Birker2020
Well-Known Member
It suddenly struck me as a brain wave idea but when people sell horses why don't they make a little 'book' about their horses past, i.e write down what their horses likes/dislikes are, what their routine is, what feed they are fed, when they were last shod, what they are allergic to, what they like doing.
Something along the lines of :
"Bailey is 13 years young. He loves his jumping and also enjoys dressage and one day events. However doing XC he isn't keen on potato feeders, but will jump most things with a bit of encouragement. He is brilliant to be left tied to the trailer at shows, but will get a bit fidgety if he doesn't have a haynet to keep him occupied. He loves his snackaball and is very partial to carrots and mints but hates turnips. He is fed readigrass, pink powder and joint supplement. He is out at night and in during the day in the summer and vice versa in the winter. In wet or cold weather he would prefer to stay in his stable all the time although I make sure he goes out for at least six hours a day. He eats haylage but can put on weight quite easily. His vaccinations are due in February and his saddle fit is due to be checked in June. He was shod five weeks ago. He is happy turned out with others but equally happy on his own in a paddock with friends in the next field. Bailey has a lovely temperment and is very good to lead, handle, box and he is good to hack out in company. If it is possible I would love to know how you are getting on with him".
Although people buying horses tend to ask questions anyway, sometimes its easy to forget what a vendor tells you, especially some months later. Its nice to have a little record of your horses previous life to look back on and it is really helpful to a new owner and a much better transition for the horse being sold also.
I'd like to add that I have no intention of selling 'Bailey' but he is the sixth horse I've bought and it would have been so nice if he and the other five had come with some kind of information with them.
Something along the lines of :
"Bailey is 13 years young. He loves his jumping and also enjoys dressage and one day events. However doing XC he isn't keen on potato feeders, but will jump most things with a bit of encouragement. He is brilliant to be left tied to the trailer at shows, but will get a bit fidgety if he doesn't have a haynet to keep him occupied. He loves his snackaball and is very partial to carrots and mints but hates turnips. He is fed readigrass, pink powder and joint supplement. He is out at night and in during the day in the summer and vice versa in the winter. In wet or cold weather he would prefer to stay in his stable all the time although I make sure he goes out for at least six hours a day. He eats haylage but can put on weight quite easily. His vaccinations are due in February and his saddle fit is due to be checked in June. He was shod five weeks ago. He is happy turned out with others but equally happy on his own in a paddock with friends in the next field. Bailey has a lovely temperment and is very good to lead, handle, box and he is good to hack out in company. If it is possible I would love to know how you are getting on with him".
Although people buying horses tend to ask questions anyway, sometimes its easy to forget what a vendor tells you, especially some months later. Its nice to have a little record of your horses previous life to look back on and it is really helpful to a new owner and a much better transition for the horse being sold also.
I'd like to add that I have no intention of selling 'Bailey' but he is the sixth horse I've bought and it would have been so nice if he and the other five had come with some kind of information with them.
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