Selling Horses

Barnmouser Ash · Grand Prix

Selling Horses

MagsNMe · Advanced

That's unfortunate. I'm lucky to be in a position where I don't have to do that. Of course I lost my big girl, so, technically I'm down one...

At any rate, a well schooled, well turned out horse is always a good thing. A bit of professionalism goes a long way, even if you aren't a professional in horses. I'd also suggest advertising farther afield. Out here we didn't have a bad hay year, and the employment market is in a better spot. If they can get them in for the Mane Event edition, the Gaitpost might be a good call.

Of course if they are non-competitive horses, this might be cost prohibitive. I'm not sure what the recreational market looks like. I do know that a well broke, well behaved horse is worth it's weight in gold.

Barnmouser Ash · Grand Prix

They are performance-bred horses, but unfortunately most are youngsters that just can't pull their financial weight yet, so they have to go. We are in the Southern USA; what is the "Gaitpost?" :)

Thanks Mag :) I'll pass your advice on!

MagsNMe · Advanced

I'm up in Alberta, Canada. Gaitpost is a horsey type small mag with lots of classifieds in it. You can also try www.warmbloods-for-sale.com. Are we talking jumpers or dressage horses?

They can, of course, also post on here :)

Barnmouser Ash · Grand Prix

Both! :) Draft crosses mostly, with some sport ponies. Some have gone to Rolex riders in the past from what I understand, but the market seems to be pretty crummy around here as of late. I looked at a super sweet coming 2 year old Appendix filly who would make an excellent hunter, but I don't have the experience with hunters to really make her shine and allow her to be worth what she has the potential to be, if that makes sense. :( It's a bummer!

Queenrider · Advanced

Selling a horse costs money and takes time! There is the advertising and marketing, horse prep. Making your horse look like a million dollars helps which is done by trimming and cleaning and a shiny coat and being sound! A performance record is very helpful at establishing value. Even youngsters can be shown on the line in breeding classes. The market will determine price. My horse may be worth a million bucks to me but to somebody else it would be a lot less. It may be advantageous to put the horse in a barn with a pro who specializes in selling. Being lucky also helps!!
If you are desparate then find an auction sale.