Is 7k really that much?

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For a top class 10 yo hunter who can also SJ/Event?

Had a lady call tonight and she seemed to think he was massively over priced.

I know what a good horse he is though so he's got to be worth more than the 5k she was suggesting (and that's before I mentioned he cribbed!
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) but maybe I'm a bit delusional.. what do you guys think?
 
He hasn't done any proper competing this summer, no. He's fit though and established enough to go strait back into things without any bother.

This lady only wanted a hunter though so I guess his other things were a bit irrelevant.

I would let him go for less but my mum and dad think he's worth lots.
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He's worth whatever someone will pay for him. If he doesn't sell at 7K then yes, he is overpriced! But if you're getting plenty of interest even after you've mentioned his cribbing, then hang in there.
 
Is it Badger? He is gorgeous!
I dont know TBH, a horse is worth how much someone is willing to pay.
I dont see cribbing as a major issue either.
If your in no rush to sell then just keep him at that price.
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For me, alot of the price tag depends on what he has done. For £7K, I would want some competition history at affiliated level. I don't know your lad or what he has done so hard to say if he is or isn't over-priced.

Personally I wouldn't pay £7K for a horse that cribs unless he was actually worth more than that and price had been reduced to reflect it....

Hope that doesn't offend, just the first things that occurred to me!
 
For me to pay 7k for a 10 year old it would have to have a seriously good consistent competition record. Definitely at affiliated level.
Can't comment on the value of the hunting side of things.
 
I do think it is overpriced tbh.
It is the same amount that I paid for Queenie as a 10 year old, who had gone clear xc at novice BE, won foxhunter bsja and had a very consistent, recent PN record. She has no stable vices at all either. Granted, she doesn't hunt, so I cant compare her to hunting horses...
 
He's got 200 BSJA upto 1.10 and I've done a few PNs with him but dressage isn't great.. but he's good at the other things.
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He's a pretty low mileage 10 yo.

Just going for word of mouth at the mo.. if I advertise think I'll just stick him in H&H?
 
possibly, a little if i'm being honest but that doesn't mean you won't sell him
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if thats what you want for him stick to your guns and you'll find someone eventually. i;d put in your ad tho that "he cribs..hence price £7000"- this makes it clear that ou've already 'reduced' it to take the cribbing into account
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If you put the price in the advert then I would have politely told the lady to look elsewhere. Yes, there has to be room to move with the price but so much without even seeing the horse? If she thought it was so overpriced she shouldnt have rung in the first place! I wouldnt entertain her as she sounds like a timewaster.
 
Thanks. I would come down from that but not to 5! She said she's heard of some other hunters his age that were get on and go type horses and they were around 5k but they might not have been very good!
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I know plenty of hunters that go all day twice a week but they still can't get over the bigger stuff and knock lots of walls down.
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why dont you look at horse sale sites (so horsequest, horse and hound, horsedeals, horseselect) so that you can work out the pricing. With regards to cribbing - just how big a problem is it? I wouldnt be that keen on buying a cribber ( having had one) but that is because this is a problem that no one seems to have the solution to (OK you can use collars but that doesn't actually address what is causing it). BUT there is a broad spectrum from the "I only do it after eating" to the "I will crib whenever and whereever there is something I can grab onto"

Also take into account that the market is tougher at the moment because you a: have the new students getting rid of their horses before starting uni, b: end of season c: people getting shot before winter.
 
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Thanks. I would come down from that but not to 5! She said she's heard of some other hunters his age that were get on and go type horses and they were around 5k but they might not have been very good!
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I know plenty of hunters that go all day twice a week but they still can't get over the bigger stuff and knock lots of walls down.
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i sold the grey in my siggy for more than you are asking (quite a bit more
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) in feb and he was hugely overpriced. he'd been placed at PN and worked well BD novice but was also nappy and had a string of Es on his record to prove it...still someone bought him
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stick to your guns- if she found other horses cheaper then she should go and buy one of them!
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I had a very similar one for sale recently at 5.5k and I could have sold her many times over. She had nearly £400 BSJA up to 1m15, competed county level WH (not winning), BE100 clear, good dressage and is a saintly but fantastic hunter. Totally bombproof.

I had loads of interest and the 4 people that came to see her all wanted to buy her. I thought a hunting home would be best for her so told the others no but then the hunting home started trying to mess around with the price, knocking off £500 and wanting a trial with view to buy, despite having tried her 3 times inc out hunting. So I said no. In the two weeks they messed me around she finished 4th in the Scottish Open XC Champs at Gleneagles and I had second thoughts about selling her and changed my mind! Now she wouldn't be for sale for 10k. I guess the other things wern't relevant to the hunting home either but that experience and schooling is what made her such a good hunter!

