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Does this annoy anyone else?

Due to circumstances that I REALLY don't want to get into right now (mostly through lack of information I can give) so please don't ask, I might have to look for another horse. (All will become clear in the next few months, to be honest I don't know yet, so there's not much to tell!)

I saw a horse that I really, REALLY want (purely because of looks and I'm sure you'll see why!) but I'm scared of calling because I have no idea what price they'll be wanting.

It's doubtful I'll end up with this horse, but no harm in dreaming, eh?

So, I guess what I'm asking is, what would you expect to pay for this horse?
http://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horseforsale-57300.html
 
I suppose it depends on the circumstances. Some will be POA because if you need to ask the price, you probably can't afford it. In other cases, the price may be very low and as such the seller wants to dissuade anyone who isn't really serious from contacting them. In the case of the one you have linked, I would suspect that he may go cheaply if it is urgent. No harm in calling and asking, if horse is beyond your price range there is no shame in politely saying so, thanking seller and saying goodbye :)
 
I wouldn't buy it, sorry; don't like the look of its conformation at all.

If you do end up shopping, you'd be better to set yourself a budget and stick to it. I suggest allowing enough to cover a year of vet insurance, etc aside from the actual price of horse too, and enough to vet/vaccinate/transport, etc. Then if you see a POA type, you will be able to ring and ask what they are looking for :)
 
Virtually impossible to tell but worth a call, if he's way out of your budget it's the sellers fault that they've had their time wasted. I would though probe their background a bit as loss of grazing is often used as an excuse to the truth... And ask them what has happened to the horses tail , he does look a cutie though!
 
babymare said:
I was think "out of my league" when i see POA. Same when shops dont put prices next to clothes in front window lol
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That was my though! But then, purely from the photos alone...it doesn't look like anything "Valegro worthy" so I doubt it'll be tooooo much, maybe even within my rather limited price range. Especially since they've lost grazing! I'm seeing my friend soon, who is MUCH braver than me, so I might get her to call for me haha :P
 
Arizahn said:
I wouldn't buy it, sorry; don't like the look of its conformation at all.

If you do end up shopping, you'd be better to set yourself a budget and stick to it. I suggest allowing enough to cover a year of vet insurance, etc aside from the actual price of horse too, and enough to vet/vaccinate/transport, etc. Then if you see a POA type, you will be able to ring and ask what they are looking for :)
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I was a little iffy about the confo too, glad it's not just me.
The main reason he stood out to me, was he's an almost carbon copy of Ned :O I know bay with two white hinds aren't exactly rare...but there's just something.
 
His neck is really odd...

POA tends to mean to me that the price is enough for the seller/ potential buyer not to want people to know.
 
I hate to say it.......... but the fact hes on Dragon Driving and not a decent site would lead me to think that £450 would be a lot for him :( He is not a typical driving cob, nor is he a traditional driving horse.
 
Lolo said:
His neck is really odd...

POA tends to mean to me that the price is enough for the seller/ potential buyer not to want people to know.
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It is, isn't it? There's something that just hits the eye wrong. Though, I can't help but love him!

Bosworth - Sadly, I think I agree. I don't usually go on Dragon Driving, but I do like a good window shop every now and then! I would be shocked if he's more than £600 (which is what Ned was, though he was an absolute wreck on the way to the meat man!!)
 
Chan said:
I saw a horse that I really, REALLY want (purely because of looks and I'm sure you'll see why!) but I'm scared of calling because I have no idea what price they'll be wanting.

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Honestly?
He's got crap conformation and looks built to buck. Does nothing for me I'm afraid.

In this instance I would think that POA means that he's extremely cheap because they need rid but they don't want to attract bargain hunters.
 
Patterdale said:
Honestly?
He's got crap conformation and looks built to buck. Does nothing for me I'm afraid.

In this instance I would think that POA means that he's extremely cheap because they need rid but they don't want to attract bargain hunters.
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Hehe, by looks I mean, because he looks so much like Ned! I agree, he's not very well put together, but it's just the colour and the face. It would be like having matching horses :D
 
Chan said:
Hehe, by looks I mean, because he looks so much like Ned! I agree, he's not very well put together, but it's just the colour and the face. It would be like having matching horses :D
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Have you enough time and funds, and grass, for three?
 
Patterdale said:
Honestly?
He's got crap conformation and looks built to buck. Does nothing for me I'm afraid.

In this instance I would think that POA means that he's extremely cheap because they need rid but they don't want to attract bargain hunters.
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It would literally be buying trouble...
 
Haven't looked at the advert but on the occasion when I've advertised without stating a price, the horse is usually something special and I'd want to know more about the prospective purchaser before selling. I'd certainly not sell to whoever has the money, regardless.

If they don't like the horse enough to phone and ask the price (and answer a few questions), it has saved me having to talk to a time waster. There is nothing in this life worth having that is not worth a little trouble and if it is not worth a phone call that says a lot.
 
When we were looking for a good jumping pony several years ago, there were lots of great looking ponies which were POA.

In the end I bit the bullet and rang up. If the price was too high I simply said "ok, thank you, that's not within my budget", and politely ended the call.

I was pleasantly surprised to find quite a few were within my budget and then I continued the conversation asking for more info etc.
 
I always thought POA - can't afford it, but he's on Dragon Driving and he's not done much, I would say about £500!
 
When they say POA. I always assume it will.be expensive.

If the owner just wants a good home, is unsure of price and wants to judge.interest then they should at least give a rough price with offers around.

POA puts a lot of people off!
 
I don't like POA and do just assume it means too expensive.

However, I can't see why you'd put POA on this one, and (sorry) I can't really see anything special about him either ...
 
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