Am I cheeky suggesting this?

[Shrek-Eventing-SW]

I have a 16.1hh tb ex-racehorse mare at home who I have been competing and doing a bit of everything with.
I recently found an advert, selling a 16.3hh Warmblood and I have fallen in love with it. The reason for sale is that it has grown too big for its owner. So I have contemplated ringing her up and seeing if she would accept a swap. Is this rude and silly?
I was thinking of selling my horse at the beginning of next year anyway, so I am not trying to get rid of her!!!

Thank you

 

[Jeska]

Not rude Im sure many people suggest worst things when ringing up about horses. she can only say no! Good luck

 

[JVB]

Don't seem the harm in asking!

 

[Bowen4Horses]

no harm in trying, as long as you acknowledge it could be rude (eg 'i hope you don't think i'm rude for asking')

oh, and don't do it via text...

 

[countrygirl45]

If you don't ask - you will never know. Just be prepared for a no. Good luck - and let us know how you get on!!

 

[TicTac]

It depends if your horse is what she wants in exchange. I would consider doing somthing like that.

 

[vallin]

I work on the basis 'if you don't ask, you don't get', so just phrase it nicely and go for it!

 

[Mabel98]

when i was selling my cob, i was offered a naughty pony as a swap.......i wasn't at all offended but didn't accept the offer!

 

[Rudey]

An old livery at our yard use to do this on a regular basis, so I think you should go for it! Worst she can say is no, and perhaps you could go try her horse and if you like her/him, sell your horse in the meanwhile.... unless you can afford an extra one for the short term! xx