Keep it clean..

Paddock Sweeper / Field Cleaner. virtually un-used. Sutton Gurney Estate Manager 5.5 hp Briggs Stratton engine. Tine attachment Quad Hitch.
£2000. Selkirk
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Hints and tips on buying a horse

Buying a horse is a long term commitment not one to take lightly.
Here are some things to consider when you go looking at horses for sale. This is a simple guide, aiming to point you in the right direct and avoid costly or dangerous mistakes.

For a beginner, a more mature - bombproof horse will be experienced, not so skittish and used to being handled. Match your lack of experience to the horses' wealth of experience.

Always try the horse out – a trial or loan period is best, get written agreement on the trial period.

What about horse transport?

Go for temperament, not necessarily breed.

Only use auctions if you have expert guidance.

Ask questions:- Is the horse easy to shoe, clip, catch, load?

Does it have any nasty habits/vices?

Make sure the vaccinations are up to date?

Are the tack and rugs etc. included in the sale?

Does the horse/pony have a passport?

How long has the seller had the horse? Why are they selling it? Where did they get it from?

Take an experienced person with you to see the horse.

When you have trialled and found the perfect horse for you, arranged for it to be thoroughly checked by the vet. Insurance will probably want this report.

Let the vet know what you want the horse for first, so that he can confirm that it will and be fit and able for your purpose.

Lastly – get a signed and dated receipt.

Happy Hunting!

For the horselover in your life

Gents 9ct gold saddle ring, new unwanted gift, 29.7 g very large and heavy looks stunning, a good quality ring. £395
Swansea

The horse alphabet!

A is Appaloosa with a colourful coat
B is for Bay Mare, Broodmares and black horses of course
C is for Chestnut, both cobs and colts
D is for Dutch warmblood intelligent and eager to please
E is for Endurance –not for the faint hearted
F is for Fell Ponies, the trekkers’ best friend
G is for Gelding, enough said I think
H is for Hanoverian powerful and proud
I is for Irish Sports horse – a bookies delight
J is for Jutland, or jumping, whichever you prefer
K is for Knabstrupper a ringmasters delight
L is for the Lipizzaner Horse, noble and elegant
M is for mare, the mother of them all.
N is for the New Forest Pony British born and bred
O is for Other breeds that I might have forgotten
P is for Palomino, piebald or polo ponies for sale
Q is for Quarter horse, the cowboys dream
R is for racing the sport of Kings
S is for Shetland the oldest breed of all
T is for Thoroughbred – blue blood through and through
U is for Ukrainian Saddle Horse, no I didn’t make that up!
V is for eVenting, all good fun
W is for Warmblood or Welsh Section A - C
X if for Xilingol – or x breed, whichever you prefer
Y is for Young stock – best place to start
Z us for blaZe as every horse knows.

Horse Love.

My horse's feet are as swift as rolling thunder
He carries me away from all my fears
And when the world threatens to fall asunder
His mane is there to wipe away my tears.

Horsey Dilemmas

Owning a Pony - every little Girls dream!
But – it could turn into an expensive nightmare (no pun intended).There are several things to factor into your decision before you take the plunge and buy a horse or pony. The best thing to do is list the pros and cons.

Cons

Do you have the time? Especially in the shorter winter days?

Do you like mucking out?

Where are you going to keep the horse? Livery is convenient, but will cost more, if you don’t own a field there are land rental fees to consider. Also horses and ponies like company, can you share facilities?

Can you afford it? The costs to consider are bedding, hay, regular worming, regular shoeing, tack, rugs, vaccinations and insurance.

Do have or need horse transport.

Do you know anything about horses?

Pros

Fullfilling a life long dream/passion.

Good exercise and time spent out in the fresh air.

You are able to ride whenever you want to.

Good equestrian social life.

Teaches children/young adults how to be responsible for another living being.

Teaches you how to budget for what you really want.

Encourages teamwork.

So much to consider, but definitely not something to rush into without lots of research. Lots of things can be sourced through AdTrader horses for sale or AdTrader Horse Equipment. Also a good way to get started is to share or Loan a horse, split the cost and the care, sounds good to me.

A mini horse complete with a mini carriage.

Bennington mini 2 wheeler carriage.
Size 8 - 10.5hh , 2008, Black , Wheels 23 inch diameter aluminium wheels fitted with polyurethane tyres, Extras include Wicker basket and frame, vinyl leg flap , Carriage as new, hardly used. Complete with certificate of ownership, chassis number and owners’ manual. Also comes with custom built ‘Sleigh’. Carriage and pony used for Santa and his sleigh at children’s Christmas parties. To buy new costs £1500. Bought direct from Bennington. Only 2.5 years old ith all original paperwork. Shetland zilco harness also available. Outstanding Registered shetland pony may be available to right home.
Romsey

The perfect Gentleman - and good with kids!

Beautiful 14 yo 13.2hh connemara x for sale .
100% genuine forward going , been there done it fun pony , very low mileage as outgrown last 2/3 yrs , being totally wasted with us and not being used to his full potential . He is a 100% allrounder has done all PC/RC activites , excels jumping never comes home without a rosette, fast against the clock , very flashy with lovely paces . He has absolutely no vices and is good to box , shoe and catch etc. hacks alone or in company
Absolute gentleman in and out of stable , easy to do in all ways , good with kids , nothing fazes him
He will always look after his rider and never bucks , rears or bites etc. No history of laminitis, sweet itch or lameness , has been very well looked after, teeth and shoes just done in last 2 weeks
Extremely sad sale of this much loved boy 5* home only .
This is a pony in a million who will be sadly missed.
price includes all tack and rugs etc.
Glasgow