harvgj19
Well-Known Member
So, the story is my boy is on loan in the UK, whilst I am now in the USA and is looking more and more unlikely that we will ever come back to the UK. When we moved I got quotes to bring Harv here, and it would cost me about 4000 quid, or 8000 dollars. When he got here I would have to find livery, which is VERY expensive here, unless I could find DIY or pasture board.
Harv will be 14 in October, and a bit sensitive, and I don't know if it is the right thing to do to put him through a transatlantic flight. So, I am really beginning to think that I should sell him, rather than leave him on loan, which is becoming more and more of a nightmare.
The other part to my problem is "How Much" do I ask for him, if selling is the route I take. Reading some of the other posts lately, I realise I could get a fair amount for him. He is rising 14, 15.3 tb, 100% box, shoe, clip, traffic. Can be a little strong in company (or hunting) but generally you could put a novice on him for hacking and schooling. Has done lots of RC, including XC, SJ and dressage.
I would sell him with all his tack and rugs as I have no use for them here.
Another moral issue I have been thinking about, is if I were to sell him to the girl who has him on loan now, should I ask full whack from her, or give her a deal as she has been putting in all the work for the past 12 months?
I'm stopping here, because I am sobbing over my keyboard. I love this horse so much, but really want to do the best for him, which I realise may be a heart-wrenching decision for me.
Harv will be 14 in October, and a bit sensitive, and I don't know if it is the right thing to do to put him through a transatlantic flight. So, I am really beginning to think that I should sell him, rather than leave him on loan, which is becoming more and more of a nightmare.
The other part to my problem is "How Much" do I ask for him, if selling is the route I take. Reading some of the other posts lately, I realise I could get a fair amount for him. He is rising 14, 15.3 tb, 100% box, shoe, clip, traffic. Can be a little strong in company (or hunting) but generally you could put a novice on him for hacking and schooling. Has done lots of RC, including XC, SJ and dressage.
I would sell him with all his tack and rugs as I have no use for them here.
Another moral issue I have been thinking about, is if I were to sell him to the girl who has him on loan now, should I ask full whack from her, or give her a deal as she has been putting in all the work for the past 12 months?
I'm stopping here, because I am sobbing over my keyboard. I love this horse so much, but really want to do the best for him, which I realise may be a heart-wrenching decision for me.