Horse People What Do You Think Of This Horse

[Nyboy]

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/grd/5267828541.html I am 290, this horse is carring 2 people. Any red flags jumping out. Would like to take lesson would board

 

[ninnymary]

Are you looking for a horse now?

Mary

 

[baymule]

Beautiful horse, great buy, especially with all the gear. Trained to harness too? And the harness comes with him? You know you will have to buy a wagon or sulky too. One question, do you really KNOW how tall 18 hands IS??

I have a 16.2 hand mare and I can barely get on her.

 

[Nyboy]

I always wanted a pony, had in back of my mind to get a mini one day. Would love to take horse back riding but kind of felt unfair to horse because of my size. client just bought horse farm next town from me. His size is what I like about him, 3rd photo he carring 3 people. sent email saying I was total beginer would he be a good horse to learn. As I am writting this client called her closing Monday on farm

 

[Ridgerunner]

A Percheron is a draft horse, mainly used to pull wagons, plows, heavy things like that. At 18 hands I'd suspect he weighs about a ton if not more. He is obviously pretty calm and all that, most draft horses are fairly laid back. Consider him a gentle giant.

At your weight you could ride him but don't expect a high-stepping prancing mount. He's going to be slow and steady.

 

[Nyboy]

LOL slow and steady sounds good. waiting to hear from owners. I have a trainer who is very knowledgeable need to see if i can afford when yearly expenses added up.

 

[seedcorn]

You do realize how much this "gentle giant" is going to eat? Have the money, go for it. They are beautiful.

 

[journey11]

He's a beauty and appears to have been very well cared for. I think the price is quite reasonable, assuming he's sound and everything. There's a lot to buying a horse and you do want to make sure to get one that is suited to your experience level. Do you have a friend with horse experience who could go with you to help advise? I've been told a horse can carry up to 20% of his own body weight without any problem, so even a horse smaller than this one would still fit you well.

 

[valley ranch]

Well, that a very nice looking horse, and he has the look of one that likes people and is well cared for. There's nothing more expensive than a FREE horse. This boy has the look of one that they've put lots of time into. Willing to work too. You have my havnel, [blessing] if your up for it.

 

[Smart Red]

Having a horse is a big committment. Be sure you are prepared for the work and cost involved. Will you have it boarded near your work home or out at your garden home? Being close means you will be available to care for and ride it regularly.

On the other hand, having a horse can be a lot of fun, good exercise, and provide plenty of manure for your garden. . . um. . . . er. . . . flowers.