[willsken]

OK. I've finally decided I'm going to go for it and get a horse. I haven't owned one for, ohhhh, 20 years and I have forgotten a lot. Any advice from the horsey set (Kat!) out there? What are the pit falls? Where should I look for problems. Just any advice really. Thanks! :)

[jubjub]

Don't do it... horrible animals! ;) Rode one once and put me off for life, 10 yrs later my bum is still sore when i think about it.:exit

Hope you find a nice one that you like, and that doesn't throw you off :) .

[Kim39]

Yup, don't do it:p


Kim

[lockstock]

Don't listen to them - go for it but get someone to go with you. Work out what you want it for (presumably not show-jumping or eventing - or maybe I'm wrong). I have seen sites with horse ads on them but I haven't dared read too closely having just sold my five to get to NZ in the first place.

My intention is to avoid horses at all costs but I doubt that will happen. Is there a riding school near you? I know (and you'll probably remember) that they are a useful source of information about known horses for sale rather than buying one with unknown history. And you can get a few refresher lessons in too.Not for 20 years eh? That'll hurt in the morning!

Good luck and let us know how you get on. I could live my dream though you at a fraction of the cost.

[aberdian]

Have it surveyed first.

Oh.....hoRse.

Sorry.

[jubjub]

Seeing as we were all taking the mickey and not being ANY help at all...

I found this that might be useful!

http://www.vetpro.co.nz:888/Vet%20Talk_Equine/pre-purchase_examination.htm

http://www.nzpca.org/new/riders/articles/choosing_a_horse.php

[willsken]

Thank you Lockstock and Sal for the advice. The rest of you :p

[katandbob]

hi Nicola,

just logged on for a sec while I get ready for work...been on the cavalcade since Thursday, got home yesterday.

I'll PM you later, or if you are home during the day, pm me your telephone number & I will ring you from work - our phones got a line fault so we have a swarm of bees joining in the conversations!

Update on cavalcade later

Kat