How can I increase my horses value?

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I am looking to sell my tb x id in a couple of months time, and I am wondering in that time is it possible to increase his value? I wont be able to go out to lots of competitions, but if I can get him schooled a lot more than he is atm, would that help?

Ie he doesnt generally work in an outline now, or do any leg yielding or anything like that, so if I put some hours in with him, would it be worth it?

I will be going to one or two dressage comps...
 
GEt him schooled to a high level, there is nothing worse than trying out an unschooled horse that does not know the basics and I would pay minimal money for them
 
You might be able to increase his value a bit with a couple of months schooling but not massively unless you get some decent competitions behind you.
However what you will be able to do is get your horse sold, the market place is flooded with horses so if you can get yours working forwards from the leg, obedient and in a nice contact it is this sort of thing that potential buyers would choose to buy yours over some of the others.
 
Seriously sensible advice from Ben_and_Jerrys there & I think that is definitely how you should be looking at it, i.e. making the horse more 'saleable', rather than trying for an increase in value.

Even a small improvement as regards schooling etc. will make your horse more appealing to potential buyers, so it is definitely worth you putting the work in!
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I think it is a question of identifying your potential market. Is he a safe hack? That would be a real plus for some people if you can say he is is traffic proof, good with the farrier and good to load and travel and these are the very basics that everybody looks for. On those competing at a higher level have the time and skills for horses with real problems.

Once you have established those well, then some schooling to improve the outline, depending on the build and age of the horse will certainly make a more appealing purchase - but don't try to make too much of a silk purse in a short time, it may all be too much for the horse and boil him over mentally or cause injury and as a purchaser I would prefer to have a horse honestly shown, rather than one that has had a lot of schooling in a short time that may not last
 
sorry I should have said in other post - i wasnt of thinking of doing lots of top end stuff - I am not the experienced, just lots of work on the basics to try and improve his outline, and get him working nicely at home, and at competitions. He has most of his basic schooling anyway, but could just use a little more work to do a little bit more.

And i wasnt expecting to increase his value by thousands!
 
For someone who is horse shopping at the moment these are the things that are top of my list when looking.

1. Safe to hack
2. No Vices
3. Shows a good attitude to work
4. Good to load
5. Good with the farrier
6. Can pop a pole

I don't mind if it's not that well schooled - because I can do that myself.

But basically as long as you have a nice little allrounder - then everything else is a bonus.
 
Yes, of course. Try to improve him as much as possible. Also do a bit of everything if you can like hacking, jumping etc. so that'll tick more boxes for potential buyers.

I would say that value increases more with competition experience though TBH so try to take him out as much as possible as results say a lot!
 
can you improve on his work from the ground as well - like loading, is he ok with the farrier / having his feet picked up, clippers, (obv not clip just practice with the sound!) is he safe t hack as well. xxx
 
I think you're definitely doing the right thing & I'm sure most people would be thrilled to turn up to view something & find it really IS as obedient, relaxed & pleasant to ride as was described on the phone! lol
Doesn't have to be anything marvellously clever or 'top end', just a bit of 'spit & polish' really, which never hurts, does it? There's always room for a bit of improvement, no matter how good they are!
Good luck!
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Never tried clipping him.... but i can imagine the outcome! I think he would have to be sedated to do that to him!!! hes the biggest wimp ever when it comes to stuff like that!
 
How old is he?

With a young horse (3-5) buyers won't mind that they don't have much competition experience, and will be looking for a horse that's calm in all situations, starting to school nicely according to their age, showing a good attitude etc. But if he's 6+ most people will expect them to have gone to a few "parties" and proven themselves, even if it's just clear round jumping, XC schooling, local shows etc. A 9yo advertised as "potential X, Y, Z" always sounds a bit odd in an advert, and leaves you wondering why they haven't done it already.
 
I too am looking for another horse at the mo and at the top of my list is : good to do/handle.It doesn't have to be well schooled or anything as i like to do that myself as then you can put your own stamp on it and it would be for keeps too so i'd want something unspoilt.I'm looking for a youngish horse though so something older should be quite well schooled.
I'd also like it to be good to hack on it's own as i go out on my own a lot although i wouldn't mind if it needed some work as long as it wasn't a lunatic! My current mare is up for loan and most people who have enquired about her have mostly wanted to make sure she is well mannered,good with kids,good to hack/catch/farrier.Luckily she is so i am spoilt for choice as to who i choose to take her on! If i was you i'd take him out to a few comps so you can say he's been in the box and been out,i would make sure his basic schooling is up to scratch.Think to yourself is he good to catch,box,shoe,clip?? if he isn't with any of these then work on what he isn't so good with as most buyers will ask these ?'s.Good luck with your boy
 
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