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Post by tbngrey on Jun 8, 2009 22:36:21 GMT -5
Hi everyone! Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with Kelly Gilbert in Grant, Mi? She buys & sells a lot of horses and it would be very helpful to know what experiences people have had, good or bad. Thanks!!!!  |
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Post by BarebackJumper on Jun 9, 2009 1:25:15 GMT -5
Does she have a website or organization? How far north are you? I too am north and wish it would finally warm up already!
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Post by tbngrey on Jun 9, 2009 6:58:19 GMT -5
Kelly advertises a lot on Dreamhorse. I don't think she has a website and claims to run some 4H program and stresses she is not a "horse trader" but does buy horses by the truck load from out of state. Just hoping someone has had some kind of experience with her before I consider buying one of her horses. We are near the top of the state.
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Post by dodib on Jun 9, 2009 7:46:57 GMT -5
I ALMOST bought a horse from her once--she took it through the auction but no saled it. So the next day I went out to look at it and the horse had some major stifle issue-- obviuosly gave him something to make it not show the night before.
My daughters friend has bought a horse from her and although they like him he is not near as trained as she had told them
I think like with anyone selling horses--she has some nice ones but I would really check them out good
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Post by magicwoman6 on Jun 9, 2009 9:26:20 GMT -5
Yep, just remember people that buy and sell by the butt load are doing it to make a quick buck and will tell you anything you want to hear... Ask for a two week trial period or a month and that should give you your answer...And yes I know, not alot of people like doing this, but sometimes with these bigger sellers, they want these horses gone tomorrow, so they don't have to deal with the issues that come along with them. Also if they seem in a big push to sell this horse that would also be a warning sign. Ask for previous buyers names for references, ask for vet references. I did that to the lady in Fife Lake and boy was I glad I did, I got a horrible reference from her local vet, but I looked around her area for vets and called around on my own and then another MEL member told me she was a horrible horse dealer and to not deal with her. I am glad I did not buy from her, the horse was in foal and looked horrible, although she told me the horse had a big ol hey belly and she just got her that way, come to find out she had owned that horse for 10 years and was wanting to just get rid of her... SAD!!! Just Be Careful
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Post by spddmnchk on Jun 11, 2009 14:24:15 GMT -5
I myself had an experiance with a horse dealer. Supposidly this guy had gotten this horse from his "ranch in Ohio" but new nothing about the horse. Went to look at the horse and was there over 2 hours just messing around with the horse, riding him, checking him over and what not. Fell in absolute LOVE with the horses personality, overall attitude and how smooth and GREAT of a ride the horse was. Get him home, vet comes out and does a vet check, passes him and then he sits in the pasture for 2 weeks before i was able to ride him. (Mind you he was being ridden every day since i got him and was in "extensive training" while offered for sale.) Go to get him out and lunges great. Jump on and ask for a canter and he turns into a BRONC. Turns out he was in a bad accident and unless the muscles are worked daily, they tighten down on his spine. Needs a good "back cracker" and a lot of muscle massages. Seems he was in a roll over accident of somesort, whether in a bitting rig or someone just cowboy'ed him too much  Anyways, he's loved much and gets whatever his spoiled heart desires and will never leave my barn, I would just REALLY recomend getting a background check. I let my eyes wander a LOT farther then my brain and a $200 auction horse has costed me over $2500 so far............... |
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Post by prairiecreek on Jun 30, 2009 11:03:36 GMT -5
I do not KNOW her, but I can say that we drove over there to look at some horses that she had. One extremely sore QH, a couple sickly looking (just down looking), a herd of overpriced ones, greenies that she tried to pass off and good novice horses, so on so forth. I was not impressed and it was a wasted trip. She really tried to press you into buying and making a decision - I steer clear of those types they normally want the $$ to pass hands and the horse to leave and then it is your problem no matter what she may have promised. She refused to acknowlege the horse we went to look at had foundered - even though he was dead lame up front and had some obvious in your face signs of founder. She really tried to distract you from thouroughly examining the horses, etc. She has young kids that ride these horses cowboy style - 12 yr old ish. The horse we were looking at she had in a shank bit with draw reins (a big big no no in my book). And she was really abrupt. Again I was not impressed nor would I recommend that anyone make the drive. I feel you will either waste your time if you know what you are doing or you will be fast talked into a horse that isn't quite what you wanted. And if you do know what you are looking at - boy is she rude.
