!
Beginner safe horses cost money, period.
I would expect any of these to have "baggage" coming along with them...
In not any order of what you posted...
I agree with hl that you should be very careful of that 16 hand Thoroughbred... first off he is to big for a small rider, a beginner rider.
He has some serious confirmation flaws that can create issue in many areas...
Due to his size he will be difficult for your neice to groom, saddle and take care of independently...
Due to his size he also will have a large stride and impulsion, something you can accomodate to and for but the horse is not yours but your nieces...
You do not need a rope horse, period.
The fact he is a advertised roping horse and so cheap  ....rope horses are normally worth money, even old ones.
In my experience with rope horses, if you look them in the face you can't catch them.. they are taught to go away from eye contact.
Hard stop and pretty get up and go...not so forgiving.
The one thing I will say about near every horse you presented....
None are being ridden outside of a ring or some sort of enclosure...
Is your niece not going to trail ride? Only ride in a ring setting?
Horse going to be stalled and boarded or kept like yours are?
These are the things you need to see and look for...easy to catch, easy to lead and have her handle and groom completely {hooves too}.
Easy and small enough she can groom, saddle and bridle alone...
Looking at horses to big for her defeats the purpose of her learning and being independent a rider...she first off needs to be able to reach that which she owns to groom, ride, love on it and not to be so afraid when she falls off it to get back on...and she will fall off!!
She needs to be able to control the animal on trails if that is what is being planned.... you need for her to ride, not you, any horse when trying them out on trails.
Most important she needs to be comfortable and feel safe on the horse first and foremost. It is to be her horse, not yours, not the trainer/instructor but hers.
If she is not comfortable, safe feeling she will not ride confidently but with fear....that is not fun, not a good combination and downright dangerous...
I will now... 
When you post some new choices I will add again and make another "book"...
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Post by spirithawk06 on Mar 25, 2016 21:09:38 GMT
We passed on the TB. She did ride him. Found out the people rode him befire we got there. He kept yawning and tried to lay down with her on his back. That in addition to his size and conformation made us pass on him. He was very laid back but now I'm wondering if he was tired out.
Arabian mare sold just before I inquired about her.
We are going look at a mare maybe this weekend. I don't have her ad handy. She's only 45 min away.
Moonshine, the lesson horse we were going to buy should have her test results back in a week. If they're clear, we will likely still purchase her after speaking to the vet.
For now, we are focusing on getting Apollo sold since the guy wasn't able to get him. Tilley is a good horse for her to start on. Bella is light enough not to aggravate her hoof and it's improving with every trim. She will be getting riding lessons on her until my aunt and uncle are ready to buy.
Thank you all for your input. Please do share any you find that we should consider.
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Post by spirithawk06 on Apr 24, 2016 17:22:01 GMT
Your opinions on buying a horse with heaves? She is on meds, asymptomatic on meds. Dexamethasone and clenbuterol.
Leaning towards no, but don't want to scratch her off the list offhand since she fits our other criteria. We're looking more for my aunt now since Isabella will be riding Tilley and getting lessons on her as soon as we decide which instructor we want to go with. The one we were originally using, I'm having my doubts, (too inconsistent and completely confused Apollo in the 2 training sessions he did) so we're shopping around for an instructor now.
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Post by horselover4life on Apr 24, 2016 19:32:36 GMT
NO, No, no.....NO!!! 
Known heaves on this much medication....hell NO!!
A lifetime of meds that barely control.
She is asymptomatic because she is on those meds...it is springtime and the "season" only beginning that the horse truly suffers through.
Those meds have some side effects that are not nice too.
A progressive disease that horses in southern climate and higher humidity suffer worst from.
To watch a horse try desperately to get a breath of air in and out is not a pretty sight...
To listen and watch a horse cough trying to force air in/out of the lungs...
True story...
Neighbor and friend has a "newly" diagnosed COPD/heave horse. Diagnosed in October 2015...
Using dex already at 3-5 pills every single day to keep him not coughing or hard breathing...
His feet already show the difference.... dropped sole, flat now with loss of concavity...looks like he foundered when you see his feet.
Terrible cracks on a horse who had wonderful, healthy feet...no more!!
Please, do not do this to yourself...
If you owned the horse already and the animal developed the disease, fine you then deal with it, the medications and expenses and health issues that go along with heaves...
To buy a horse already on medication and a known heave/COPD horse....
NO, please, please do not!
This horse is unsound.
She may have a very short time she will be able to be ridden...then what?
I have had to many experiences where I worked with COPD horses....it is a sentence for failing health and not even for some to be a pasture pet...
Just my opinion, but a loud NO.
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Post by horselady on Apr 24, 2016 20:25:52 GMT
I agree with hl4l....
keep looking something will come up.
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or the other pictures.
? he is way to big for a 9 year old child and will be too strong??. look in the poa or shorter morgan qq cross. 
....rope horses are normally worth money, even old ones.
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