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Horses for sale from professionals

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Buying from a professional yard or individual

The school of thought “never buy from a professional” could be contested in  this day and age. It is understood that there may be anxiety surrounding the purchasers inability   to match the professionals riding, and as a consequence the horse may change in its behaviour, and performance.

Horse Scout believe there can be merit in buying from individuals within the industry, as horses are genuinely being sold to help finance the sellers riding career, yard rentals, etc. This would indicate horses are not being sold due to a problem, or a fault, and therefore it can be a safe purchase.

One of areas to consider if you are buying from a professional environment is your ability to maintain the work load for that horse. On a professional yard horses may be going on a walker  daily, and receive a strict work structure, be sure to understand the volume and intensity of work before taking the horse home.

Common misconception- allowing the horse to ‘settle in’. The best policy is to keep the horse relaxed by maintaining the work load it has been accustomed.

 

 

 

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Oliver Townend and Horse Scout

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Horse Scout are supported by the Yorkshire born and bred Oliver Townend, now based in Shropshire, and is involved with both his own event horse production at Gadlas Farm, but also Harthill Stud. Oliver inherited his love of horses from his parents. His mother Eve showed side-saddle at county level and his father Alan competed successfully in three day eventing. His early success was gained on a 14.2hh pony Cool Mule, with whom he won a class at the Horse of the Year Show and also represented Great Britain on the Pony Eventing Team at European Championship level.

In 2005 the Hon William Russell’s Topping provided Oliver with his first opportunity to ride at Badminton where he finished in 12th place; earning them selection to the FEI European Championships,Blenheim, that year. Edward and Robert Nicholson’s Flint Curtis took over as Oliver’s top horse in 2006 after achieving third at Badminton with Oliver, the horse’s first CCI4* event. Oliver remained on the British Squad, riding Flint as an individual at the Aachen WEG that year, before earning his first team place – and a European Championship gold medal – at Pratoni in 2007.

Among many international successes, Oliver was the triumphant winner of both of the world’s largest three day Events in 2009, taking both Badminton and Burghley winning titles.

CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

2009 European Championships (Flint Curtis)
2007 European Championships: 12th (Flint Curtis)
2006 World Equestrian Games: 11th (Flint Curtis)
2005 European Championships (Flint Curtis)

Oliver has produced and sold some of the best event horses in history, Oliver always has horses for sale, and has an exceptional depth of horses being run every season.