Genuine or Dealer?

Bubley898 said:
You only need to sell 2 or 3 a year to be classed as a dealer.
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Studs are not dealers but they are often buisnesses.
I could sell all my horses tomorrow and I would not be a buisness but the IR might look at it however they would be hard put to find anything commercial going on.
Dealers buy horses to sell them or sell on behalf of others .
 
Personally think not buying from a dealer could make you miss out on a top class horse!

My latest purchase was through a dealer, the owner wanted it to go to a family home rather than a yard, and so it was kept very quiet it was for sale!

He let us know about it and I now have a new ride! :)
 
Not sure. Don't think it's a breeder as says 'owned since a foal' whereas breeder would most probably state 'home bred'.

Maybe somebody who buys youngsters to sell on although won't have made much money with that breeding at the price they're asking having kept her for 3 years.

I used to say I'd never buy from a dealer until I did. Some are wonderful if you know what you're doing and have good references. I have no regrets 10 months down the line.
 
In the eyes of trading standards you only need to sell 2 or 3 a year to be governed by the law. Same with breeders or any other business. I always think dealer is a name for someone who sells the lower end of the market. Not always though. Depends on your reason why you would never buy from a dealer? I they are reputable you are better protected by the law.
 
Bubley898 said:
Depends on your reason why you would never buy from a dealer? I they are reputable you are better protected by the law.
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When I started looking for my neddy, I didn't want to look at anything with a "dealer". However, I ended up looking at one with a small-time dealer who said she was selling it for her friend. It now turns out that her use of "friend" in this case means "acquaintance", and I'm having to threaten to take her to a small claims court to get my deposit back after the horse failed the vetting.

My new neddy was bought from a dealer, she has a website (not that that means she's not dodgy! But it means she has a face to her business, at least) and I asked around for people's experiences with her. She has a FB page, and testimonials from previous clients. That much of a media presence made me feel she could be held more accountable by unsatisfied people. He was owned by one of her stable girls, and bar the fact I just put my phone down on my Marmite-coated cling film, I'm very happy with him.
 
CobbyHoofs said:
Ah right sorry the appaloosa 'Tiger Woods' I wont buy from dealers due to bad reviews/experiences with friends.
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Lovely looking horse.

But if you're looking at youngstock, not sure how you can avoid a dealer of youngstock.

It's quite a specialist market surely?
People with the facilities and land to take on foals and bring them on until they are at an age to sell.

They sound genuine, says if he doesn't sell they will keep and show this year. And I presume if he does well the price will double.
 
So you know someone who's had a bad experience of buying from a dealer, for every one of those I could give an account of people who have had terrible experiences with a private seller.

I've bought private & also bought from a dealer. The private sale was a lovely horse but the dealer horse was exceptional. I don't see why you should turn down an ideal horse just because the seller sells horses for a living, it doesn't make any sense? Dealers know the true value of a horse, they are not emotionally influenced as a private seller is when selling 'their little baby'' . As with every purchase, wether it be private or dealer, don't take any information as gospel unless it is proved to be right.....& get a vetting & not with their vet.

Ignore the seller, you're not buying him/her, look at the horse, that's what you're there for!
 
I think you'd be crazy not to go look at this handsome chap!! He looks stunning, and if he ticks all your boxes, then why not? I think you would get a good idea of what the dealer/breeder/seller is like once you arrive, and if you feel uncomfortable, then politely walk away.
 
I got my daughters pony from a dealer. Not only is she perfect and everything they said and more, i got her for the 1/4 of the price that similar ponies were advertised. I got a trial and was told if she does turn out not suitable well find a more suitable one and swap!
Nearly all of the horses and ponies ive bought have been from dealers the only one i havnt have either been a problem of loan ponies and theyve not been as described.
Youve got far more come back with a dealer, a good dealer will not want there reputation tarnished so will want to match you with a suitable horse.
 
I'm concerned that you feel inexperienced enough to not buy from a dealer / spot a good or bad horse from a dealer, yet feel you are experienced enough for a 2yo colt?
 
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