What would you email back to this Enquiry?

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I personally don't see why Sammie has been so slated for this - probably because shes not popular I expect.

I know personally I probably wouldn't humour an enquiry written to me like that if I was selling a very difficult and sensitive horse and I suspect I am not the only one. The text speak and lack of punctuation suggests a lack of effort if nothing else and in all honesty the whole enquiry sounds a bit clueless and more like someone fancies a cheap horse without considering whether it would actually be a good match. Sure the daughter could be the next Whitaker, but I highly doubt it.
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Exactly the point I was trying to make...rather crapply apparantly....

FWIW....sammie knows she can't handle her horse, thats whsy she's selling....in fairness to her....she is trying to be honest about the horse, and not just palm it off on the first person who comes along with the cash ......and isn't that what we always complain about on her? unscrupulous sellers? She is trying to do the right thing, I feel......
 
Oh Im all for Sammie being selective, I just dont know how anyone can make a judgement on standards of care, from one poxy email. I think its unfair to write bad spellers off as potential horse owners, I also think its unfair to write kids off.

Fact is I can't see people falling over themselves to get his horse, so a little open mindedness would be more beneficial I feel.
 
I don't believe a full considered opinion of the person enquiring, or their daughter's riding ability, can or should be based on so little information.

Sammie has replied in the same way I would.
 
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Why because riding ability is directly linked to a persons spelling and grammar? Sorry but for me a person's grasp of the english language isn't paramount to me when finding a home for a horse - their ability to care and provide for the ned is..

And plus - there are a few people on this forum who must ride like a sack of [****] if thats the rule we're going on!!

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Like I said, it indicates lack of effort. Like it or not, people will form impressions of you by the way that you communicate - if somebody applied for a job with an email or letter like that, their application would be chucked in the bin and I personally think the same principle applies. As I said, its not so much the grammar I am basing this off, but the general impression of the inquiry which looks like the person who has sent it isn't really bothered or even that interested in whether the horse is suitable - the only thing they mention is the size so that daughter could "keep for a while."

I have sold horses before to people with less than perfect spelling/grammar because despite that, they have proved with the nature of their inquiry that they are serious buyers, know what they are talking about and would be a good match for the horse. Even if the daughter is a great rider, the parent who has sent the email doesn't seem to have a clue what they are talking about and considering they will be in charge of paying for the care of the animal, I think the way they come across is very important indeed.

At the end of the day, horses are valuable animals, and you can think I'm a horrible person all you like but I wouldn't consider selling to somebody who didn't make any effort whatsoever to make a good impression in their inquiry.
 
That would, in my opinion, be foolish.

It's a buyers market out there, being led to make such a judgement without bothering to find out if the home is indeed suitable, (despite appearances) could be a mistake.

Lack of effort on both sides then eh? Pot/kettle.
 
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That would, in my opinion, be foolish.

It's a buyers market out there, being led to make such a judgement without bothering to find out if the home is indeed suitable, (despite appearances) could be a mistake.

Lack of effort on both sides then eh? Pot/kettle.

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Yes and add in the fact the horse is nappy and hard to manage
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My horse can jump too
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At least, I was jumping him BSJA until he went to his new home who have branded him "psyco" and blamed me for messing him up.


Sorry, talking about myself there.
 
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I never said anything about the capability of the rider.....but a badly punctuated, poorly spelled e-mail would put me right off, sorry.

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Why? My niece would write something similar due to dyslexia, but she has a PhD
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As would my nephew, but he's a computer whizz working in the City and earning a small fortune.

My fourteen year old daughter rides the Dizzy one (16.2 and a large bit) and can sit to most things.
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As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover
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I never said anything about the capability of the rider.....but a badly punctuated, poorly spelled e-mail would put me right off, sorry.

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Why? My niece would write something similar due to dyslexia, but she has a PhD
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As would my nephew, but he's a computer whizz working in the City and earning a small fortune.

My fourteen year old daughter rides the Dizzy one (16.2 and a large bit) and can sit to most things.
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As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover
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QR, you can judge the cover of the book when they come to see it lol
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, on serious note I do totally understand that you'd want to find a nice home to a good cabable person, not everyone who rides well can come across well when using a computer though and vice versa!

hence why I just said, sent the vid..., no harm and no hassle....then see what comes of it

Good luck with selling your horse though, I'm sure you'll find the right home
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My horse can jump too
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At least, I was jumping him BSJA until he went to his new home who have branded him "psyco" and blamed me for messing him up.


Sorry, talking about myself there.

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Is the 'Mmmm' in response to my post
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No hun it was just an MM in general lol
 
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I would send the video and keep in the back of my mind that it might well be the 13 year old writing the email and trying to buy a horse without mummy knowing anything about it... (as I would have done
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I went and looked at a pony when I was 12 on my own without even telling my mum where I was going, my friend and I took the bus and walked the rest of the way (10 miles altogether) After I tried him out I asked if I could use their phone to ring up my mum and ask her if I could have him, luckily she said yes!!!
 
I sold a 16hh TB to a twelve year old who rang me up and asked things like 'what's he called?' and 'does he like carrots'. I answered all her questioins and after about 4 such calls she came to see him with older sister, horsey parents and very experienced instructor. 5yrs on they still have him and are doing very well in affiliated dressage.

Just shows any line of enquiry is worth pursuing, you can always say no and have nothing to lose.
 
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I never said anything about the capability of the rider.....but a badly punctuated, poorly spelled e-mail would put me right off, sorry.

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Not everyone can spell you know?
And not being able to spell doesnt affect the way a person can look after or ride a horse.

I actually find your attitude terrible tbh - i have several close friends that cant spell but to see them ride is amazing.


Well said
 
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And plus - there are a few people on this forum who must ride like a sack of [****] if thats the rule we're going on!!

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have 3 horses, 1 shettie at the mo, owned pones for 30+ years and worked for military mounted police.

but yeah, i'm shite on a horse
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