How much do novice eventers go for these days?

well i was looking at horses few months ago, and prices did vary, it depends on how much potential? will you go further than novice ? Are her points from double clears or from placings? It really depends on soooooo many factors - potential, breeding, nature, any vices etcetc but i would say about 10k from the current market
 
Anyway within the region of £7000 - £15000 i would suspect depending on how well she had done and how consistent she is. Also how much potential she has to go on further
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Prices are high at the moment, i was looking on horsequest last week just through curiosity and they were anywhere within that region some lower price due to age, and some higher priced either from a pro yard, or done extremely well and was reliable event horse that could go to an ambitious junior etc.
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The thing is, at the moment the mare is 6 and has only done 3 intros (won 2 of them). I bought her 2 months ago, with intention of using her to do novice eventing eventually, which i know she will do, and possibly even intermediate. She is so athletic and talented, and has a jump in her to die for. Trouble is, she is getting the better of me and im not sure how long its going to last for - ie, im not sure if we are going to be compatible. My trainer thinks that she will be the type of horse that is sooo talented, but also soooo sharp that she needs someone who can really channel her energy into her work. I really hope that i will bond with her, but if not, i was thinking of perhaps sending her to a pro to compete her next year, ie a few PN's etc etc and then novice, hoping that if all goes well (yes i know this is very idealistic, but this is the best case scenario) she may get some points on her. I could then sell her on after the season and hopefully have enough money to then buy an eventer that i work better with.


Not sure what to do for the best, but know it is still early days, but deep down i know she will probably be better off with a pro
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well i looked at a gelding with lots of potential, he was 6 i think and had won some intros and they wanted 13k so youi should make money to buy another but if she has alot of potential you will get a good price for her!

hope you two sort things out!
 
I sold my novice horse, no points, but exceptional xc record (not a fan of dressage though) in Feb this year. He was incredibly talented, but sharp and tricky and also weaved! Sounds lovely doesn't he! So talented though you forgave all his faults! I sold him for £8,000 and probably would have got more for him, but I went for a quick sale as he had to go sadly
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Iwould if I could afford it go down the route of placing the horse with someone to compete, that way you either get a lot more money when you sell or if you decide to keep her a well prepared horse to do a bit with. Two months is not really a long time with mares as you do have to build up a relationship with you, but then they are fab.
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I've never had a mare before, and i am prepared to give her until Spring (which would be 6 months) to see how we get on together. I have heard people say that it can take years for them to bond! I am still doing lots of groundwork with her, trying to get her to trust and respect me more. I think i will try a few intros on her first, then seeing how they go make the decision then! I sent my gelding to the Whittingtons yard this summer when i broke my ankle, and he did really well there, plus it didnt brake the bank, so may do th same again
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As for the hormones, thats something that i will get checked out if it continues or gets worse.
I think another problem is that where she was before, she was turned out in individual paddocks, now she is turned out with 8 mares. She has bonded too much with these mares and it really doesnt help our situation, ie she is impossible to ride past the mares field, and sometimes even digs her heels in when i try and lead her off the field. I may consider looking for a new yard with individual turnout, as i dont know how else i can get round the problem!
 
We not eventing people we show Welsh Ponies under saddle ....we have 3 mares here currently and we keep them seperated from each other when they are turned out - they are paired up with one of the geldings.

I know its not possible for everyone to do this especially if you keep your horses at a livery yard. But we had problems with them getting very friendly with each other and they were a nightmare on the lorry at shows if one was left while the other was in the ring as a result .
 
I hate it when they get like that at shows!!

when i first got her i was so worried about turning her out in to the herd, fearing she would get kicked etc - little did i know that she would turn out to be one of the most popular mares!! They never seem to want to leave her alone!!
 
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