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Anyway having acquired a new pony (I'm an adult, but I'm short okay! :D ) I'm due to pay on Monday. However am wondering how much you would pay for him.

14.1h, welsh sec d x arab
15 years old (am not bothered by this as he will mostly be happy hacker, pop a few jumps)
in good condition, rides nicely
pretty bombproof, although there is one thing with tractors with lights, which I can handle fine.
comes with saddle and bridle, martingale

selection of rugs; LW waterproof, MW waterproof, stable rug, under fleece

only down side is his saddle needs replacing or repairing, girth buckles have split from two upwards on left side, so have to do girth to around five on right. Also, on left side, saddle flap has split seam where knee pad meets stirrup area of saddle flap.

Sorry so long, but how much would you pay? :D
 
Surely you would have agreed on a price with the current owner? Im not the best at pricing but he will be worth what ever you are willing to pay! Do you not have a price in mind?
 
I would pay whatever the owner is asking, if you have committed to purchase him at an agreed price and he is what you want allowing yourself to be influenced by people who do not know him or you will potentially confuse matters.
 
Sorry guys - should've been more specific! She stated the price outright from the beginning, and I'm willing to pay whatever for him as he's a little sweetie, but I was just wondering what you guys would think. I'm awful with pricing and always think they're worth anything as they're little darlings! My fault!
 
The trouble with pricing is that there are so many factors that affect price. Passing a vetting with no issues at all, how the horse moves, what level it has competed to and how well put together it is can change the value either way by up to £5k.
 
Its really an unanswerable question. A Welsh D x arab conjures up a many different images in my mind. IMO though it is a very good cross as an allrounder and if you have a sweet temperament then bingo!
I've known horses like this go for a song at £300-£400 that could easily be turned around in a couple of months and sold for £2000+.
The saddle needs replacing but I would be more concerned with her passing a vetting first.
If she ticks all the boxes though and it sounds as though she does then price is irrelavent as its how much she is worth to you :)
 
1k max. I would let them keep the saddle but would be giving the underneath a good prod and asking when was it last reflocked - it sounds a bit knackered, hopefully no damage to his back.

A nice cross :smile3:

ETS - is he the grey in Bedfordshire? If so, he looks very nice. I would say the price is the top end of right so wouldn't be unhappy (but if not taking the saddle might negotiate a bit off)
 
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