Question I posed online

I am going to look at a couple of horses. One today and one tomorrow.

Horse one is a mare who has had not a lot of training, said to be sweet and has been ridden. She will probably not cost much.

Horse two is an older gelding, plenty of training and will cost a lot more but is said to be beginner friendly and in great shape.

Taking my horsewoman friend with me to both appointments.

Of course, I might say no to both of them :)

What would you do? Spend the money on age and wisdom or save money and train the horse or get it 30 days of training [which I have to pay for] so the horse can learn leg cues and such?

Bear in mind that I am a 58 year old beginner.