What do you think of these horses?

For about 2 years now I have been in the market for a hunter or jumper that would take me somewhere but not break my bank if you know what I mean. I have been riding for 9+ years, 5 of which I have been on the hunter/jumper circuit up here in Canada. The jumper i possess now is a 15.2 hh 16 yr old QH gelding. His jumping ability maxes out at the 3'6" level and I am searching for a horse that will take me on to bigger and better things. So here is some info:

Years of riding:

3 years basic hack, showing in flat and dressage

1 years straight dressage

5 years hunter/jumpers as well as dressage



Height/weight

I am 5'6" and 182 lbs so looking for a bit of a bigger horse though I am hoping to lose weight. anywhere 16 hh and up.



Colour

I am not that big on flashy colours, I do not like greys personally, I must say my favorite colour on a horse is a nice chestnut or bays but that is just me.



I am very serious about buying a horse but wanted to get the equestrian communities here on Yahoo opinion's.



http://www.horseclicks.com/horses/2lknp9/



http://www.horseclicks.com/horses/z9t1vf/



http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-340407What do you think of these horses?
It comes down to....what the horses are like in person. Not online.



If you're serious about any of these, go see them for yourself. No one here can tell you if they're a good match or not just based on written or video. If everyone here agreed that horse #1 was perfect, and you went to see him and he wasn't....then what?



Don't waste your time with speculation and go see the horses.



Take your trainer or riding instructor with you.
I just cannot imagine a person who is an accomplished rider with that much experience even thinking of buying a horse that expensive when most horses are agreeable and so easy to train. For me it is the training that gives me the rush and I enjoy it so much.



Maybe because I get along well with horses and have very seldom have gotten a jerk that seemed to be untrainable.What do you think of these horses?
all are very nice horses

1 is a litle long in the back and says she is a challenge for a junior rider.....

2 built a bit finely and the ad parts says 7 years, but the description says not qute 4 years??????

3 i think his stout build and large stature are best since your bigger.



but the only way to tell is if you go and see them in person.
First horse is LONG. She is WAY overpriced.



Second horse is really parked out behind. She looks nice O/F though. Her shoulder looks gross, but I'm not sure why. She's also FOUR and jumping sizeable fences already. Irresponsible on her owner/trainer's part.



Third horse is under in front. He's really fat, but I think he'd be a nice horse under all that blubber.What do you think of these horses?
i really like bravera, but its hard to tell just from the pictures what a horse is truly like, you should go and try out all of these horses and then see wich one best suits your personality:)

good luck and happy riding
First go look at them with your instructor. Then get a vet check done. They cost a lot but not as much as you might investing in a horse that could turn up dead lame the next day.
I would probably go with the first one. She has 3 years of training under her belt, is proven in the showring, and isn't too old yet.



Next, I would go with the gelding. He also is proven, but he has a little more age on him (of course, he's not too old, but you need to look at every facet when you are spending this kind of money).



I wouldn't go with the young mare. She is still very young and unproven. It might be a while before you can show her. With the other two, you could begin immediately.
If you are serious about buying a horse and you have the money, the only thing left to do is go and meet the horses in person! A picture can look great and a horse can sound great on paper but like any other animal they all have their own unique personality. You have to make sure the personality fits with yours.



Also, be sure to have your own veterinarian lined up to look over the horse before you buy it. Don't rely solely on the word or the paperwork provided by the owners. If you are looking to spend this kind of money it is worth the investment. It may also be a good idea to have another knowledgeable horse person there with you. You sound like you have experience but two sets of eyes are better than one! Another expert may pick up on things you miss.



As far as color goes, there is an old phrase, "A good horse is never a bad color." so remember this when you shop for any horse. It is great if you happen to find the bay or chestnut of your dreams with the looks, personality and training you want but be realistic too. If the horse has all the other qualities you want, try to be 'colorblind' so to speak. Color really does not affect the personality, performance or health of the horse. So unless the breed you want is color-specific, look at this as the icing on the cake.



Above all, take your time. Spend time with each horse and carefully weigh your options. When the right one comes along you will know. This isn't something that should be done on a whim. There are lots of people who are desperate to sell their horses in this economy so be absolutely sure that you trust them before buying. A responsible owner will want to find the right home for their horse. Best of luck!