How much?

[Sealine]

A friend has been sharing the perfect horse for her and would like to buy and thinks the owner may be tempted if the price is right. What is it worth in the current market assuming it passes a 5 stage vetting?

Coloured cob, 15.1hh, 12 years old - confidence giver, honest, easy, done all PC activities, hunted, loves jumping, forward going but sensible, hacks alone and in company, will do a nice dressage test, no issues etc etc.

 

[AmyMay]

Gosh, sounds like a ‘name your price’ type of horse.

I’d personally start the conversation with a simple, ‘would you sell to me?’ And put the ball in their court on price.

 

[Sealine]

That's the plan Amymay but would be good to have an idea of what the current market value is so she doesn't fall over if the answer is £20k.

 

[splashgirl45]

could be anything up to £10,000 in this market...he is the type that is very popular..i would say to owner if you ever wanted to sell him i would be very interested and then leave it to them...

 

[dixie]

I think she could easily get £6/7k for him atm but could be anything in this market.

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

If it passes a 5 stage vetting then I would say the owner may name their price. The market is begging for horse's like you describe and there are not many about that would pass a vetting, they are like hen's teeth. I would be careful you do not stir up a hornet's nest of owner making some enquiries to find a going rate and then selling on the open market if the tidy sum she could easily ask goes outside your price bracket.

Sorry, not making assumptions about your financial position but well worth keeping in mind this could happen.

My apologies - I did not take on board you are asking for a friend - really must read more carefully!

 

[Sealine]

Thanks for your replies. Budget is £10k which I thought was realistic but current market is bonkers.

 

[Goldenstar]

I would say 10 to 12 if it will pass the vet .

 

[GSD Woman]

Since the owner know you they may go a little lower to know that the horse is going to good, known home.

 

[shortstuff99]

I had a horse very similar to what your friend is sharing, 15 years ago people were offering me 10k plus to buy her on the spot. You would be needing a lot more now.