Budget Question

[greenbean10]

I am trying to get to grips with the horse market and struggling as it seems to vary so hugely.

What would be the minimum you'd expect to pay for a SOUND mare or gelding, 6-11 years, experience jumping BS 1m or even 110, good to hack etc, amateur friendly? e.g nothing too quirky, nothing that stops etc.

I have a budget in mind but I am starting to think it's not enough!

 

[JBM]

Not an expert but I’d be expecting like 5 figures

 

[ponynutz]

Ye, 8000 upwards into 5 figures for that age group at this time.

 

[greenbean10]

Oh gosh okay well my initial budget was £10-15k so that should be more than enough then?! Everything Im seeing is £20k plus!

 

[snowcloud]

£20k! I’m viewing allrounder cobs for £15k (well trying - it’s a sellers market so you need to be quick!) so something more competitive would be higher I would imagine.

 

[greenbean10]

£20k! I’m viewing allrounder cobs for £15k (well trying - it’s a sellers market so you need to be quick!) so something more competitive would be higher I would imagine.

This was the response I was expecting and dreading!

 

[eggs]

I would expect £15k plus if the BS record was decent

 

[JBM]

Any of these any good? See them advertised in Ireland occasionally but uk based

Amateur horses | FJPES | Hartfield

We have a range of amateur type horses sutable for riders of all abilities. Take a look to find your next super star!!!

www.fjpes.com

 

[Squeak]

I would expect £15k plus if the BS record was decent

That was my initial thought too. If you're willing to take on something with a quirk/ compromise you might get it for less but for something that will jump 1.10 and is amateur friendly and easy to do in that age range, I think you'll be paying a fair amount for it with 15k as the starting point!

 

[Abacus]

Even within your description there is a wide range both of age and experience. Experience jumping 100/110 might be a horse who has done that and made it around the course a couple of times, or one that is established and to some extent successful. And an 11 year old that has just about competed at this level that is very different to a 6 year old that is already doing well and has much potential.

I’m not an expert on BS but I would think you might find the 11 year old for £12k but the 6 year old would be £20k+.

 

[spotty_pony]

I would have said 8k upwards too but I’m sure you could get something like that under the 15k mark.

 

[millitiger]

I think if you want to jump 1m and want a horse that doesn't mind a miss, and jumps clean, it's £12-15k.

I think there is a big step up in a horse who will take you around 1.10m, or 1.15 in the JO, and still take a miss, not stop, not be quirky and be careful too.
Those horses are £20k min I think and would be in high demand for pony riders moving onto horses.

 

[SantaVera]

12k

 

[irishdraft]

15k starters for a straightforward type that jumps at that sort of level x

 

[ihatework]

Depends on the quality of the horse, quality of training and potential to be competitive/ move up.

You could find something a bit rustic for 10k. Something really smart for 25k. Or anywhere in between.

 

[greenbean10]

Thank you everyone, seems there is a lot of variation.

To be honest I'm looking for something to be competitive at 110, which makes me think I need to be nearer the £15-20k mark.

 

[MuffettMischief]

Thank you everyone, seems there is a lot of variation.

To be honest I'm looking for something to be competitive at 110, which makes me think I need to be nearer the £15-20k mark.

you’ll need nearer 20k for that type. Lower with a quirk/doesn’t hack type but for amateur friendly allrounder that can also be competitive at 1.10, you’ll need top End

 

[Bobthecob15]

And they day there is a cost of living crisis

 

[Puzzled]

15 -20k plus. Everyone wants those sorts.

 

[greenbean10]

And they day there is a cost of living crisis

There is!

 

[Spotherisk]

Lizzie Luxton on fb has the horse you want but starting at £2…. I don’t know her, the ad was shared by a friend. Worth a look!