What should i offer..?

[jessikaGinger]

Basically, my YO sadly died the other night*cry face*

His family are going to keep the yard going however all his horses are to be sold

i have ALWAYS had a soft spot for one, shes 15.2 4yro recenly backed then turned away
She isn't ideal for me as im not very experienced riding (have lots of general horse experience) but she's just lovely
I have just sold my foal so i am in a position to buy and my little 13.2 is up for sale as i have outgrown her..

My plan is to buy this mare, spend the winter getting to know her then send her off to be schooled in the summer

She has always been out in a herd but quite happily comes in to have her feet done etc

What should i offer?

Thanks for Reading

 

[sheep]

Why don't you just approach them and ask them what sort of price they'd want?

 

[Renvers]

Why don't you just approach them and ask them what sort of price they'd want?

Sorry such an awful thing to happen so near xmas. I agree with Season's bleatings, firstly find out what sort of price they would consider and then decide if you think the horse is worth that to you.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Definately talk to your YO's family. Hopefully they will be able to come to a fair agreement with you over the price of the horse.

I would also look into the possibility (if you are able to buy the horse) of having someone school her at your yard and then give you lessons on her. If this is possible, it should be a very good approach to training the mare, improving your riding, plus getting you and the mare working well together.

 

[FoxTrotx]

They may appreciate your genuine interest in the mare as obviously selling at this time if year isn't the ideal time to be selling so it could take a small amount of pressure off knowing that they haven't got advertise her. I think you should explain that you have always liked her and leave your phone number with them (even if they already have it, they may not be thinking straight so it would be useful for then to have to hand), ask then to give you a call when they decide on a price for her so they haven't got the pressure of deciding there and then.
Sorry for your loss, what an awful situation to be in

 

[jessikaGinger]

Thanks guys

they really dont have a clue about horses, however they do have the horses best interest at heart

Im just worried they will say 'i have no idea what do you think' & i literally have No idea & dont want to insult them
The YO told me she has good breeding & is from a top showjumping stallion

i guess i need to bite the bullet & ask tomorrow

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Research local and on-line adverts for similar horses.
Maybe ask if local vet can give help on it too? They can be quite helpful when vetting to say if a horse is worth xyz (if you know your vet?)

Good luck

 

[mulledwhine]

So sad that this should happen at this time of year although it is always a sad time.

What can she do? What breed is she? On your breif description, £1000 _ £2000!!

 

[Mince Pie]

I would seriously sit back and think about this. You have said yourself that you are not an experienced rider and this horse is a just backed 4 year old. As another poster says I would suggest that the first thing you do is find a very good instructor and see if s/he will work with you and the mare, besides I doubt they will sell her in the run up to Christmas! Besides, have you actually ridden this horse?

 

[caberston]

how sad, and especially so close to christmas

i would have thought the family would appreciate knowing that at least one of his horses will be going to someone he knew and staying on the yard. if you've thoroughly thought it through and know you could get enough help with this horse to make it a success then have a chat with the family about how much they were thinking of selling for. good luck!

 

[jessikaGinger]

Unfortunatly all the questions i want answers to, no1 knows them!!
i am going to ask about her passport etc and hopefully will find out more from there
ive tried getting an idea from horses similar to her and the prices vary so much..
I do have a fantastic instructor in mind who is very much about understanding the horses and taking time which would suit me as im in no rush to ride
the only person to have ridden this horse is the person who broke her as i said i will be getting her re-broken next summer
thanks again guys

 

[canteron]

I would start from a different place!

As you admit you have limited experience, I think if you are going to give this partnership a good chance you probably should try and have a 'fund' of say £2,000 for training, little riding courses, etc. ie so you can afford to have your hand held through the inevitable 'moments' that will come up with any new horse. Then work out what you can afford.

If the owners really have the horse interest at heart it may be that you can come to some agreement that you don't pay very much for her but if you can't manage her and end up selling on at a greater price within say a year or two that they get some payback.

As everyone says talk to them, but don't pay more than you can afford!!!