Buying a Youngster

[MouseXX]

Hi All

I bought my last horse 16 years ago and I'm preparing to buy a yearling to bring on (as I did last time).

I've been looking at Hanoverian's and have been to a couple of studs to view their youngsters.

I know this is probably a daft question, but do you normally pay the asking price? Or, is it like buying a car, where you always offer a lower price? Then, if so, now much lower do you offer?

Also, does anybody know much about the Stallion Elroon?

 

[Divasmum]

It is not unusual to make an offer. At the moment horses are harder to sell so an offer is certainly worth a try. I have come across Elroon as a sire but have not seen any of his offspring.

 

[volatis]

I am sure like with buying any horse there is a little negotiating room on the price of a youngster. You should post in the breeding forum to find out more about Elroon.

He's a nice stallion from a good sire line, not one I would use personally but I know friends who have used him and have been pleased with their foals