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Trying to not sound to personal and pet owner-ish replying, but failing quite miserably I think.

Got a few people wanting to try her, but I'm so busy till next week can't do anything yet.

How do you cope when showing them?

Would it be awful of me to just leave them to it with her?
 
i told myself it was just a lesson, they were just having a lesson, then left my dad to discuss the price, tack etc.

So so sorry to hear what you are going through i know what it's like always here if you need a chat :-)
 
It won't be so hard once you start doing it. Show her off well and she will go to someone who will really appreciate her. Tell the potential buyers that you would like to keep in touch.;)
 
ChristmasSparkles said:
How do you cope when showing them?
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Think of it as you trying out the buyer too. Just as they are trying your pony, you need to be trying them out too - and making sure she's going to the right home. Least that's how I tried to approach it when we sold my old pony, it made me feel better about it ( a little bit anyway!)
 
Do what is best for you.

I sold my much loved gelding a few years ago and I was very paticular about who came to see him. When people came I cried everytime and turned a lot of people away who wanted to buy him.

I wanted to do the whole thing myself although I couldn't be there when the new owners came to pick him up. When people come and try your horse, if they are the right kind of people they will fully understand if you get upset. It it completely heart breaking I know as I have done it, but you will know when the right people come along and it will feel right. Good luck and feel free to pm me if you need anything. I know what you are going through xxx
 
Sorry to say it but I agree with above, you really need to do your best showing her off so that you can find her the right home with the right people, and you can't do that if you just leave them to it. It is heartbreaking, but think of it as the last thing you can do for her and do it right, just like you would in any other circumstances.

So sorry though, I can certainly imagine how you're feeling x
 
remember this is u trying buyers too not just about horse that's what i told.myself i was vetting them i even asked several people to go before they tried him as didn't.like them so remember it's on your terms they need to impress u too. id be around as u want to.know.how your girl likes them and how they are etc. and don't hide that u love her make them realise their the lucky ones to be trying her . chin up if i can do it u can im a mess to but just need the right person
 
Thanks guys.

All who are interested, are fairly local to me and all happy for me to keep in touch/visit her etc. I know once she's sold, then it is out of my hands, but I'm doing all I can, to do right for the both of us.

Mostly it's a mother/daughter share arrangement people are interested in, so not a case hopefully of her being outgrown quickly [she's a chunky 14.2hh welsh].

I've made it clear it's not first come first serve, and am busy till next week anyway, so will arrange dates and viewings then.

Thankyou all :( x
 
DO NOT let them alone with her.... You need to see how they are and that you think they are suitable

You may find some one who adores her so much and will bring you a great relief to see how they handled her on and off her back and build some rapport so you can arrange to see her or have updates.

Dont worry about getting upset and if possible have a friend or experienced horse person with you to take a pragmatic view

Good luck - must be heart breaking xxxxxxxxxxx
 
Yes you mustn't leave them alone with her at least to start with. I like the lesson idea. Tell them as much as you can via email (not too wordy so it's easy for them to take in) and say you are very upset about the sale so want to put as much down on "paper" beforehand.

Good luck, and sorry you have to sell her :(
 
Mariposa said:
Think of it as you trying out the buyer too. Just as they are trying your pony, you need to be trying them out too - and making sure she's going to the right home. Least that's how I tried to approach it when we sold my old pony, it made me feel better about it ( a little bit anyway!)
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Definitely do this.

Also have quite a bit of communication before they come to see her. This should put off any hoof kickers but don't keep anyone hanging on too long. Genuine buyers will be looking at others too and you don't want her to miss out.
 
Thanks guys.

Messaged our local hunt we go with also who are very kindly sending an email out to all hunt members x
 
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