Horse hunting.?

Question

I live in the South East of England and am looking for a 15.2 horse from £2500-£3500. I want something good quality and genuine but not over priced. Does anyone have any experience of reliable horse traders/ dealers that would sell me something in that price range? It seems that most places will only go as low as £4000!

Remember I am in the south east and only 16 so cannot expect my parents to drive to the other side of England.

Many thanks!

Answer 1

Can't you pick one up from a rescue centre?  That would be best ethically wouldn't it?

Here's a good site explaining costs etc that you would be expected to pay:

http://hometown.aol.co.uk/horseuk/index....

Answer 2

Try the Pony Club website www.pcuk.org "classified" section

Answer 3

try www.horsemart.com

If you give me a rough idea of what you're looking for, I will have a look for you too (because I have no plans for tonight lol)

Feel free to email me :-)

Answer 4

http://www.adtrader.co.uk/

try this- you can select the price, region, type etc of the horse you want... thats where i found my perfect horse!

Answer 5

hi

we live in cambridgeshire area and there is a horse at my yard that is 15.2hh. He is around 13years old tb x id. He is priced in your price range.  He is very genuin and for sale as she has lost interest. Please email me via yahoo if you want more info. Also try websites such as:

www.horsemart.co.uk

www.pcuk.co.uk (go classifeids)

www.horsedeals.co.uk

www.horseandhound.co.uk

www.horsedeals.co.uk

hope this helps

thanks

Answer 6

I live in America so no help here re: local horse sales HOWEVER, why not consider "renting" a horse or exercising someone else's as I am sure there are lots of ppl who have horses but no time to train/ride them.  I am sure lots of folks would appreciate a teen coming in on a regular basis.  You could then save $ towards the purchase of a REALLY great horse when you can afford it and drive yourself.

Answer 7

Hi try these links:

http://www.horses-for-sale-uk.com/horses...

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/web/DisplayRe...

http://www.thehorseexchange.com/search_e...

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketpla...

There are some cracking horses in thet bunch, loads to choose from!

Good Luck, lets us know how you get on =)

Answer 8

I do find some horse dealers (not all) quite unreliable from friends experiences. i suggest a genuine website like HorseQuest which also has adverts from horse dealers so i suggest a good browse round there.

i wish the best for your horse hunting :P

Answer 9

Try a local riding stables. Usually there is horses for sale there, I brought both of my horses from riding schools!

You could have a lesson with a riding school and try out some horses, then ask a helper at the stables to tell you what the horse is like to handle etc. so you don't end up getting a moody horse!

Hope this helps!!!!

Answer 10

You haven't said what you intend to do with the horse or your level of experience but I know of a very good reputable trader who sells retrained racehorses.  The website is www.thoroughbredselections.co.uk and they are based in Chipstead, Surrey