Newbie here *waves* and is my horse sellable?

[JadeWisc]

I bought a 23 year old hourse for $1000 AUD, we still have him he is about 28 years old. He is lightly ridden, esp when the kids bring friends home from school, they can hop on him and he will walk trot and canter for them.

He does not look 28 could pass for 18 yrs, and could have another 5 years in him yet.

I know the horse market is slow, but there are lots of people who just want a confidence builder. The $$$ should not be important, but the home should.

THIS!!!!


I paid dear for my (then) 16 year old for the very same reasons and what she had to offer my family was hard to find and priceless. She was only 16 but her past work/foalings may as well have made her 25. A 'fun ride' is not always jumping giant fences or running a marathon for everyone. Some people have 'fun' just walking down the road on a quiet sensible horse. Here in America these quiet old ( yet healthy) hacks are like gold and get good homes ten times faster than youngstock. Especially consdiering we have very few good ponies for our kids.


If this is a troll it was an upset

 

[MrsMozart]

What a rediculous reply. Did you not understand our posts, the OP asked if the horse of 25 yrs old would be sellable. If that has to be asked, I question the OPs morals. Get off your high horse nutty.

I don't always agree with P2, but in this a case I concur one hundred percent.

And before anyone starts, I am no clique, I am me.

If the OP ISA regular lurked on here he/she should know exactly what sort of response he/she would get.

Horses are currently going for tuppence h'penny (if that), unless they are as sound as houses/steady as a rock/have a competition record to die for.

Of course the horse is 'sellable'. The meat man would probably buy him. Someone with no clue might buy him. There are few people out there with a heart of gold and a bottomless pit of cash who look after aged horses.

The OP gives no guide as to the horse's character, abilities or record, so on this Forum, yes, he/she is going to have it pointed out in words of one syllable.


Right. I'm away to my own horse, seven year old DWB - beautiful as in head turning beautiful, good paces, good breeding, etc. etc. etc., and if I could no longer keep her she would be PTS as she has issues that I would not risk (to her) passing her on.

 

[xspiralx]

THIS!!!!


I paid dear for my (then) 16 year old for the very same reasons and what she had to offer my family was hard to find and priceless. She was only 16 but her past work/foalings may as well have made her 25. A 'fun ride' is not always jumping giant fences or running a marathon for everyone. Some people have 'fun' just walking down the road on a quiet sensible horse. Here in America these quiet old ( yet healthy) hacks are like gold and get good homes ten times faster than youngstock. Especially consdiering we have very few good ponies for our kids.


If this is a troll it was an upset

In England Jade, a "fun ride" is usually an official event that comprises a 7 - 12 mile ride with lots of places to gallop and jump. You could just amble around them at a walk if you wanted but its less common.

That said, I actually don't see a problem with a fit and healthy 25 year old competing and doing bits and pieces that they are happy with - I just wouldn't sell a horse of that age, they have little to no value and its just too much of a risk. A 16 year old is a totally different kettle of fish.

I would suggest to the OP that she looks for a long term/permanent loan for the horse. She might well find the perfect home but at least by retaining ownership then she can keep an eye and ensure that he's happy and safe.

 

[Dizzykizzy]

I agree with IHK, OP needs to read Black Beauty!
It is very sad that she has to move to a city and can't take her horse BUT she does have a responsibility to ensure said horse is safe for the rest of his days and in my mind that does not mean passing him on by selling him.
I agree a retirement livery would be a good option, even if she loans him there is a good chance the loaner will want to pass him back when he stops being useful and maybe needs veterinary attention.
OP Please put your horse first and don't think of putting a value on him.