Valuing my loan horse

[0401claireh]

The owner of my loan horse has offered to sell her to me, but has asked my opinion as to her value. I don't know where to start as to me, she's priceless! Any advice would be gratefully received.

 

[peterthepony]

What is she etc etc!?!?!?!?!?!?

 

[0401claireh]

16hh black cob mare, 7yo, no papers, green, not a novice ride, slightly psychotic, can't canter, loves bucking, itchy, but very good looking and I love her!

 

[Super_Kat]

I'd say about 1.5k max

 

[0401claireh]

Thanx. I know that a dealer would be unlikely to offer more than £500, and would probably end up with her being sent back. That's the problem with these beasts though, you bring them on and work on their 'little issues', fall in love and then can't part with them!

 

[peterthepony]

Around £1200 - £1500 no more

 

[0401claireh]

Thanx. I'll trawl the local ads round here too, but I doubt there'll be a comparable horse.

 

[MillionDollar]

I wouldn't pay more than £1,000 for her

 

[0401claireh]

Keep it coming down! I like this sort of negotiating! I strongly suspect that her tack is worth more than her! If I do decide to buy her, the long term plan will be to put her in foal.....and have some boooooootiful babies.

 

[MillionDollar]

Sorry but why do you want to breed from a.......

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black cob mare, 7yo, no papers, green, not a novice ride, slightly psychotic, can't canter, loves bucking, itchy

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Thats ridiculous! Never ever breed from anything that doesn't have a good temperament. There are too many foals being bred from unproven and insane mares, and without papers. Sorry, not trying to have a go, but think about this carefully.

 

[CheekyCob]

£1000-£1500 no more and good point _Claire_!

 

[0401claireh]

Thanks for the advice. Her current issues are down to previous poor management. Wouldn't dream of breeding from her until she comes right.

 

[Weezy]

£800.

 

[CJ1]

How long have you had her on loan? has she progressed while shes been with you? If the owner cares for her futures she'd put a very minimal price on her head. £500

 

[AmyMay]

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I'd say about 1.5k max

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Totally agree.

 

[0401claireh]

Had her since Nov 06, with a further 6.5 months to run on our contract. Yes she has progressed considerably, from being left in a field, unridden, on her own for 14 months, she is now socialised with manners and is ridden out, albeit with a healthy respect for her power, and is working hard on her flatwork.

 

[AmyMay]

In that case agree with whoever said £500 ish. You should pay for what she was worth when you took her on.

 

[juliebrewer]

You should value it from when you first had her, what was she worth then. not a straight forward type so anybodys guess