torzay
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Hi all,
I'm feeling very apprehensive about posting this after reading the thread below about horse buying currently. Please be kind as I'm genuine and just in need of some advice.
I am wanting to sell my beloved horse. Very genuine reason for sale that is not horse related.
I have not put an advert up as I want to choose his next 5* home. I am also willing to take the time that is needed.
I have had 1 person view the horse after I responded to a wanted ad. I was brutally honest and the gentleman who came to look at the horse said that it was 'refreshing' to speak to me after his encounters with previous sellers.
The horse is 11yr old, range £8k, has never been lame, owned for 6 years, has immaculate manners and is sound on the flat and when worked (checked by vet).
We did 5 stage vetting and horse had a positive flexion on back leg. I paid for x rays - both back legs clear. vet commented 'clear xrays' and very clean legs. Physio checked back - no issues. Did flexion again and still positive, but second time around he was 'only very slightly' lame trotting off. NOT lame when working on flat, but his back legs do come under his body slightly on a circle.
Horse does have slight cow hocks and his way of moving has never changed in the years I have owned him (competed in dressage working towards medium with no concerns or issues).
I still want to find his next 5* home, home is the upmost importance for me. I will continue to be brutally honest and will declare vetting outcome to any potential purchaser. I will lower the price with the view that in the future there may / may not be an issue.
Advice please - should I continue to pay for investigation work to keep looking for the issue? If I don't, will I be able to find his new home for a reduced price (with vetting disclosed).
I've never sold a horse before so looking for experienced horse owner views.
I'm feeling very apprehensive about posting this after reading the thread below about horse buying currently. Please be kind as I'm genuine and just in need of some advice.
I am wanting to sell my beloved horse. Very genuine reason for sale that is not horse related.
I have not put an advert up as I want to choose his next 5* home. I am also willing to take the time that is needed.
I have had 1 person view the horse after I responded to a wanted ad. I was brutally honest and the gentleman who came to look at the horse said that it was 'refreshing' to speak to me after his encounters with previous sellers.
The horse is 11yr old, range £8k, has never been lame, owned for 6 years, has immaculate manners and is sound on the flat and when worked (checked by vet).
We did 5 stage vetting and horse had a positive flexion on back leg. I paid for x rays - both back legs clear. vet commented 'clear xrays' and very clean legs. Physio checked back - no issues. Did flexion again and still positive, but second time around he was 'only very slightly' lame trotting off. NOT lame when working on flat, but his back legs do come under his body slightly on a circle.
Horse does have slight cow hocks and his way of moving has never changed in the years I have owned him (competed in dressage working towards medium with no concerns or issues).
I still want to find his next 5* home, home is the upmost importance for me. I will continue to be brutally honest and will declare vetting outcome to any potential purchaser. I will lower the price with the view that in the future there may / may not be an issue.
Advice please - should I continue to pay for investigation work to keep looking for the issue? If I don't, will I be able to find his new home for a reduced price (with vetting disclosed).
I've never sold a horse before so looking for experienced horse owner views.
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