Older ponies-does age put buyers off?

The age would put me off yes. I want to know that I have a decent chance of at least a decade with horse in full work before I have to start slowing it down, and paying out more for the associated costs that come with an older equine, as to be honest I can't afford to care for an older horse AND have a younger, fully fit one to take out and about. Of course there are exceptions, many horses are now working and competing well into their 20s, and just because a horse is younger doesn't mean it wont break itself in the field the day after you buy it, but that's just my preference.
I can't help but feel sorry for older horses being sold because they no longer do the job the owner wants..often 'to 5* home' etc etc. Not that I'm saying this of you OP, as it sounds like you are responsible owners looking for a good home with a sound and fit pony, just see it a lot on Facebook and selling sites in general.

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Older ponies-does age put buyers off?