Is 5k a reasonable price for this horse?

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Just enquired about a horse. Full up (rides bigger from the pictures) 14.3 pure bred Connie, 5 years old, lovely on the flat, great jump.

Just wondering whether y'all would pay that - I mean ,from all the info she sounds worth it, but even in this market... ?

-I'm obviously not rushing into things,just dont wanna pass up on a horse that actually is a decent price,or pay too much for one :)-

Thanks.

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It has been said many a time - Connies command good money and you can easily add £1k to the price of something the same but not a connie ! So the question is - could you get an equivalent non-connemara 14.3hh for £4k or could you get one cheaper?
 
14.3 awkward height to big for ponies, small for competing against horses, jumping tracks can be a bit long in distance (i speak from experience)

but that said seems nice prospect but in this climate a tad over priced?
 
Pure bred registered Connemara mare, 4 year old, 14.2hh, broken and riding well, good bloodlines bought by a friend of mine for less than €1,000 last week. 2 year old pure bred, registered colts were selling at a Connemara sale recently for €200. The market is dire; haggle.
 
for that sort of money i would want a competition history, BE ODE, dressage, pony club, i would expect it to have competed this year and done ok.

hack alone, in company, good in traffic, shoe, clip and load

i would never spend that sort of money but my boss spends well on ponies, as has been mentioned its an awkward hieght if you want to compete.

can you post the ad?
 
A Conny always has an increased price, there aren't many overs either, but at 14.3hh you'd never be able to show the mare. You're better off hopping on a plane/ferry across to Ireland to horse hunt if you're after a conny.
 
It looks very smart. Clearly competed, looks like she has great form for a 5yo over fences. As a connie she'll be very good for WHP where she's a fine height. You said she's good on the flat. I reckon £5k is very fair...
 
Seems a bit over the top unless she has a good competition record. If buying for a child then a good temperament and rideability would put the price up. However 14.3 is an awkward height - too big for pony classes (except for WHP) which could make her harder to sell.
 
Ah the picture is at Bury Farm!
I would want to price lower. A lady to know brought a green 5yo connie for £4500 at the same time as I brought my 5yo for £2000 (not connie) mines now started BE and she's still plodding about he throws nasty bucks and is reluctant to go forwards and work into the bridle. Not saying this would happen to you, but they are very 'fashionable' hence the price tag.
You have to ask yourself is it worth the extra £ and if it ticks all the boxes. In Ireland they are struugling to get good £ for connies but here they're selling like hotcakes!
 
Personally I think a horse is worth what someone is prepared to pay so if you are prepared to pay that, then great!
14.3 is an awkward height, we had a 14.2 haffie who has decided to have a late growth spurt and is now 14.3 ggrrrr...damn ad lib hay!!
I paid £800 for my TB (best horse in the world imo), £2500 for a very bolshy haffie who with alot of work is now still abit of a g** but we love him and £200 for our little Roger...12hh gorgeous show pony in the making.
The purchase price no matter how big or small is never a indicator of how well you are both suited which I think is far more important...a good, faithful, trustworthy fun horse is priceless.
 
She is lovely - I have a connie and he is the nicest, sweetest, most dependable horse, without being boring or a plod. Worth it for their temprement if they are like that IMO. Let us know!
 
Aces_High said:
If it is worth £5K to you then it's worth £5K. If you don't feel it's worth £5K then look for another horse or try and strike a deal.
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This.
Last connie I knew was too much for most riders and an arse on the ground either wouldn't come near or threw his weight around. I know the breeder and was kept with us after, all the other horses from them were brilliant, this one was never going to be confident but had movement to die for.
Ended up being sold for a fair amount as owner couldn't handle.

Go for individual not breed unless you specifically want a connie?

I paid over the odds for one of mine (still cheap) and nothing for rest. I'd pay a small fortune for the retired or broodies though because they're worth it to me, would be meat to anyone else though...
 
YasandCrystal said:
It has been said many a time - Connies command good money and you can easily add £1k to the price of something the same but not a connie ! So the question is - could you get an equivalent non-connemara 14.3hh for £4k or could you get one cheaper?
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This ^^ and as nickicb said temperament is key too and I would pay a premium for that.
 
Being actually sold by Bury Farm, it's in the list of riding school ponies but wonder if it's been used in the school? They do produce some lovely ponies/horses but their prices are a tad high.
 
And to add from what others have said, 14.3 is a bit of a tricky height especially if wanting to sell on. (if you know what i mean)
If you were looking for something like that I would look for a full up 14.2 or 15-15.2? But thats just me :)
 
jools1234 said:
for that sort of money i would want a competition history, BE ODE, dressage, pony club, i would expect it to have competed this year and done ok.

hack alone, in company, good in traffic, shoe, clip and load

i would never spend that sort of money but my boss spends well on ponies, as has been mentioned its an awkward hieght if you want to compete.

can you post the ad?
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I agree would expect a bit more that it has done. Looks nice but knock £1k off for starters
 
I think its too expensive. Would expect a good competition record, or a few years at PC for that sort of price.

More like £3.5k and that would include tack.

The pony does look very nice though. Would suggest a serious discussion around the price.

Good luck.
 
Hi guys :)

Thanks for responses :)

I think I'm going to look elsewhere.. I dont doubt she will make someone a fantastic horse ,but I agree with a lot of posts, I think in todays market,I can probably find a bigger,more local , more experienced horse for the same cash...with tack :D

Thanks for responses <3
 
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