So I would say 7k probably reflects his true value if he is a trustworthy, sound horse who jumps everything out hunting and is well behaved and reliable. So many people pay silly prices for "potential" which is never realised. A 10 year old has many good years in it and a good hunter is invaluable. The crib biting wouldn't bother me at all unless it caused problems eg with his teeth.
 
Well his cribbing isn't a problem to me, but he does a fair bit of it (even during eating!
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I'm not really bothered if 7k is too much but it does maybe make him less worth selling.
 
For Badger?
No,I dont think so.
He is bloody good at his job,has hunted over some challenging country without incident,jumps anything you point him at and is a well bred good looking young horse that has not been hammered around every course in the country.
Stick to the price unless you need to sell fast,the right people will come along
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I think he is yes but its fine I will let you give him to me :P
To be honest If I had 7k I would pay that for his type hes lovely, and very good at what he does. Honest safe horses are gold dust. That woman is a cheeky mare.
 
I find it quite difficult to think what other people think of him TBH and therefore what he is worth as a hunter. He is all the things you've mentioned but he's more the type of horse that would thrive up front with a good rider in big Leicestershire country and not really the type you can sit anyone on and they'd enjoy a steady day on... if you know what I mean.

I think that probably narrows his market some what? I think he's brill but I suspect other people might not.
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But then I'm probably just not going to find the right people by word of mouth in my little old lady Rockwood country?
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Think I need to get him advertised don't I.
 
I think it's about spot on.

He sane and sensible, what more can people expect? you see them advertised at that price and more and they're nothing near as safe as Badger.

I think he'll suit someone who Pc's and hunts, might be worth advertising him via your local PC? He;d do fab on a team and a mother would pay that price for a horse that will take their teenager through the ranks. plus you know he'll have a good home. Such a shame you're selling him though.
 
I'm not sure I trust him that much since he nearly killed my mother
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but I guess kids are generally better riders than 60 yo women.
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I think I'm going to bite the bullet, pay up and stick him in H&H.
 
It depends truthfully how good a hunter he is. People don't want their arms pulled out or worrying about queuing etc if they want a true hunter.... if he is truely a good MANNERLY hunter, 7k is fine, as you'd expect to pay 8-10k for something like that that didnt crib... if he isnt anyones ride, and more of a specialised hunter, and with his cribbing, I would say 5.5k-6k. His BE record isnt good enough to sell off that. Is he safe and sane to hack at home etc? If so, sell him as a good SJer/Hunter, and highlight the fact he is safe and sane. Get a good smart picture of him, and 7k would be fine
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It all depends what market you can fit him into...
 
Yeah I know what you mean - I think he's the best hunter ever and he doesn't pull your arms out.. but is strong and a bit of a front runner.
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But for me he's the best thing I've hunted and I've hunted a lot of horses so there must be others like me!
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How does this sound?

Quality Hunter/Alrounder

10 yo 16.3 Dapple Grey Gelding. ISH by Clover Brigade out of Cruising mare. Exceptional, well mannered hunter, bold and careful over any country. Huge scopey jump, 200 BSJA up to Newcomers. DC PN, plenty of scope to go further in both SJ and eventing. 100% kind, honest horse who is brilliant to do in every way and a pleasure to own. 5* home only for this fantastic horse. Cribs hence 7000 ono.

Was going to put my big drop hedge team chasing pic.. that's quite eye catching and should only attract the right kind of person.
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I'm not sure I trust him that much since he nearly killed my mother
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but I guess kids are generally better riders than 60 yo women.
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OI! I take offence at that remark, you little whipper snapper you!
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Although I agree with you as regards this 60 yr old, I have to be honest!
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Seems a fair price if he is as good as you say. Many hunters won't worry if he cribs as long as it doesn't affect him. Why don't you see if you can advertise him on any neighbouring packs websites as well or maybe take him for a day with a Leicester pack to show how well he performs; I've known of a few sold that way. Would he be big enough for a Master or suitable for a hunt servant as well, that would increase your market too.
 
No she is fab really, and would be mad if she knew I'd said she was 60 - she's only 57!
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She was also mad when Badge decked her and loads of people told her she needed a "nice steady cob"
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He would prob make a good masters/hunt staff horse but I'm a bit dubious as to if I'd let him go for that.
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I'm positive not all are the same but I've witnessed some carnage in RH over the years!
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10 yo 16.3 Dapple Grey Gelding. ISH Exceptional, well mannered hunter, bold and careful over any country. Goes first or last., BSJA record, up to newcomers, with plenty of scope to go further or BE 100% to hack, traffic etc. honest horse who is brilliant to do in every way and a pleasure to own. Cribs hence 7000 ono.

hope you dont mind i had a play ..
 
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