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buying from holland

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  • 27-01-2009 2:11pm
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    lulubell
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    I'm considering buying a friesian Gelding from Holland & getting it transported over. They have a good website which shows video's of the horse been riden. Do you think this is a good/bad idea. :rolleyes: Thanks


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    togster
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    Its a good idea as long as you go there and ride the horse if it's broken. AND if you get an independant vet to check soundness.


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    lulubell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭lulubell


    He's broken alright, i've watched loads of video's of him been riden. They say he comes vetted :confused:


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    I would never buy unless I had seen the horse myself in action and had my own vet to look at him.


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    convert
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    I'd always prefer to ride a horse at least once before I bought it, so that I could know whether or not it was suited to me.
    As some of the other posters have mentioned, it would also be a good idea to get the horse independently vetted (and preferably with you there), regardless of whether or not he comes with a cert already.


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    lulubell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭lulubell


    I was intending on a trip there first, to try out the horse. They seem to be much cheaper & widely available. I've been quoated 750-1000 euro for transport over, & flights are very cheap also. Maybe worth a look anyway!:D


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    sj55
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    Would definately have independant vetting done.


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    lester76
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    Whats the website,as matter of interest??


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    lulubell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭lulubell


    www.friesians4all.com
    www.friespaardenhoeven.nl

    You might need to use google translator for the second one:rolleyes:


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    andy2854
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    it is a good idea just check him over with a vet:D


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    corco2000
    Registered Users Posts: 160 ✭✭corco2000


    We bought our Friesian online. Make sure the company come highly reccomended. I was in contact with <snip>, wasn't too impresed to be honest.

    We have no regrets buying direct from Holland. Our mare is way more than we expected. And was easily organised.

    I was in contact with the seller for a month. I didnt buy untill I was 100% happy and satisfied with answers.

    I find Dutch people straight, if they it they mean it kinda thing.

    Best of luck and go for it.

    Mod edit: Please PM the poster for details


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