So, the OLD filly I wanted to buy has a deposit on her, so back to the drawing board.
A COTHer sent me a link for a nice, chill, 3yo Westphalian X TB mare (registerable RSPI). Down side is she is in Carson City, Michigan.
Thinking of getting a PPE on her. Can anyone recommend a PPE vet in the area? I think I would also need a shipper.
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That wouldnât be Marshall would it?
I have no idea. I wasnât involved in any of those transactions. I just happened to walk through the other side of the barn on occasion to see weird stuff going on with the race horses LoL.
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Are you talking single digits low 5 figures, or double digits? If in the low 20s, I know of a nice, tall 3 year old westfalen gelding that is two months under saddle local to me (he is at the barn where my 3 year old is getting started), flashy (chestnut with lots of chrome) and good breeding. PM me if you want the contact information.
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4 figures atm. My dog needs 2 TPLOs, so that killed my budget.
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After much consideration, I have decided to wait a while for my next purchase. I started my hunt with the idea in mind that I really wanted a PRE, Lusitano, or X of one or the other. I gave that up when I saw the prices on some of the nicer horses, but after reading the thread about them, I decided to hold off buying until we get the doggy vet bills paid off, so I can put more money into my horse buying budget.
Thank you all very much for your help!
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My friendâs relatively young mustang who is used for trail riding and fun was just diagnosed with navicular. I wouldnât expect magic and I also really wouldnât suggest one for someone who has a specific goal of upper level dressage with a low risk tolerance. Certainly there are many very neat individuals, but the odds that any particular unstarted one you find is going to enjoy and be successful at mid-level dressage seem pretty long.
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Is the 3 year old being sold by Wilson Sporthorses? Carrie is in Carson City, so it might be her farm. She is a fantastic rider/trainer and very honest, reputable seller if that is who is selling this mare. I can give some recommendations for a PPE if you want to PM me.
Never mindâI now see your post that you have decided to hold off on your horse search for now.
Thanks, it wasnât Carrie I donât think anyways. I am delaying my search until we are in a better financial position anyways.
I was doing some window shopping though, and have a question for you all. I came across a trainer with several 3 yo Freisian Xs that were all ready to ride a training test. They w/t/c in a frame, had nice transitions, and leg yielded. What are your thoughts on babies? When ever I had a horse that young, we mostly hacked and did limited long/low in the ring.
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I went out and did training level on my 3 year old. Parts were good⊠and parts were not so good, but itâs a learning experience. As long as youâre not DRILLING⊠some horses put the pieces together faster than others. I am not shocked by a 3 year old doing W/T/C and honestly thatâs all training level is. Thereâs a reason itâs called training level 
I am guessing if you really asked these horses to do a test youâd see their greenness on the loops, stretchy circle, transitions at specific letters, etc. What youâre seeing in an ad is the edited âbest of the bestâ and not the true level of training youâd see if you took these horses to a show and did the whole test under those conditions. I think training level work, an appropriate number of times a week and for an appropriate duration, is exactly what a young broke horse SHOULD be doing.
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I canât say enough about how wonderful Carolyn & Jim at GSF are or rave enough about the lovely, lovely horses they produce.
@Incantation- I know you said you wanted to wait, but Iâve personally owned 2 horses from their program and have seen about 10 more come through our barn as prospects. PM me if youâd like to know anything about them!
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Personally, if I was looking on a low budget, I would look on the racing QH tracks. I know someone who barrel races and buys her horses off the racing qh track and the ones Iâve seen can engage and use their hind legs incredibly and are very athletic, but also have good minds.
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Thank you! I posted a comment to get info, but it is pending.
Thanks. I donât know of any QH tracks near me. Do they have rehoming orgs like the TBs do?
I have a friend who has gotten a couple of horses through this organization and has been very happy with them:
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Just chiming in to say that Iâve had OTQH and love them. I restarted several for a breeder and they were all easy except one (that Iâm sure had a physical reason).
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I would second this on Amish horses. They are marching horses on roads created for cars at young ages. None of this is appropriate for their bodies or safety in general.
OP: Iâm quite biased on Spanish horses and most have amazing feet! They are generally sensitive, but can be so in your pocket with the right person and patience. There are a few good breeders in the US and Canada that you can usually find a decently priced young horse. Iâve owned a cross (TB/Andalusian) and PRE Andalusian. Both have had minimal health problems, great personality and work ethic.
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Thanks.
Yesterday I bought a lightly started 3yo brabant X filly. She has transport next weekend. She likely isnât going to be successful at higher levels of dressage, but she seems to have a very chill temperament, and she passed her PPE with no issues found. If nothing else, I think she will be a good foxhunter and low level eventer, and she was very reasonably priced.
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