I'm looking to buy a new horse that I will be able to compete with at the Training and possibly Prelim level of eventing. I've found one that might have the ability to do so, but he's 14 years old. Now I've always ridden younger horses, so I'm not sure if I would still be able to compete with this horse for a few more years because of his age. What do you guys think? Is this too old?
2007-01-10 12:45:05 · 6 answers · asked by Lakisha 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
No he is definatly not too old, i have a now 16 year old geling thoroughbred and he is still going and looking like he is seven. Just as long as he has no problems, is safe and sound go for it. Most good horses ar ethe ones with expirence and age. As long as he wasnt used to extensivly on the jumping and eventing when he was younger or with his owners there sould be no problem. My horse was a race horse until the age of 9 so he was not used to much jumping wise lol. But yeah if you really like him go for it.
2007-01-10 14:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by captian obvious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cleveland Bay or different warmblood, or a draft. BUT... Just due to the fact you have got a great TB mare does now not imply you can always get an eventer prospect out of her. You'd fairly have to study her pedigree, primarily if you are hoping to reproduce her to a first-class stallion. (Reputable warmblood breeders will NOT simply quilt any mare -- they've their possess reputations to preserve.) The global is stuffed with disapointing progeny -- too complete; there don't seem to be sufficient properties for the glut of horses currently available on the market -- and also you desire to provide a different?! Also, it could take years earlier than your ensuing foal was once historical sufficient to teach, a lot much less compete at top phases. During that point, you're going to have needed to pay for its preservation, veterinary and farrier care, and coaching. For that quantity of time and money, you might uncover a well occasion prospect who is able NOW. Last, you will have to be mindful that many horse rescue facilities above all limit breeding of their adoption contracts. If discovered, you might be made to relinquish your mare for breach of agreement.
2016-09-03 20:09:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No horse is ever to old. Just as long as your horse id healthy and fit, they can still do the things you want them to. But they have to have the proper nutrition, the whole nine yards. So yes, you can still compete with a horse 14 years of age.
2007-01-10 12:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by .Forever Young. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Horses can be used for competition well up to the age of 20.
2007-01-10 12:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by jrdk77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fourteen is not at all old in a horse. "Generally" horses don't start showing signs of aging until around 23 years of age. If you want a professional opinion, you can call your vets office and have him/her examine the horse before you buy it.
2007-01-11 04:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry. He'll be fine. My Akhal-Teke could jump up until the age of 25. He was really good but he recently passed away.
2007-01-10 16:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sami Superstarr.! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