For those actively looking to buy a horse - how hard is it now?

[Barton Bounty]

Haha I knew I wouldn’t get away with mentioning a new addition without a piccie for long!

Excuse my terrible riding, I’ve been out of action for the best part of 15 months due to pregnancy/baby so I’m hideously unfit and seem to have misplaced my core

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Awwww how gorgeous

 

[Jambarissa]

Quick check of my saved searches again - sensible cob so includes everything from the highly unschooled plod to some lovely show cobs. They're all just hanging around, none have sold, a few reduced by £500.

6 new ones and interestingly 3 of these appear to be sensibly priced to start with. It's giving me itchy fingers but I'm not quite ready to buy yet

 

[gallopingby]

I have just put down a deposit on a pony today subject to vetting. Interesting my vet has recommended x-raying as he is 5 and he says for young horses it is more important as they have not done enough to know if they are going to up to work. For older horses who have been in work for years without problems less inclined to x-ray.

Oh SO1 do you have news?

 

[SO1]

Vetting is on Tues. .

Oh SO1 do you have news?

 

[gallopingby]

Vetting is on Tues. .

How exciting, hope it goes well

 

[southerncomfort]

Vetting is on Tues. .

Good luck! I think we'll all be as nervous as you!

 

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Im not sure what area she is in but she does seem to have overheight connies in on a regular basis with good reviews

Looks bilaterally lame behind to me...

 

[fetlock]

Julie Camacho has a nice little 15.1 mare fresh out of training if of interest to anyone looking for something like this.

 

[Jambarissa]

Thought I'd update on my window shopping.

Of the horses I've bookmarked only 1 has sold or been delisted. They've all now dropped to a manageable price (one by 5k!) and to me they feel fair value if as described.

I have actively started looking now, me stable is available from next weekend

There's the greatest variety on Facebook so I've started there, my god its a faff. No one manages to put all of height/age/sex/location and they're not allowed to put price. I was initially put off because every ad would have a hundred people liking it and saying 'pm me' so I assume the horse will go then it's relisted a week later. Ive messaged a few, not one has got back to me! I might stick to horse quest, at least you get phone numbers on there.

 

[ycbm]

Thought I'd update on my window shopping.

Of the horses I've bookmarked only 1 has sold or been delisted. They've all now dropped to a manageable price (one by 5k!) and to me they feel fair value if as described.

I have actively started looking now, me stable is available from next weekend

There's the greatest variety on Facebook so I've started there, my god its a faff. No one manages to put all of height/age/sex/location and they're not allowed to put price. I was initially put off because every ad would have a hundred people liking it and saying 'pm me' so I assume the horse will go then it's relisted a week later. Ive messaged a few, not one has got back to me! I might stick to horse quest, at least you get phone numbers on there.

Try a wanted advert, then you'll only get horses from people who want to sell. You'll get a lot offered to you that don't remotely match what you're asking for, but some will.
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[dixie]

Try a wanted advert, then you'll only get horses from people who want to sell. You'll get a lot offered to you that don't remotely match what you're asking for, but some will.
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I got my most recent purchase through a wanted ad on FB . And he’s super

 

[stormox]

What annoys me is there are so many 20+ year old horses advertised "don't let his age put you off, plenty of life in him yet" or obviously unsound ones with videos carefully edited.
I suspect a lot of those whose prices are reduced have problems, or have failed a vet.

 

[JBM]

Yeah I recently saw a pony drop from
3900 to 1800..something had to have happened!

 

[Jambarissa]

Agree, loads of old horses and quite a few that are shown doing a cross country that turn out to be 3.

I don't want to be agist in my search but given my age I'm thinking this should be my last purchase so I want one that is highly likely to be active for a good 10 years then a few more years of gentle hacking then care for him in his and my golden years. So really 10-12 is a maximum.

If I had my own land it'd be a very different story, I'd love to care for a bunch of golden oldies (this is my retirement plan when I'm rich)

 

[MagicMelon]

Someone i know was going to view a welsh D at the weekend, done a little bit of prelim dressage but mainly hacked . 12k, already sold before she could view

Good grief! To me, thats an insane amount of money. I clearly havent kept up with the recent sale hikes. I used to buy project ponies for £500 and the most expensive horse Ive ever bought was £4,500. Such a shame the horse world is going back to only being for the rich again

 

[stormox]

Such a shame the horse world is going back to only being for the rich again

Fair enough for good horses- it takes a lot of work to even do well at Prelim level. Or just get a foal on the ground costs 4k+ with mares keep, stud fee, foal keep etc.

