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DID YOU MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE?
YOU NEED TO KNOW MORE
You have seen photos and videos of one or more horses that seem to match what you are looking for, but you lack information...
Which will be the most suitable for you?
Step 3 - You see the horse
Step 3
You see the horse
VIDEO CONFERENCE
I show you the horse live
Because seeing him in photos and videos is not the same as seeing his reactions live, the first thing we'll do, once you've chosen your horse, is have a videoconference (in English, French or Spanish) where the owner or rider will present the horse live and direct.
This phase will give you a lot of information about the horse and his behavior.
- You will see him from all angles, near and far, you will see how easy he is to handle and how he behaves with other horses.
- Prepare your list of questions, because you can talk to the person who knows him best about his character, training, diet, habits, etc.
I advise you to connect from a computer or a tablet to see the larger image with more detail.
The rider will connect with his mobile phone, so the quality of the image, when the horse is far away and moving, is not good… for this reason, in this type of lecture, we only show him in hand.
If you like the horse and want to see something more concrete, in motion, ridden or on the lunge line, we will ask the rider to make a new video for you, and we will send it to you.
For 70% of our customers, this information is sufficient to decide if this horse is for them (or not).
So if you're convinced that's the case, we'll move on to the next step.
But if you still have doubts, my advice is to take at least 2-3 days and come to try him.
GOING TO SPAIN / PORTUGAL
Moving will cost you time and money, however, if you can afford it, you will enjoy these benefits:
You will have the opportunity to see more horses that we will select for you.
You can try the horses inside and outside of the arenas (if their training and your level allow it).
You will receive advice from his rider, while you riding him, so that your adaptation is faster.
You will check if his training matches your riding level. riding.
You will feel his energy and know if it is in line with your personality.
You will connect with him and find out how much filling there is between you.
When you have chosen the horse you want to see...
I will make a personalized search in the region where he is, so you can try at least 3 or 4 horses without having to travel many miles.
I will send you one map with the positions of the stables and we will schedule appointments at a time that suits you.
If your plans change during the trip, I will also take care of change or cancel appointments.
You will be in contact with me by phone, email and whatsapp during your stay for anything you need.
Once you have decided on a horse, I will contact all the people from the appointments you have had for let them know your decision.
You can call on our services even if the horse you like is not in our selection.
The visit can be made AT YOUR PACE or ou ACCOMPANIED by one of our agents.
If you prefer us to accompany you, I will give you a quote according to your needs.
Follow these tips to improve your experience if you decide to travel to try several horses.
- Wear what you feel comfortable in (trousers, boots, gloves...).
- If you can bring your helmet, if not they will probably have one to lend you, but please always ride with a helmet.
- Be punctual. If you see you're going to be more than 10 minutes late, let me know so I can let the rider know.
- Bring something to eat and drink in the car... the days are long and you won't always find a restaurant nearby when you're hungry.
- The horse must be in his box when you arrive. If not, let me know.
- You will be asked if you want to see it on the lunge before you ride it. Say yes, and observe its behaviour, his gaits and the way the rider handles him.
- The rider must show you the horse ridden by him first. Watch his hands, legs, and how he uses aids carefully. Never ride the horse yourself first, even if offered.
- If you are accompanied by your trainer, let him try the horse before you. He will be able to tell you if the horse is right for you and give you specific instructions when you try him.
- Save videos so you can watch them later and show them to other people, like your trainer or vet. If you are going alone, ask the rider to register you.
- Prepare your phone. Make sure you have memory to store the data and don't forget to carry an external battery or charger in the car.
- Take your list of questions with you every time you see a new horse so you don't forget to ask something important.
- Take note of how you feel after trying each horse. When you have tried several horses in a short time, there are some important details that you may forget or mix up.
- Be discreet during visits and say nothing about the horses you have seen or will see on this trip. The world is small and everyone knows each other. They will try to find out where you have been, what you have seen, if you have liked... If you give this information, they will use it at the time of purchase and, in a possible negotiation, they will win and you will be the loser.
- Don't show too much interest in the horse in front of the salesperson. Talking about money at the time of the visit, to confirm the price or try to negotiate him, shows that you are interested in the horse. Don't do this even if you are sure it is the right horse for you.
- If after trying them all you're not sure, take a few days to think about it, you don't have to give an immediate answer.