Made a final descision - but where the hell do I start.........

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After much soul searching, and numerous attempts at kidding myself, I have finally decided that I need to sell my horse.
I bought her un-broken in march 08 as my potential event horse, but sadly this is not the case, as it turns out shes not a big fan of jumping!
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She goes beautifully on the flat, and really enjoys schooling, and has been placed and won numerous unaff prelims and novices. I have done polework and she will jump showjumps, but shes not the easiest -shes almost too careful and very spooky and sharp, and as for xc, not a chance!
I am devestated, as she loose jumps 1.10m and makes the most fabulous shape, but while she will happily pop smaller jumps with me on board, she is too difficult for me and I feel like I am making her do something she doesnt want to do.
She is currently being schooled a few times a week by a very good pro dressage rider, who thinks she has a lot of potential.
So how the bloody hell do I advertise her?and where?and for how much??!
Shes rising 6, 16.2hh with no vices, lovely to do in the stable. very responsive ride on the flat, quick learner and moves beautifully, but she can be sharp and definatly needs a really confident rider.
I dont really mind how much I sell her for, as I just want her to go to someone who can bring out her full potential.
So, please does anyone have any ideas, as I am at a complete loss as to where to start!
 
Well done for realizing that you two are not the right combination together.

Have a look at existing ads to get and idea of what to write and how much to ask for her, then write out an ad. listing all the good points.
 
I have been looking, but shes such a 'specialist' tpye of horse I dont know where to start! Also, I wonder, would people really be interested in a horse that does'nt enjoy jumping?Maybe I just think that because i wouldnt! The thing is, she may well do it for someone else (although I try not to think about this, as it really gets me down) because I think my negativity rubs off on her. Shes a big horse, full up 16.2hh and I only weigh 9st wet through, so when she does get sharp I find it really hard to ride through.
Sorry for waffling, im just really confused and quite upset now reality has set in.
 
Don't beat yourself up,Personally I would have a word with the Pro Dressage rider that is currently riding your horse and they can help you word an advert. They may even know of a client who is looking. I would market her as a potential Dressage Horse (not all horses enjoy jumping)! She sounds lovely, I'm sure someone will snap her up especially as you're going to be realistic on price.
Good Luck!
 
Thanks. I have to say he has been great with her and me, (and never charged me a penny - he's a fellow instructor at my work) and has said he will help me sell her. Its just so frustrating to see how beautifully she goes for him. I just feel like ive ruined her chances with my own incompetence
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If she is good in dressage... you can sell her as a potential dressage horse?

Many people interested in dressage don't do jumping, so you will still get people who are interested if she is good at that.
 
My current horse was advertised as for showing/dressage as he had evented but was not confident enough cross county to go on up the grades. Be honest about what she does and doesn't do and you should find plenty of people who do not want to jump and also get the right sort of home for her.
 
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