What would you sell this horse for?

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Ok so someone I know has decided to sell her horse and I am quite shocked at how much she has put her up for. Won't say whether I think it's low or high but if I give you some info could you please tell me what you think said horse might be worth?

15.2hh Liver Chestnut mare. TB x Connemara. 11 years old.
Fantastic paces, not mareish in the slightest, very quiet and easy to handle in all ways.
Well schooled on the flat, forward going yet safe, never bucked or anything. On the odd occasion the owner has taken her to do a dressage test she has scored 70%+ in prelims. Very eager jumper, has never refused or run out but owner isn't very confident so hasn't done much jumping. Has been jumped by someone else 3'3+ and the mare loves it! Scope to go further.
Hacks alone or in company. Not really a spooky type. Can be left for weeks on end and then ridden and she is exactly the same.
Her only fault is that she can occasionally be difficult to catch but this generally is only when she hasn't been brought in for ages!

So, price?
 
I wouldn't be surprised if owner were asking £5+ k. I see less 'nice' horses advertised in H&H for as much if not much more, all the time. Mind you, whether they sell is another matter :rolleyes: Connie x TB is a nice mix though and if she's easy going and well schooled, could be fairly desirable.
 
I'm currently looking for horse myself and have been surprised by prices especially in this finicial climate.

Truely good/safe horses are like gold dust. The horse sounds simlar to my critea (apart from TB bit). I have found they are priced between £3500- £6000. I would estimate that horse to be around £4000ish.
 
Ohh that is very interesting!!

If I get a few more opinions on the price I might reveal why I am so shocked at what she's advertised her for......
 
Taking the age into consideration I'd say 4500? but I live 'up north' n I think prices vary greatly depending on area
 
by the sounds of it she hasn't got any competition experience really so imo the horse can only be sold as a RC prospect or something similar so i personally wouldn't pay more than £3000 for it, but it wouldn't surprise me if it's anything up to £6k. I think someone is mad if they pay that much for it though


ETA I'm in Kent
 
Charla said:
Ok so someone I know has decided to sell her horse and I am quite shocked at how much she has put her up for. Won't say whether I think it's low or high but if I give you some info could you please tell me what you think said horse might be worth?

15.2hh Liver Chestnut mare. TB x Connemara. 11 years old.
Fantastic paces, not mareish in the slightest, very quiet and easy to handle in all ways.
Well schooled on the flat, forward going yet safe, never bucked or anything. On the odd occasion the owner has taken her to do a dressage test she has scored 70%+ in prelims. Very eager jumper, has never refused or run out but owner isn't very confident so hasn't done much jumping. Has been jumped by someone else 3'3+ and the mare loves it! Scope to go further.
Hacks alone or in company. Not really a spooky type. Can be left for weeks on end and then ridden and she is exactly the same.
Her only fault is that she can occasionally be difficult to catch but this generally is only when she hasn't been brought in for ages!

So, price?
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I would say between 4 and 6K. I know people who have recently bought horses of this type; safe, fun, Riding Club allrounders who have good conformation, are easy and willing - so there's always have a good chance of doing well at the local shows, and they're paying 6K+ for these horses. If she was 9yrs old, then I would say 6k, but possibly her age might bring her worth down a bit.
 
alfiesmum said:
come on now, tell us how much..... :)
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Ok haha, you've waited long enough :p

She has put her up for £2700 ono and comes with absoloutly everything. Saddle, bridle, rugs, buckets etc! And said she will accept any reasonable offer! In my opinion I think that is a bargain for the person who buys her!!
 
I would say around £4.5k. Increase the comp experience, then around £6k.

If someone is looking for a safe confidence giver, they will pay a premium.
 
Charla said:
Ok haha, you've waited long enough :p

She has put her up for £2700 ono and comes with absoloutly everything. Saddle, bridle, rugs, buckets etc! And said she will accept any reasonable offer! In my opinion I think that is a bargain for the person who buys her!!
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:eek:

She may find no takers as people will be wondering why so cheap, is there a vice that hasn't been mentioned.
 
Charla said:
Ok haha, you've waited long enough :p

She has put her up for £2700 ono and comes with absoloutly everything. Saddle, bridle, rugs, buckets etc! And said she will accept any reasonable offer! In my opinion I think that is a bargain for the person who buys her!!
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I think it's a fair price tbh. If any of the tack was particularly expensive I'd sell that separately though
 
Sounds like a vvv good buy to me. If i saw his advert i would be thinking, why so cheap? What vices/health probs does he have? A little to good to be true.
 
Friend of mine who is coming back to horses just paid £7k for a gelding similar description but 7yrs. Seems a lot but she was screwed by a dealer on her last horse and wanted to be sure of what she was getting. Not that the money guarantees that but she didn't have much choice at lower prices & didn't want to spend months looking.
 
i honestly think it depends on which part of the country you are in to be honest, i think thats a good fair price however judging by all the other comments, it is low.
glad i am not looking at the moment :)
 
If she doesn't have a good competition record then I think there are plenty of other nice small allrounders advertised at the moment between 2-2.5 k - but it probably depends on your local area. Second hand tack saves a lot of money but doesn't necessarily sell for lots on its own.

With lots of horses apparently not selling at the moment, perhaps your friend has done wisely by pricing realistically and hopefully securing a good home now before the market becomes trickier when summer is over.

Considering what it costs to keep a horse per month, a quick sale also helps, and if you add up livery costs over a few months it is not insignificant.
 
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