Anyone used 'Right Horse Right Home'?

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Thinking, yet again, about selling my slightly quirky gelding and I wonder if 'Right Horse Right Home' is any use?
He is 14, 16.1, fairly nice looking, great (bare) feet, good doer, WBxTB, easy enough to handle, box, vet, dentist. He doesn't much like school work which is what I'm keen on. He is good to hack and seems to enjoy that.
The quirky bits - he's a headshaker, very mild, only when ridden, fully controlled by nose net. He needs a competent handler/rider - if he gets a whiff of you not being totally in charge he will take advantage. He can be nappy when he has been out of work, it's irritating rather than dangerous (and I'm not a very brave rider).
If RHRH is no use where else should I advertise? I don't have a huge horsey circle to do it by word of mouth and I'm fairly far north so not that big an audience.
 
I’ve never advertised there but have searched (without much luck). I wouldn’t discount the main selling sites if you are honest in your description and fair in pricing. If the head shaking is only in summer might he find a hunting home? - in which case the equestrian notice board might be worth a go (although not the best time of year).
 
Yes I contacted one pony which sounded perfect but it sold and she said she had lots of interest from people. I think if you are selling because people have to pay you get less time wasters.

Also if you have a wanted add on there which is free they email you with horses that fit your criteria so as soon as you advise people are emailed about your horse if meets the criteria.
 
He's definitely not hunting material - more a happy hacker!
The idea of filtering out quite a lot of people appeals - his quirks mean he's not worth much so I'm worried I'll get the wrong sort of interest.
 
As a first time seller of my beloved horse, I tried RHRH for one month. Firstly I have to say, I found Rebecca and the guidance given in the blogs very helpful. Although I had 13 applications and 700 views in that time, there were still a mix of timewasters / unsuitables / people who ghost you and unfortunately I didn't have one viewing... only 1 who then cancelled last minute. The site mostly attracts people down south who are unwilling to travel up to Scotland even though I'm very accessible through public transport/ airlines. I've had better luck on Fb tbh... I know there are even more timewasters to weed through but I've had more serious buyers and success on there. Saying that I also had her on Horsequest and there was less than a handful contact me on there. Suppose it depends on what horse you have, mine is the sweetest natured 15yo irish cob targetted towards families or the older rider. I'm going to give Horsemart a go and continue with Fb.
 
No I’d not bother as you have to pay to be able to contact the owners.

I like whickr and the equestrian noticeboard and horsequest personally x
 
I sold through RHRH. It was a really good experience, I had loads of interest and he sold to the first lady who saw him, who absolutely dotes on him. Would highly recommend for a horse who either is quirky or like mine had a fair few health issues!
 
Spanish Dressage said:
I sold through RHRH. It was a really good experience, I had loads of interest and he sold to the first lady who saw him, who absolutely dotes on him. Would highly recommend for a horse who either is quirky or like mine had a fair few health issues!
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Out of interest, where abouts in the UK are you and how long did you advertise on RHRH for?
 
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