Is he saleable, and if so what's he worth - pretty please!

[Fifty Bales of Hay]

I have a young pony, who I'm unable to progress myself any further with, and now find I not in the position to be able to pay anyone else to do the job I should be doing with him. So best now I think to find him another home?

14.1hh (possibly 14.2hh now, but won't go overheight) registered and quality New Forest gelding. Rising 5 years.lovely natured, very much a peoples pony. Excellent to catch, box, with farrier, vet, dentist, in stable. No vices or allergies. Lives in or out happily - can be left on own in field or stable when other horse goes out.

Stunning to look at, and moves very well. Has been lunged and very lightly backed last year, but will need a lot of work and time this year to bring him on as a ridden pony. So he's a project really, for experienced home.

I took him out over the summer 2009 in hand showing, which he did well at and was well liked by all the judges. Well behaved at shows, no airs above the ground or anything like that!



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[Pinkpeeper]

Not sure what he would be worth, as he hasnt done much ridden.

But i very much like him

 

[scrumpygus]

I would think around £1000 he is definately saleable alot of people like a horse that hasnt been started so they can do it themselves.

 

[MagicMelon]

Hmm... considering I've generally paid £500 in the past for unbacked ponies, I'd suggest £1000?

 

[Kenzo]

I's say £800, I think it a fair price considering the breed, age and that the pony has not been broken and started out yet and of course the current climate (god I hate that phrase) but I'd be picky and hang onto him to ensure he goes the right home.

 

[claire_p2001]

Is there a reason why he would need a lot of work? Was he difficult when you backed him? I have seen similar unbroken ponies for around £1000 and definately saleable.

 

[Nicco]

Hi I have pm'd you.

 

[amandaco2]

£800-1k

 

[kbsaff]

Send him to me! I'm looking for something to work with.

 

[Fifty Bales of Hay]

Thanks everyone for your views. Sounds like he definitely would be saleable then. Value has come out probably a bit lower than I was hoping for, but realistic in the current climate I guess.

claire, no he wasn't difficult when backed, just sensitive and likes to know he'd doing it right. That's why I would say he'll take time, as he'll not do well being rushed through things.

I've replied to the PM's and will keep all updated as to happenings and when he's available for viewing.