How much for a green event prospect?

[tobiano1984]

This is for anyone who's bought a young eventer/competition horse before it's done anything, I just want to see what people expect to pay. I'm currently shopping around for a youngster to bring on and event, also dressage and SJ, can be unbroken or partially broken. How much does it vary? I don't want a TB - something irish or TB x warmblood. I know breeding is a major factor, but also experience.

 

[boxcarhorse]

I'd say it varies hugely depending on the breeding i.e. proven eventing lines and also where you buy from. I'd say you'd be looking at between £3k - £10 for something unbroken.

In fact, if you're interested I know of a small stud with some lovely 3&4yr olds TB x Warmbloods. PM me if you're interested and I'll pass on the details.

 

[wits end]

In dollars because I'm too lazy.
Currently we have a 4 year old tb never raced, backed and well started (doing baby events, but at 4 still green) wanting $15000, I'd rather keep her for a few years than accept less.
Unbacked 3 year old event prospect (Champion for his age division young event horse, out of well respected event lines) his 4y/o maternal half brother is already v successful hence $18000
Another unbacked 3 year old event prospect, out of ** mare by a nice event stallion, correct but not as successful showing career, 12,500.

So really it depends what you want. I mean, obviously it's possible to get cheaper if you aren't so fussed on lines or showing record, or if you go younger.

 

[Sults]

boxcarhorse please could you PM me details of the stud you mention, i would be interested too.

Many thanks

 

[Allie5]

My very well bred youngster was 3k at 6 months old. He's 3/4 tb and 1/4 trakh from Fleetwater Opposition lines. I bought his full brother for half that when the stud went into liquidation. So really the question is what's your budget!