horse breakers

[Collaroy]

Hi All

i have come across a w/b filly for sale at a fair price and she is beauitful, but she is not broken in.. i am just wondering if any of you guys know how much it is to get a horse broken in for dressage?? roughly..
Im just trying to work everything out before i decide.(costs)


And also what would you look for in a young horse to find out if it will be a good dressage horse??
i was thinking of taking a coach with me if i like her...

[Jytte]

The hind quarters! Always the hind quarters first. Check to see how upright they ae behind and go from there. If they're weak in there back end, collection will be a problem. Then I think temperament is second most important. You can get away with any weakness if you have the right temperament.

[ann]

And also what would you look for in a young horse to find out if it will be a good dressage horse??
i was thinking of taking a coach with me if i like her...

What Jytte said; and also, you need to see three good paces. Especially the walk. You can improve the trot and canter with education and muscle development, but if a horse doesn't have a naturally good walk, nothing you do will improve it.