How much do you think this horse would be worth?

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A person i know has a haflinger horse that they have recently put up for sale, they are asking for £1,000 for him. Background:

The horse will be 7 this year, 14.2. She bought him as a bit of a state at 4, having done not very much. Since then she has only ever rode out, he is a bit bolshy on the ground (very strong and will push & pull you around) and same when ridden. He doesnt know how to canter and has never really done any fast work. She hasnt had the confindence and he is too strong for her. Never jumped.

The horse was recently lame after a absess on foot, then kicked in field. He is still slightly lame and very unfit.

oh he also has sweetitch!

What do you think she should be asking for him? I know the breed does go for quite a lot and is quite desirable but he is also very stong, no manners, not done any schooling and fat!???

will be interesting to see what people think!
 
It depends if he's coming with tack and rugs etc - if so I'd be inclined to keep him at that price for the whole package and see what offers are made. At least that way it's less likely to be chancers coming to look at him. I'd love a haflinger (the sweetitch puts me off the most on this one though) and would happily deal with any bolshyness etc for one at a reasonable price, especially if all his kit came too!
 
I don't think he sounds bad tbh! Lots of horses are poorly schooled, no ground manners and fat!! The slight lameness would give me most cause for concern incase it would be a problem he's stuck with. I don't think £1k is unreasnoble as he is a desirable breed, height and age. As well as being honest, also consider his good points? How is his confirmation, does he have a cute cheeky pony personality, what is he like with traffic? If he is reasnably sane to hack then there are plenty of people who are after that without wanting to jump or spend time in the school.
 
tbh he just sounds like a haffy, they are strong and you have to be strong with them and handle them the right way. I think the problem your friend will have is that parents think these are nice kids ponies, I have one and they are not. They do need a firm adult or a strong teenager, other wise they will take the p!!!s.

The chances are she will end up selling to someone who thinks they are sweet little ponies, and not know how to handle him.

I think the price is about right for him, is he registered.
 
£1000 max but sounds about right to me.They can always drop the price and make the buyer think they have got a bargain:D
 
I think the price is fair, esp as a starting price. He has a few problems but nothing particularly serious, could be resolved quickly with a bit of work. Would say different if he needed professional schooling ie bucking or rearing, but doesn't sound as if this is the case with him.
 
Exactly, she shouldnt be selling him whilst he is lame. Think the thought is that he is cheap and she will be able to sell him despite him being lame.

He was sent off to a riding school to be worked (he is a generally a good hack) but they wouldnt work him as he was lame (she didnt realise), this was after his absess and before the field injury. Dont know if it is a going problem or something to do with the absess!
 
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