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Post by tbngrey on Jun 30, 2009 17:54:07 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for sharing your stories and advice. It was very helpful and appreciated!!!!
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Post by horseluver on Jul 4, 2009 21:54:58 GMT -5
I am glad to see this posting. I have a friend looking at a horse from this same seller and have the same questions about her, it looks like she also goes by the name wild rose horse company and lists her horses on horsetopia. She does have her horses on youtube under wildrosehorseco if anyone wants to look. Young kids on young horses without helmets in the videos, but other than that I know nothing about the seller and would like to learn more so I can help my friend out because I want her to find a great horse. Thanks!
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Post by prairiecreek on Jul 6, 2009 10:45:05 GMT -5
Horseluvr - I would recommend to your friend that she not waste the trip. I have not purchased from this lady, but I did accompany a client to go out and look. The place was clean, but she is a dealer. She was a fast talker and tried to press you to buy and leave. The horse we went an looked at had foundered quite badly and would always be a problem to keep sound and she made no attempt to tell the purchaser about that issue. When brought up during the inspection (horse was really sore on the driveway) she tried to dispute it and when pointed out the indicators of the condition she got really defensive and acted like she didn't know and that it must be a new condition. It wasn't. To me this is a person that is going to knowingly unload a horse on some unsuspecting person and then it is their problem. Most horses I know are pretty OK to stand on for a moment or two, can pretty easily be taught to walk over a tarp, etc. These are just horses that you can get away with doing things for a photo. They aren't what I considered good broke horses per se. Heck the one that I rode even bucked several strides before he settled into a decent canter. I would be very wary of purchasing from this person.
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Post by horseluver on Jul 6, 2009 12:05:42 GMT -5
Thank you so much prairiecreek. I will pass on the information and hopefully she will listen to my warning. I know my friend is certain she will get a vet check on any horse she buys, so that is a relief! I don't mind when people pick up a horse for a good deal, add some time and training and get to know the horse so they can turn around and sell it. But it bothers me when I see they bought it from an auction the week before and advertise it as "kid safe"... how could you possibly know anything about a horse when you only have it on your property for a short time.
We did not sell her anything we have because all of ours are under 5 yrs old and we feel they are too young for a beginner, although they have a lot of riding on them they are young. So, now she is looking at a young one from this seller.
Anyhow, thanks so much for your input!
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Post by tbngrey on Jul 6, 2009 18:20:57 GMT -5
Prairiecreek: Just out of curiousity......what type of horse was it that your client was looking at, at Kelly's that had obviously foundered and how long ago? Just wondering if it's one she still has for sale. Thanks!!!!
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Post by prairiecreek on Aug 15, 2009 17:02:52 GMT -5
Oh sorry I don't get on her alot but it was a big pretty stocky bay QH gelding. He was mid teen or better. Don't recall exactly how he was bred but it seems to strike me he had something that made me think performance bred - Doc Bar perhaps? Big and pretty but dead lame. |
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Post by alanrichards on Apr 16, 2011 13:18:27 GMT -5
Hello,
I purchased a horse last August 210 from this dealer Kelly Gilbert and have never had a problem. Horse is sound.
Had a Vet check before sale.
Best to everyone.
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Post by barrelbabe56 on May 30, 2014 17:32:53 GMT -5
I have known Kelly Gilbert for several years. I have purchased four horses through the years and have been totally happy with them. She encouraged us to come out a second time on each of our purchases to make sure of our decision. She has a spot on her contract for a vet check. We have referred her to many of our friends and they have had positive experiences also. We did not only look at her farm when we were looking to purchase a horse, but we never felt as comfortable with other sellers. She even encouraged us to take the horse out on a trail ride (no other seller did that). Kelly offered us several references in state and out. I would never hesitate to recommend her to anybody.
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