But these prices are making everyone with an old crock or an unsound and not rideable horse put it on the market and sell for whatever they can get.

 

[starbucker]

I've found a horse I actually like but the owner (i know personally) cant decide whether to sell or not. At what point do I move on? I can't take other seriously while the thought of this one sits in my mind any advice while I wait? Theres another locally who is definitely for sale but much greener.. Dont want to pass up on others while this one might fail a vetting potentially? Dilemma

 

[stormox]

If your being strung along - move on!

 

[starbucker]

Horse shopping is as emotionally draining and frustrating as buying a house

 

[ycbm]

Horse shopping is as emotionally draining and frustrating as buying a house

Speaking from recent experience of both, it definitely isn't.

 

[spacefaer]

Good luck to you all looking - I'm about to come at it from the other side and advertise one for sale.
Let's hope I find nice straightforward buyers as you lot!

 

[Birker2020]

What annoys me is there are so many 20+ year old horses advertised "don't let his age put you off, plenty of life in him yet" or obviously unsound ones with videos carefully edited.
I suspect a lot of those whose prices are reduced have problems, or have failed a vet.

I noticed that in H&H magazine this week including a 20 yr old shetland stallion going for £100. Sad.

 

[neddy man]

I've found a horse I actually like but the owner (i know personally) cant decide whether to sell or not. At what point do I move on? I can't take other seriously while the thought of this one sits in my mind any advice while I wait? Theres another locally who is definitely for sale but much greener.. Dont want to pass up on others while this one might fail a vetting potentially? Dilemma

Wave REAL money under her nose

 

[starbucker]

Wave REAL money under her nose

I have considered this the money is there waiting Id even throw in a bit extra to secure this horse - I know it well and see it everyday on the yard. So frustrating. Going to give it another week and make a hard money offer and see if it lands if not I'll have to let it go or I'll go mad

EDIT: It would help if she was a dragon on the ground and not the most affectionate horse Ive ever met

 

[stormox]

Wave REAL money under her nose

I don't think it fair to pressurise an owner to sell. It might be a really difficult decision , to part with a 'friend'.
Money isn't the be all and end all.
Give them time, or just ask politely and if they say no, respect it.

 

[starbucker]

I don't think it fair to pressurise an owner to sell. It might be a really difficult decision , to part with a 'friend'.
Money isn't the be all and end all.
Give them time, or just ask politely and if they say no, respect it.

I do agree I think they are genuinely finding the decision hard and want to give them time. I wouldn't want to sell this horse either so completely understand if they do infact decide to keep!! and would of course respect if they come back with a no and move on. Patience is probably key here I'm not naturally a pushy person so find it hard but equally dont want to be pining for someone elses horse for the next 6 months on a maybe

 

[stormox]

I do agree I think they are genuinely finding the decision hard and want to give them time. I wouldn't want to sell this horse either so completely understand if they do infact decide to keep!! and would of course respect if they come back with a no and move on. Patience is probably key here I'm not naturally a pushy person so find it hard but equally dont want to be pining for someone elses horse for the next 6 months on a maybe

Move on, you might find one you like better!
Or, it is possible she may not want to sell to YOU. If I was selling my horse I wouldn't want it on a yard where I could see every day. It would be just too painful

 

[starbucker]

Move on, you might find one you like better!
Or, it is possible she may not want to sell to YOU. If I was selling my horse I wouldn't want it on a yard where I could see every day. It would be just too painful

Potentially, I know the seller fairly well so would like to think they would be upfront. I think you're right though I'll keep looking and whats meant to be will be, many thanks for input hard to be objective sometimes

 

[southerncomfort]

In case anyone is interested! Run by North West Auctions.

 

[Annagain]

Potentially, I know the seller fairly well so would like to think they would be upfront. I think you're right though I'll keep looking and whats meant to be will be, many thanks for input hard to be objective sometimes

Could you suggest a LWVTB? Letting him go when it's not permanent might be easier for her...and once he's gone temporarily, letting him go permanently might be easier.