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| loopy-sue |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 2:39:15 PM
Hi, I am new to this forum and i looking to buy a pure bred arab foal for my 12 yr old daughter to grow up with. We have had horses for a few yrs but chloe (my daughter) as got the showing bug after going to a few arab shows. Has anyone any idea where the best place to buy one from , i live in the Lancashire area but i am willing to travel.Thanks in anticipation. |
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| giggsy |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 2:41:51 PM
Hi. A few months ago I bought an arab mare Dakota Lace from Bill and Heather Gore in Manchester, through an advert on the lines. The foal was born on the 21st January, We have been looking after the foal and it is now back with the ~Gores in Manchester, Beautifully bred and a really nice natured boy. If interested give them a ring. |
| karen d |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 11:29:26 AM
well said jean and babs!!! |
| BabsR |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 11:16:21 AM
Have to agree with Jean here. Most importantly, as you are looking to purchase for a child.....Temperament, temperament, temperament!!!!
The smaller private stud`s foals are more likely to have had hands on handling and are therefore better to assess suitability and `child friendliness` than viewing many beautiful foals in a field, which have not received this `personal handling`
Decide exactly what your Child wants to do in the future, with a new foal.....in hand or ridden/competition foals can vary quite considerably in type.
See many foals, before making a final decision, always make sure they have been well handled....and, do not be swayed that the `most expensive foal` is the `best`
Happy viewing and trust you find a suitable foal, which will fire your Child`s enthusiasm for this most noble of Breeds.
Babs
www.SunrayAngloArabianStud.co.uk |
| weirton |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 10:56:23 AM
As the bigger studs seem to get all the attention in a case like this, I would just like to point out that sometimes it pays to go to someone who has only one foal as they usually get more handling on a one to one basis and therefore can be more suitable for a child to bring on. Even so look at as many as possible and don't leave it until October to start as by then the choice is more limited.
Jean |
| Sahir |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 06:53:22 AM
Def look on the sales pages........
Elaine x |
| NatH |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 11:56:36 AM
Try Mrs Vlacq, who posts here if you want a 'family friend for life' |
| Rach1 |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 9:54:27 PM
Ring around some of the bigger studs and see what they bred, ie Silverdale in east sussex. good luck |
| loopy-sue |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 9:34:22 PM
Thanks for all your replies i did submit an ad on the wanted section but it hasn't gone on yet. |
| rosie |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 4:43:02 PM
Yes, place a wanted ad on here!
I did last year & it was great viewing different horses & studs, then you have a few to compare with each other.
We bought the most amazing loving horse who will be with us forever.Like you, he was for my 12 year old daughter. We lost our home-bred yearling to a tragic accident.
So pleased with our purchase.
Best time to buy a foal will be about October?
Good luck.
Lisa |
| abz87 |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 4:32:08 PM
I agree with both of the above. Wait a while and then put a add on the wanted pages. I did that last yr and got a cracking PBA that hadnt even been advertised.
Good luck
Abbi |
| Kazzy |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 3:18:04 PM
Hi, dont buy yet, wait a few months and there should be a lot more to choose from when they are weaned from their mum's.
Yes, and look on the sales pages on here there's usually some lovely foalies for sale.
Janet |
| LYNDILOU |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 3:12:09 PM
Hi Sue, welcome to the site, the trouble with asking people to help you find a foal can mean that it can be construde as a form of free advertising . why not look on the for sales pages, or put an add in the wanted pages. good luck with your search  |
