I'm downsizing-need help with best advert pictures & show name please

[fine_and_dandy]

Well, I'm definitely downsizing by one and that one is Harry, it may have to be another but this is dependant on a few personal circumstances.

I need help with the best advert pictures for Harry, and also show name ideas. He is a gelding, currently stands at approx 12.3 at the wither, is a year old and has chunked a bit more than in these pictures. Don't know anything about names of his sire or dam, it is anticipated he will make at least 14.2 (he's getting taller all the while!) His left eye is a wall eye.

To give you some background for ideas as to his name, he is completely laidback and very good to train but has a streak in him where he can completely surprise you and be a cheeky boy- like the time he decided he had enough of me reprimanding him and so jumped the 3 foot electric fence

He ties up on the yard, is fine in a stable, getting used to cars, likes dogs, stands to be groomed and bathed, is perfect for the farrier, goes in the school for "bombproofing" lessons (goes over poles, plastic, between barrels etc). He knows voice commands for walking on, stopping, standing and leads fine. Good to catch and has loaded fairly quickly with minimum fuss, but it isn;t a case yet of walking straight on.

Sorry for picture overload, can't decide so take your pick of the ones you think should be included of him in his advert - and also rough price if you please

Thanks

 

[Shrek-Eventing-SW]

show name - Blue eyed Bounty or Colour me Blue

picture 1 and 6

He looks lovely, will make somebody a nice little pony

 

[sea_view]

I like 4 and 7 - no idea about names tho I'm rubbish at that bit

 

[Peacelily]

names, erm.....
Harry Come Lately,
Harry Very Much,
Hiraldo,
Hierarchy,

...don't really know what my insiration for those were - kinda out of the blue when I looked at him and began with aitch...

I prefer the top photo - would be good if you could get him to put his ears forward as he looks a little listless tbh...and i'm sure he's not. Get someone off camera to act like a carrot

always works....

 

[0ldmare]

What a cutie pie! Sorry no idea on price, agree picture 6, but I would take some more pictures of him stood up and try to get him to put his ears forward (maybe using food, chuck a stone up in the air, crinkle some paper or whatever). Just to get him to 'smile' a bit. He just looks a bit p*ssed off in the photos! Dear little chap though!

 

[Montyforever]

Show the wall eye!
In my experiance some people are veery fussy about them and had a person come to view a horse only to see the wall eye and say, no not interested lol!
Personally, hes goorge

 

[Mrs_Wishkabibble]

Sorry, cant advise on price but with a cute face like his I dont think you will have a problem selling him!

 

[Cliqmo]

Pics 1 and 6 although I agree Pic 1 could be better

Houdini's Apprentice?

 

[muffinino]

1 & 6.

Why do you need a showname? I think Flash Harry would suit him.

If only I could afford him, T could have a little brother

 

[tabithakat64]

He looks like a real sweety

I've been looking at similar for myself and think that £900 would be a fair asking price.

 

[ForeverBroke_]

I like 4

Makes him look very sweet !

 

[4leggedfurries]

Awwww bless him, hot utterly adorable no idea of price and names i'm afraid but if only i wasnt skint...! ooohhh just makes you want to give him a big cuddle

 

[TGM]

If, as you say, he has chunked up a bit since these photos were taken, then it would be best to take some more recent ones, as these probably don't show him to best advantage, particularly as he still has some winter coat in them.

Choose a relatively sunny day, ensure he is properly brushed and use a background like that in the third photo, without any electric fencing or other paraphernalia in the background.

 

[jendie]

Oh he is gorgeous but he looks a bit sad....I think he wants to stay with you!

 

[Twinkletoes]

What a lovely youngster. Keep advert punchy, with key facts, and although it will be so hard try not to make it too emotive and waffly (says she, the worst person for that!). Pics wise if you can show both sides, and a nice square pic with ears pricked showing his conformation well that is fine for a first glance. Colouredcontacts may be a good place to start or the coloureds section on horsequest? Good luck, I am sure you will find him a fab home.

 

[fine_and_dandy]

Thanks all for your comments! Taken on board

Will try and get some better pictures of him in next couple of weeks when the weather is better, and get a non descript background going on too - with Harry showing a little more willing! He was very naffed off in these pics - he had been naughty and got told off so he flatly refused to cooperate...polos and carrots at the ready next time!

I will post the new pics of him so you can take your pick. Incidentally, further to what someone said above, I quite like "Out of the Blue" as a show name; fits with his wall eye too...

And Muff, you knwo you want him..go on...you know you do...!!