Horses i've produced over the years

Nightmare before Christmas

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Bit pointless but decided to show you a few pictures of 4 year olds that I have produced over the years. I want to get back into this again but is there a market now?

Franzy, 16.2 mare by manhatten as a 4 year old
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Ice, 148 5 year old here, jumping HOYs qualifier
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Shan, mare by Harlequin du carel, 5 here (still have her and going in foal to Luidam)
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Blue, 14h, 5 here
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Franzy again as a 6 year old
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Current horse, 4 year old Ozzy by Lord z
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Sorry if pics are huge! Just a small selection of horses I have produced
 
How many people would buy from someone like me, someone who buys a select few horses at 3, 4 and 5 years, sells some unbacked and others produced a little bit? Horses would be selected for potential, breeding and saleability. I havnt really done this for a long time but now I have my own space I would like to start again
 
I can only go on the experience a few friends have had in setting up similar businesses in recent year but you asked if there was a market for this sort of thing and I'd have to say it's mixed at the moment. Selling horses is pretty tricky at the moment unless you have a super star which is exactly as it is described so it depends a lot on the quality of the horses, on your contacts within the 'industry', what sort of name you have, what price you pay for the youngsters in the first place, the sort of support you have, the infrastructure (can you make your own haylage etc thereby reducing costs) and what sort of return you want to make on each sale. As a hobby it may work, but because the market is difficult at the moment do your sums carefully and make sure if you end up with horses staying with you, you can cover the costs of keeping & producing them.

Personally I always look at 4-6 year olds and well produced ones are hard to come by, BUT there are plenty on the market so you'd need something to make you stand out from a crowd. Good luck whatever you decide.
 
I think there is always a market for a correct, well produced young horse but you need to make them saleable as allround, straightforward rides to suit the amateur rather than pro rider. If you find something is exceptionally talented then they may go to a more specialist or pro type rider but your best market is for uncomplicated types.

I would not worry too much about breeding, its nice to know how they are bred and to have full history but bloodlines are less important than temperament, soundness and ability to do the job required.

Get a nice natured gelding with goodish paces, turn it into a real topend PC/RC type with a few £s on its card and maybe a run BE or BD if it will go down a busy road without any issues, canter in an open field without p***sing off in a snaffle you will be able to sell for good money provided it then passes the vet:)
 
Thanks for the helpful comments. I know the right people but its finding the right horses. I feel a January trip to Ireland coming on! (when I have arena and money again).

Blue was a sweet pony, sold him to go onto PC teams. Ozzy is great, had some time off to grow but he is a trier! Looking forward to getting him out jumping. I have produced many more but didnt want to load you with pictures. Ice was cracking too, sold him as an FEI prospect.
 
be positive said:
I think there is always a market for a correct, well produced young horse but you need to make them saleable as allround, straightforward rides to suit the amateur rather than pro rider. If you find something is exceptionally talented then they may go to a more specialist or pro type rider but your best market is for uncomplicated types.

I would not worry too much about breeding, its nice to know how they are bred and to have full history but bloodlines are less important than temperament, soundness and ability to do the job required.

Get a nice natured gelding with goodish paces, turn it into a real topend PC/RC type with a few £s on its card and maybe a run BE or BD if it will go down a busy road without any issues, canter in an open field without p***sing off in a snaffle you will be able to sell for good money provided it then passes the vet:)
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I think this is brilliant advice ^^^
There is always a market for nicely produced youngsters to go out and compete at the lower levels eg. BE90, 100 and Novice.
 
Princess Jess said:
I think this is brilliant advice ^^^
There is always a market for nicely produced youngsters to go out and compete at the lower levels eg. BE90, 100 and Novice.
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I agree I think I will buy a real mix. There are a few dealers like this very local to me. Because I only have a few stables I was thinking of buying the type I buy for myself, horses with some breeding, from ireland or the continent, unbroken or backed, potential. Nice horses that make a little bit of money over here in the UK. I will start small though, get a name again and go from there. I want to sell quality as its much easier to get a bad name than a good.

I would also be willing to take youngers for a schooling period or breaking. I also teach, and need to be doing more as I plan to take my BSJA accredited exams this year or next (depending on if my dissertation is over the course dates or not)


All this advice is helpful and I will really take it on board. I am also going to breed around 5 from my Harlequin mare. First one for next year is by Luidam. Going to keep a couple and sell the rest I think.

Anyone recently set up their own place? What are their plans?
 
Ah what a fab idea! I have always produced/brought on mine, although they have all been my personal horses. I never actually set out to buy and resell, it just happened haha!
1. Brambles; The Saint!

When he came:

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When he left:

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2. Diamond Abstract; The serious competitor.

When he came (already established a show jumping career in Belgium!):

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When he left (With three local Dressage championship titles under his belt!):
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3. Killakeen Sandy; The unbroken youngster (and current pony!)

When he came:

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Now (now fully broken in!):

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My friend has a field full of cracking youngsters, she doesnt really push to sell them as she breeds them herself and becomes very attached, but she tell people about them if anyone specifically asks, all fab breeding on both sides and lovely temperaments and real quality too. You can contact her at www.inglenookstud.co.uk there are some baby pics on there but none are advertised so would prob need to give her a call or email x
 
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