He looks like a really nice horse and is built beautifully but I have to agree with M2G on this one. Regardless of how "bombproof" they say he is, IMHO, that is not a suitable horse for a first time horse owner. I have been riding all my life but I was 14 before I ever set foot on a horse that was less than dead broke. The first one that I rode was a green mare that my Dad had started and she just needed some miles. I remained under his strict scrutiny during that whole time. I didn't train my first horse by myself until I was 15 and even then, I made some big mistakes that could have really gotten me or him hurt. And that was dealing with a 15hh 900 pound QH. I rode my first green draft horse this year (and I am 25). I can attest that there is a huge difference between a green standard sized horse and a green draft horse (and the guy you're looking at hasn't even been backed yet). Some horses don't start having bucking problems until weeks or even months into training and a guy that size could tear a person in two if he really decided to throw a fit. I just don't want to see you get hurt and, no offense, but it kinda concerns me that someone with no prior training experience is considering taking in a VERY large, VERY unbroke horse as a first horse.
I know how it feels to be so star-struck by such a gorgeous horse that you absolutely have to have him but if I may give some unsolicited advice: Take a step back and really look at him. He is only 2; are you REALLY willing to wait another 2-3 years before you can start really training him? Then, on top of that, possibly another 1-2 years before he is considered broke? By that time, you will be 17-18 years old and it will be time to move away from home. What are your plans going to be with him after that? I remember how it was to be a teenager and if you are really prepared to give up 3 years of riding completely, then you have more willpower than I did at your age.
Just consider; is it possible that you will buy him now and 8 months down the road, when the new wears off, will you want something that you can ride?
Believe me, I am not trying to be a downer, but just trying to help you look at this from all angles before making a final decision.
I understand your concern. I will have to disagree with your statement that he isn't a suitable horse for a first time owner.. as some young horses act like their 15. I knew one at a barn, that I groomed, and led around, I thought he was at least 20yrs old, just a small pony, but it turns out he was 2.5 yrs old.
The trainer rode him, he was awesome, so quiet and calm, then the beginner owner rode him, and he acted like a beginners horse.
So, this cant all be judged on age, as APHAMOMMA said.
Actually, he was born in 2007, so he is almost 3. So, only wait about 1 yr to ride him.
I dont mind not being able to ride him for awhile.. also, I wont be moving away from home at 18
..... I probably wont move out until in my early 20's.
And, when I do move, I will take him with me.
I dont think it will wear off down the road, as I can still do lots of training with him on the ground. Also, my friend has a horse I can ride once in awhile, and we can go down the road together, I will walk my guy, and she will ride hers.
I think its best to check him out, and go from there
The owner thing that concerns me is how much he eats a year...