Not sure I could sell after 21 years

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I'd really like to know why they have decided to sell after owning for 21 years but I can't just ring and ask when I'm not interested in buying it.
Suppose I shouldn't be nosey
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I hate it when you see old horses like that up for sale. After 21 years you'd think he had earnt spending the rest of his days in the same place....
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I think that's so sad - I couldn't sell after having him all that time! Maybe they have their reasons but I hope it's not just because he's old and can't do everything they want anymore.
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I hope he gets a really loving home

I loan a 27 year old - his owner has had him since he was 5, she would never ever sell him after all the years he has been her devoted friend ....... but as she also has another horse so found me to look after him instead, and I couldn't afford to buy so we all win
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(and I've only had him for 2 1/2 years and I couldn't part with him now - let alone after 21 years !!!
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Looks like a competition yard of some kind so probably just don't want to have to pay for a horse they can't use....(this is not what I would do BTW).

I'm guessing they will be picky about where it goes...but I could never sell a horse at all TBH, shettie we've had for 17 years, my first pony we kept for 17 years after buying him(we had him loan but couldn't give him back).

I suppose some people just see horses differently, I still haven't got over the vet asking me if I wanted my pony PTS just because I couldn't ride her again!
 
On the face of it it sounds a bit sad....but maybe the sellers are looking for a special home where this old horse will be kept in work?.......nothing starts to seize up faster and go downhill than something which has worked all its life and is then chucked into a field to "retire".

I gave a 25 year old horse to a friend of mine.....horse still was lively and loved hacking but wasn't up for the job now of being in regular work.....seemed better all round to let the horse go.and its worked out very well. Normally I wouldn't give anything away.....people tend to have more respect for something they have paid for....but the price on this horse is very cheap......how much is an old horse like this worth anyway?

Lets hope the owners have set such a low price for such a well educated old man so they can be very picky and choosy where he goes...thats how I would like to think of it anyway.and the horse in the ad looks like he is in really good condition.hopefully a deserving home will get a real bargain.
 
I can see where you are coming from here but there could be a lot of different reasons why they have chosen to part with this horse, some which may be very personal and unavoidable...family, work commitments or perhaps they feel the horse needs a quieter life but the owners/riders don't? in fact it may of been a very tough decision for them which would be unfare of anyone to judge I think.

If the horse still has an pretty active future, enjoys its work then perhaps it would be unfair of them to retire him, not give the horse the time and attention he deserves and perhaps so used to having? there could be someone out there who he'd be perfect for...I hope.

Its better than packing him off to some sales or turning him away in a field where he may get pushed out by the younger horses which happens a lot.
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I'm a sentimental type and personally couldn't do it but the owners may (hopefully) be putting the horse first by letting him go providing the do there best in ensuring he goes to a good home to live out the rest of his years and they will act responsibly when the time comes.

Besides its not like he's a frail old gent than needs retireing (from the photo's anyway).

I really hope he finds a nice home.
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I have to say, if you are forced to sell an elderly horse (finances, illness, bereavement, or whatever), then that advert is a good example of how to do it.
The horse looks well cared for, in good condition. The advert seems honest, and suggests an appropriate job for the horse, and the money is realistic enough to attract caring people.
I hope they find him a lovely home.
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I have to say, if you are forced to sell an elderly horse (finances, illness, bereavement, or whatever), then that advert is a good example of how to do it.
The horse looks well cared for, in good condition. The advert seems honest, and suggests an appropriate job for the horse, and the money is realistic enough to attract caring people.
I hope they find him a lovely home.
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Totally agree...which is what I meant to say but ended up muttering on about everything else but lol

your obviously better with words than me hun!
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At least they are selling whilst he is still sound. Hope he finds a great home with someone that will appreciate him. I would have loved a horse like him when I was a pony mad but ponyless teen. Can't imagine selling mine after 11 years though nevermind 21.
 
Its a difficult one, as at that price you will attract the real numptys and dodgy dealers, i just hope they throughly vet where he is going.
 
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