What do you think of this horse?

**CarrieB** · 02-19-2006, 10:30 PM

I have been looking into buying a horse. I was wondering what you think about horses for sale at breeding places. They seem more expensive, but they kind of seem like they were trained very well. Are those horses usually for the experinced horse people? I found this horse for sale in Washington, I don't know if we can post websites so I'll just put what they said about him.

***Striking 1996 grey Arabian gelding with mulitple show wins and Championships in Country Pleasure. A sweet guy who is fun to show and loves to show off. Qualified for Regions 4 & 5 as well as Nationals in Open Country Pleasure and is ready to go for an amateur or youth rider who wants to win. $7,500 obo***

It sounds good to me but Im not an expert... what do you guys thinK? And what is considered an amateur? I just emailed their website to get more info on him. And are geldings ok for beginners? Thanks!!

**flamepony12** · 02-19-2006, 10:44 PM

It all pretty much depends on your riding experience, the horse's experience, etc.. by looking at the ad, it looks like he might be owned by people who are pretty serious about showing him. You should ask yourself whether you're interested in showing or pleasure riding. I think the best thing to do would to first go and try the horse, see if you two click. If you do, see if you can take him on a trial period, and if he works out, make sure to get a vet to look him over to make sure he's sound. good luck!

**CarrieB** · 02-19-2006, 11:05 PM

Thanks for your reply! I'll ask my dad to see if he likes him. I actully did want to do some show, along with pleasure too. I just hope he isn't sold yet!!!

**CarrieB** · 02-20-2006, 01:23 AM

The stables just reply'd back and the horse is not sold yet! I'm going to try not to get to excited because I don't want to be disapointed if he is unsound or something, but this horse seems perfect. We'll see what my dad says in the morning

!!! Wish me luck, my dad is tough to talk about horses with, he is scared of them!

**dab_20** · 02-20-2006, 01:22 PM

When they say 'ready to go for an amateur' it just means they are ok with younger less experienced people I think.

Geldings are just fine with beginners... it's stallions that you don't want if your a beginner.

Hope everything goes well when you meet the horse!!

**Miss Z** · 02-20-2006, 01:26 PM

Hmmm, seems alright if he's a gelding and is suitable for amateurs, then he sounds OK

And if you like the sound of him, then sure, go ahead and see him! I've had bad experiences with arabs, so personally i'd rather not have one of my own, but if you think he's suitable for you then i wish you the best of luck