How to make an offer?

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Hello! I loan a horse, I do him six days a week and the owner does one. She pays for insurance and half of the farrier fees and I pay everything else. So it's more of a 3/4 loan than full or part :)

My family are now in the position to buy him for me but how do we make the offer? She has previously told me that she would sell him to me so I think she would be open to the idea...

Any suggestions? I don't want to offend her because if the offer isn't accepted I want to carry on loaning him :)

Thank you!!
 
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You could try asking her what kind of price she would be looking for, for him.
Wouldn't hurt, and at least you'd know what kind of price to offer.
 
I agree - explain your situation and come to an agreement.

I know you have him on loan, but I would recommend that any offer is subject to a vetting.

Also, make sure you document the sale with a proper contract and receipt, if you are lucky enough to buy him :)

Good luck!
 
Thanks guys! We have a few more things to sort out before approaching the owner yet though, I'll let you know what happens :)
 
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Yer as others have said chat to her. I would recommend going through some ads of similar types so you have a rough idea of what he's worth so if she asks if you have a price in mind you don't offend. Although I always make the seller say a price as often they may not know the horses full value. ;-) good luck.
 
emma.is said:
Just phoned up! She was very agreeable and has gone away to think of a price :D over the mooooooon!
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how exciting. i hope you have done your homework and have a rough idea of how much you are willing to pay for him. Just because you have him on loan doesn't mean you should pay over the odds for him. Search through horsemart and horsequest, and of course HHO adverts to find similar types so you can get an idea of price.

Again, even though you have known him for some time, get him vetted, you never know if he might have probs with his eyes, heart, or anything else! And when you make your offer, or agree on a price, make sure you say that it is subject to him passing a vet check.

And just another thought, but you could offer for her still to have him one day a week, as this does help out with costs!

Good luck!
 
Boxers said:
how exciting. i hope you have done your homework and have a rough idea of how much you are willing to pay for him. Just because you have him on loan doesn't mean you should pay over the odds for him. Search through horsemart and horsequest, and of course HHO adverts to find similar types so you can get an idea of price.

Again, even though you have known him for some time, get him vetted, you never know if he might have probs with his eyes, heart, or anything else! And when you make your offer, or agree on a price, make sure you say that it is subject to him passing a vet check.

And just another thought, but you could offer for her still to have him one day a week, as this does help out with costs!

Good luck!
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homework has been done *angel halo* we have a figure for with tack and without, agreed by my y/o, instructor and most importantly Dad! I was just planning on a two stage vetting, do you think it'd be adequate?
She wouldn't be able to have him one day a week though because he'd be moving to my local yard and she won't be able to get there because she doesn't drive. We were going to just move him but if we wanted to stop the loan she would be very stuck
 
Its only a rumour, wait until she tells you what she wants for him, people often like to keep things like horse prices quiet so as to avoid gossip and speculation such as this. Hopefully she comes back with something realistic:)
 
be positive said:
Its only a rumour, wait until she tells you what she wants for him, people often like to keep things like horse prices quiet so as to avoid gossip and speculation such as this. Hopefully she comes back with something realistic:)
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so do I, I really want him but I'm not paying over the odds for him!
 
she wants way over what he's worth so we're definitely not buying him. But once a stable comes up for me we're looking for something else to buy so that's something. Disappointed :(
 
Lots of people have an unrealistic view of what there horse is worth and she may think that as you are attached you will pay over the odds. Suggest you make sure she understands that you really want him but you will be looking at ads as he is over priced in your opinion.
May I ask what you do in business and what she does? It sounds like a interesting negotiation?
 
May be worth putting in an offer with a point being made of the cost she will incur if she takes horse back. I don't mean this in a bad way only say because i was offered a old horse i shared at transport cost (my stupid parents didn't accepts ********* idiot of uncle wast paying his rent) simply because it would be cheaper for me to take him than for her to pay livery until he was sold.
 
mandyroberts said:
Lots of people have an unrealistic view of what there horse is worth and she may think that as you are attached you will pay over the odds. Suggest you make sure she understands that you really want him but you will be looking at ads as he is over priced in your opinion.
May I ask what you do in business and what she does? It sounds like a interesting negotiation?
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I am attached but since it's not my money and my Dad it paying I refuse to pay more than what it is worth, it's not fair to him. And I don't quite understand your question?

igglepop said:
May be worth putting in an offer with a point being made of the cost she will incur if she takes horse back. I don't mean this in a bad way only say because i was offered a old horse i shared at transport cost (my stupid parents didn't accepts ********* idiot of uncle wast paying his rent) simply because it would be cheaper for me to take him than for her to pay livery until he was sold.
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Not sure this will work, but thank you :(
 
If she has him for sale for a ridiculous price no one will buy him. The market for horses isnt very good at the moment so he wont sell quick. Also some people over price their horses because they believe they are worth more than they actually are :rolleyes: I know plenty people like this :) But, dont worry in a few month's time she will most likely still have him for sale and make a offer, then she may realise he's over priced :) but in the meantime keep looking for your perfect horse remember "Good things come to those who wait" so dont rush into anything as there are alot of nasty horsey people who will sell you anything just for the money Ask for a 2 week trial first as they should have nothing to hide, then you can see what your new horse will be like in his new enviroment and if he is the right pony for you :) Good Luck
 
Lucy Graham said:
If she has him for sale for a ridiculous price no one will buy him. The market for horses isnt very good at the moment so he wont sell quick. Also some people over price their horses because they believe they are worth more than they actually are :rolleyes: I know plenty people like this :) But, dont worry in a few month's time she will most likely still have him for sale and make a offer, then she may realise he's over priced :) but in the meantime keep looking for your perfect horse remember "Good things come to those who wait" so dont rush into anything as there are alot of nasty horsey people who will sell you anything just for the money Ask for a 2 week trial first as they should have nothing to hide, then you can see what your new horse will be like in his new enviroment and if he is the right pony for you :) Good Luck
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a few people have told me this, going to call her bluff :)

The plan is to carry on loaning said horse, when a stable comes up at the yard I want to be on offer to take him with us and if not start looking for another :) a nice sane all rounder that I can just have fun on and try a bit of everything :)
 
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