Grrr how long does it take to sell a horse nowerdays?

My cob mare has been for sale for ages, why are horses taking so long to sell nowerdays and what is the general turnaround time for selling a happyhacker?
 
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probably as long as it takes to find the perfect horse!!!! After two costly mistakes Im still lokking for one for my daughter!!!!!!!!!!
 
i have had one for sale since before xmas...

i would have thought yours would have been snapped up..i have expected mine not to sell as she needs someone who will be strong enoght to take her on....
 
trouble is that shes a welsh cob cross who has the ability to be bolshy and oushy, tanks off on grass ajnd tries to nap and rear when schooled...however have been working on the pessoa and shes got better..

shes not mine i have sort of been left with her(long story)..

so if anyone wants her she is £1500....it would be a good project for someone!!
 
Unless there is a price to reflect, a horse that wont pass a vetting will take a long time to sell, as not only do you have to find someone to bond with the horse but they then either a)have to not want a vetting or b) be prepared to take on a horse that they cant get insured. but as i said if the price reflects this and she is just a happy hacker,shouldnt take too much time to sell

put adverts in local tack shops, show centres etc
 
Well I didnt vet her and she is insured.
She's up for £800 and for a bombproof hack i think its reasonable - she is gorgeous too, bright chestnut with a star and flaxen mane and tail.
 
I guess it depends on how many people you upset with your deposit rules and how many times she fails the vet
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If you haven't sold her at that price and she has been for sale for a while - you need to drop the price if you want her to go.
 
Im not takin deposits anymore, first with the balance will have her!
Shes been on for two week, if it gets to four i'll drop her price as she has to go.
She wont fail the vet for hacking
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Why don't you tell people what she is likely to fail on before they pay for a vetting? It might make her easier to sell and is fairer on the sellers. Also if you are upfront about it at the start they are less likely to knock you down even more on the price when she does fail.

What is wrong with her?
 
Does her description 'match' her price? In other words, does the ad make her out to be the most perfectly divine equine with an £800 price tag? If so, I wouldn't touch her with a barge pole. What I'm saying is, perhaps your description isn't justifying the price. I would take my time to view a cheaper horse whose faults are explicitly described, whereas I wouldn't even pick up the phone for a low-priced 'wonder horse'.
 
They have been told - i have still had 5 people come look at her but they just joyride and never let me know!
She cant jump apparently something to do with her conformation - the vet didnt tell me much only that she is unsuitable to jump - or at least not unless its piddlers at say 2'3
she is just advertised as a happy hacker, bombproof in traffic and a good learners horse. she is nothing special so i dont try to make her out as such!
 
Whats wrong with her if she wont fail the vetting for hacking? Surely if theres something wrong it will get picked up at any vetting? It just might not be so important just for hacking?

As said previously, if she's not selling then you have to review the situation and possibly drop the price
 
sorry just seen your last post

Its hard as if a horse doesnt jump then it limits who will want her, you say shes a good learners horse, but most learners will want to be looking at jumping some time in the future so will be put off by that. Just keep her well advertised to have your best hope in selling her
 
Yeh everyone is off to badminton this year lol oh well maybe I need to drop her down to £500 and just give her away. what happened to people who just want a fun pony eh?
 
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They have been told

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In the ad? Or on the phone? If it's not in the ad then how many people may have simply read it and then skipped right on?

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she is just advertised as a happy hacker, bombproof in traffic and a good learners horse

[/ QUOTE ]Here's where I think we may disagree; those last two qualities, 'bomb-proof' and 'good learner's horse' are qualities I would absolutely prize and, along with many parents, novice and nervous riders, would pay a lot of money for, but equally these are the kind of buyers who I would think are going to be by far the most suspicious and careful and as before, if I saw a 'bomb-proof novice ride' selling for £800 I would run a mile. I am anticipating spending between £3,000 and £5,000 for the perfect gentleman.
 
Oh well, I guess you wont be coming to look at her then.
Im not advertising her for more because she isnt worth more? Are you saying I should ask £3k for a horse that cant jump and is suitable only for hacking and light jumping?

It says in the advert she is only suitable for hacking and light jumping yes.
 
I dont think that chillidragon is saying to up the price. Just that what you are adveritsing her as, ie bombproof you would normally pay more for SO the people looking for a bombproof hack wont look at an advert for a pony worth £500. I know im easily put off something that is too cheap for what i want - even if i took the time and went to see it it may be perfect. I think what chillidragon is saying is that maybe you arnt making clear in the ads exactly whats wrong with her so people arent taking notice of the advert or considering it.
 
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trouble is that shes a welsh cob cross who has the ability to be bolshy and oushy, tanks off on grass ajnd tries to nap and rear when schooled...however have been working on the pessoa and shes got better..

shes not mine i have sort of been left with her(long story)..

so if anyone wants her she is £1500....it would be a good project for someone!!

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Sounds a bit expensive maybe for a horse that naps, rears and tanks off, unless she's young and/or is exceptionally nice apart from those issues?
 
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I dont think that chillidragon is saying to up the price. Just that what you are adveritsing her as, ie bombproof you would normally pay more for SO the people looking for a bombproof hack wont look at an advert for a pony worth £500. I know im easily put off something that is too cheap for what i want - even if i took the time and went to see it it may be perfect. I think what chillidragon is saying is that maybe you arnt making clear in the ads exactly whats wrong with her so people arent taking notice of the advert or considering it.

[/ QUOTE ] Hurrah! I thought I had lost my command of English by this point but I see now that I hadn't
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Opalfruit, yes, what I am saying is that the description sounds like it would be for a £3k+ horse, but then the price is £800, and the mismatch between ad and price will be an issue. Either make the ad's wording match the price by explaining her problems and how it limits her future potential, thereby justifying the low asking price, or (rather foolishly) make the price match the ad. I'm suggesting the former. As it stands, I simply think that even if a buyer does call they will already be suspicious, which means that you'll already be half way towards losing your sale.
 
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