They are usually brilliant in traffis as they tether them next to the road, I wouldnt be put off by his age necessarily. I do love them, my oh lies bloods but give me one of these any day. Loads of work keeping their feather nicelol

Any tips on this area would be gratefully welcomed. Looking forward to going to see him now.

Also spoke to a friend at the local BATA and she said the same. If he's like that now she can't see any reason for him changing, hers horses didn't.

How exciting for you!! Remember your camera I'll want piccy's!!

I find keeping my lads feathers, mane and tail really easy. I rarely wash his legs because I believe the natural oils work better than any products I could put on!! I do check his feathers daily when cleaning his hooves, just run your hands through them to make sure no cuts, cracks etc. I use Coat gloss and mud repeller | Fly Away on his mane and tail. Absolutely fab stuff and only need to use it once or twice a week and it keeps everything easy to groom and nice and shiney.

Also invest in an Oster Mane and Tail brush, around £10 but honestly the best brush you'll get for thick manes!! And Sudacrem by the bucket load!! I use it on any dry skin, cuts or grazes.

Not that you asked but here's my hairy fella to show you how much mane and feather I have to work with!! (Ignore lard arse owner...I'm just learning XC!!!)

I have a 4 yr old friesian that I just backed at the beginning of the year. She is VERY safe and sane, probably the calmest horse I have ever ridden. She has been 100% bombproof on the roads so far which is impressive when you consider our hacks have included dual carriageways, riding over and alongside the motorway and also riding alongside a railway track. She has taken it all in her stride and I am confident that she will continue to behave this well. I would never discount a horse on age, either for being too young or old. You will know if he is right for you

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ahhhh JSR I love, love, love your boy, When u go to see this horse dont seem too keen cos they will normally do a deal with you.

Thank you. Did I tell you I am looking for another?? 6 month old Cydesdale or Shire cross...male pref but not really bothered!! Soooo excited but not rushing into anything cos needs to be the right one...I don't do buying and selling horses on a whim so when I buy it's for life so with something that big I want to make sure it's right!!!

I find all young horses hit the 'terrible teens', but they settle again if they are handled firmly but fairly.

Cheers, Midori

Hi All,

Thanks for all the help and invaluable advice on this one. I did go and see him on Tuesday. He was as he was described and lovely and ploddy. As I suppose with all young horses he did have just a couple of things which would need some work on, but nothing major. After deep thought where I had to take note of my head and not my heart decided that I didn't think I would have had the time to bring him on in the way he deserved so decided not to buy.
The lady who was selling him, Liz from Pocket Nook Farm at Lowton was wonderful. She let us try him in all ways to make sure we were happy. I know dealers get bad press but if they were all like Liz and her daughter Katie buying horses would be a breeze, hats off to them.

i think you did the right thing,a youngster needs a lot of time and work,dont forget to get a full vetting done before you buy in the future

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You definately have to go into horse buying with a level head because it can go so wrong. At least you know there is a good seller out there and when the time is right you can contact her again and hopefully she'll have something that suits you.