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My ex racehorse has sadly got to be put down, but i am keen to get another. i would appreciate any information on where i could find one. I want one that is capable of having a second career as a riden horse. If anyone has any info that would be great. thanks
I know of one going at the moment – he’s a lovely horse. He’s unraced, 6 or 7yo (I forget which), by Spendent, big chestnut lad with substalnce, I’d guess around 16.1-16.2hh. He’s a lovely ride, quiet but not boring, does most things. He won’t be going for a lot, PM me if you might be interested. He’s in the Surrey area at the moment and anyone is welcome to come and see/try him.
Horse and Hound‘s classified ads, perhaps?
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Jeremy Grayson. Son of immigrant. Adoptive father of two. Metadata librarian. Freelance point-to-point / horse racing writer, analyst and commentator wonk. Loves music, buses, cats, the BBC Micro, ale. Advocate of CBT, PACE and therapeutic parenting. Aspergers.
Horse and Hound‘s classified ads, perhaps?
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Huge rip-off. You might as well go to the sales and buy one for a quarter of the price.
Rory also knows of the one I’m talking about, dontcha Rory? He’s being hacked around at the moment, just enjoying himself, and is in good form. He’ll be far cheaper than the donkey and dog and you can try them at home – Ascot and Doncaster you don’t know what type of lame lunatic you’re buying remember so not always suitable for buying riding horses unless you’re very experienced – which you may well be Dave, I don’t know.
Rory also knows of the one I’m talking about, dontcha Rory? He’s being hacked around at the moment, just enjoying himself, and is in good form. He’ll be far cheaper than the donkey and dog and you can try them at home – Ascot and Doncaster you don’t know what type of lame lunatic you’re buying remember so not always suitable for buying riding horses unless you’re very experienced – which you may well be Dave, I don’t know.
I do indeed. A christian, your honour; how he killed those two lasses is a mystery.
Ascot and Doncaster sales are probably your best bet.
HEROs charity too.
The racehorse rehabilitation centres like Greatwood, Moorcroft and the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre have a lot of success in rehousing ex-racehorses into all walks of equestrian activity. Dressage, show jumping, eventing (plenty ex racers in this game) hunting. Give them a try.
Try one of the big racing synicates, they have horses whose for has gone south or are just slow.
Try Darley stud, i bet they will have more than a few rideable but slow horses in need of a good home.
Ascot and Doncaster sales are probably your best bet.
HEROs charity too.
The racehorse rehabilitation centres like Greatwood, Moorcroft and the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre have a lot of success in rehousing ex-racehorses into all walks of equestrian activity. Dressage, show jumping, eventing (plenty ex racers in this game) hunting. Give them a try.
Yes, those are very good too.
Horse and Hound‘s classified ads, perhaps?
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Huge rip-off. You might as well go to the sales and buy one for a quarter of the price.
Ah, noted. Did you find out the hard way?
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Jeremy Grayson. Son of immigrant. Adoptive father of two. Metadata librarian. Freelance point-to-point / horse racing writer, analyst and commentator wonk. Loves music, buses, cats, the BBC Micro, ale. Advocate of CBT, PACE and therapeutic parenting. Aspergers.
Horse and Hound‘s classified ads, perhaps?
gc
Huge rip-off. You might as well go to the sales and buy one for a quarter of the price.
Ah, noted. Did you find out the hard way?
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Nope. Found out by reading Shadow Leader’s business plans.
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Jeremy Grayson. Son of immigrant. Adoptive father of two. Metadata librarian. Freelance point-to-point / horse racing writer, analyst and commentator wonk. Loves music, buses, cats, the BBC Micro, ale. Advocate of CBT, PACE and therapeutic parenting. Aspergers.
Sorry to hear of your recent loss. Where did you come across that one and did it work out as expensive. An old friend purchased an ex-sprinter for about 3K; previously it ran three times on AW in all, latterly as a favourite flop. Think it was called Classic Abigail. Very highly strung, dislike of men and kicked out sideways and behind when least expected. I’ve still, after 4 years, got the hoof mark on my abdomen where it lifted me off the ground. Think it had possibly had some bad experiences. Refused to get in horse box after a trip to the seaside and had to be stabled locally for a week, only returning with the help of a dozen people to drag it up the ramp. If it was me I’d be very wary of buying from the Sales. Far better to get one on a trial period and get to know its personality, I think.
Horse and Hound ads = anything that can clear more than 2ft, minimum of £5000 regardless of age, temperament etc.
Sorry for your loss and as the lads say H and H is stricktly for the birds.
Try calling round a few of the smaller trainers and introducing yourself. Most will be glad to look out for something for you and may even have something due to go to the sales. Saves them the bother if they can sell it privately.
Not everyone can pay their bills and trainers often sell horses to pay off debts with the owners agreement. You might could pick up a horse that is perfectly sound but pretty useless as a racehorse.
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