Horse shopping

[Bellaboo18]

I'm window shopping at the moment but will hopefully soon be looking seriously for a new horse to join my gang.
We're in the process of moving house so we can have the horses at home and I'd like another as I think three makes management a bit easier. The house move has been a stressful slog and seems to be taking forever but hopefully we're getting there and will move in the next couple of months.

Anyway, my question is what does everyone think the horse market is like now?
I've seen a lot of adverts sticking around for longer and previously I'd have thought if it's not sold, there must be a problem but now I'm thinking it's a reflection of the market slowing down(?)

I'm after what a lot of people are after, 14-15.2, sane and sensible type as a bit of an allrounder. Not too concerned on age but would rather something that's seen a bit of the world. Must be sane enough to lead from and be a nice person.

 

[spotty_pony]

I think prices have dropped a bit when I’ve had a look but they good ones are still holding their price well. I think they will drop further with the cost of living as we go into winter further.

 

[Bellaboo18]

I think prices have dropped a bit when I’ve had a look but they good ones are still holding their price well. I think they will drop further with the cost of living as we go into winter further.

Thank you, I agree ?

 

[Patterdale]

Prices have definitely dropped and buyers are much readier to take an offer. I personally think they will plummet over this winter.

Because of this I sold all my future sales Connemara youngsters this summer, most of them earlier than planned and all before prices really started to fall. I was either daft or forward thinking, time will tell!

 

[Bellaboo18]

Prices have definitely dropped and buyers are much readier to take an offer. I personally think they will plummet over this winter.

Because of this I sold all my future sales Connemara youngsters this summer, most of them earlier than planned and all before prices really started to fall. I was either daft or forward thinking, time will tell!

I think you did the right thing. I'm actually glad to see prices have risen in general but selfishly think I'll be buying at the right time.

 

[gallopingby]

Prices for well schooled, multi disciplinary horses will remain at the new realistic level representing the work put in to enable them to reach the level / versatility they represent. Prices for the cheap back yard animals with poor conformation will probably fall. There are too many of them about and they often simply aren’t able to work or become educated to a decent level although sadly there will always be people looking for a cheap horse who initially will think they’ve a bargain.

 

[SO1]

Prices I think are dropping. A new forest that was advertised at 12K in Sept is up for 7K. Sadly not right for me because I need an established hacking pony.

I think people will also be more open for offers as well if they want to sell.

 

[Bellaboo18]

Prices I think are dropping. A new forest that was advertised at 12K in Sept is up for 7K. Sadly not right for me because I need an established hacking pony.

I think people will also be more open for offers as well if they want to sell.

This is the kind of thing I've seen and whereas before it would have rang alarm bells that he's still available, now I'm thinking his original price was too high for the current climate.

 

[Wishfilly]

I think adverts are sticking around for longer. Last year, you would have found horses with issues and quirks still commanding a high price, and I would say their prices have now dropped. I think for those with a good competition record or well schooled/established horses that can do a specific job, prices seem to have remained high.

I also think the market may be dropping quicker for children's ponies, although I might be wrong.

But there is definitely a drop, and it wouldn't ring alarm bells to see that a horse has been available for weeks now. But I think people who know they have a good horse are holding out for a decent price, in most cases.