Sorry, but another loan horse "how much"?

[attheponies]

I've had a lovely chap on loan for a few months but owner is now thinking of selling and I'd really appreciate some ideas as to a sensible offer:

16.3hh gelding, well bred ID, 11 years, good all-rounder and safe to hack (apart from an occasional buck!), easy to do but does suffer from sweet-itch.

 

[SusieT]

1500

 

[PerlinoPlank]

I'd say nearer 1800?

 

[canteron]

True Market value for a nice ID more than that and the sweet itch wouldn't devalue it very much ( depending how bad it is). Try asking an ID expert - even ring the Irish draft horses society they would give you a true idea.

However, maybe the owner would sell for less on the assumption they want an easy sale and a good home.

 

[attheponies]

Thanks everyone, unfortunately his owner is looking for at least twice the above mentioned figures. I will try the ID society, thanks canteron.

 

[guido16]

I am afraid to say that a well bred ID who is a great "all rounder", therefore ideal for novice/competition alike, weight carrier etc

I think you are looking more at 3500 - 4000

Ask JanetGeorge, she is the expert in all things ID.

http://www.idhsgb.com/web/staticpages/index.php/sales_wanted#RIDDEN_SECTION

The above link gives you an idea of prices they are going for.

 

[lochpearl]

I'd say over no less than 3k maybe a bit more.

 

[pixie]

At least £3000, I'd say.