Which to sell?

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Can you help me with a decision? Due to lack of time/finances, I sadly need to sell one of my horses, but not sure which one as they both have so much too offer, but equally each have some issues!

Pony 1 - Dun part-reg sec d, 14.2hh, 13 yr old gelding. Very pretty pony with BS winnings up to 1m10, fab hunter and loves hacking, fun rides etc. Forward going but always safe.
BUT: had 6mnths off 3 yrs ago to tendon injury after accident out hunting. Has been sound ever since and competing/hunting as normal, but this would have to be disclosed and reflected in price.

Pony 2 - Bay Connemara x t/bred (reg ISH) 14.3hh, 14 yr old gelding. Hunting machine and capable sj/xc up to 90cm, but not keen on schooling. Steady to hack and sensible nature.
BUT: Crib bites and although sound ever since we have owned him (3 yrs), has failed hind flexions in the past.

Which do you think is more marketable, and any idea on price? I know that neither will command a huge amount, but interested to know your opinions,

Thanks!
 
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Sorry i can't help you with your decision, such a shame for you, could you not loan one out at all? :confused:
They both sound lovely especially if someone loves to hunt :D
To be honest i think you are the only one who can make the decision
Hope you get sorted
Kate
 
could you maybe offer shares in both? to stay at your current yard? that way....you would have help finacially....and also someone to share the chores/time/excercising etc....and still get to have both ponys to ride. Also you could then hack together/hunt together etc and be able to choose which you ride.

Someone may want to have a share in them both so that they can do the same, so that they too have a variation in rides etc.
 
I have advertised for sharers, but as of yet have not found anyone suitable - mainly my fault as I am so precious over who rides them!
A good friend, whose mare is being put into foal, has asked if she can ride one for a few days hunting next season which I am considering, but feel a bit awkward asking for financial contribution....
I don't want to loan as have heard so many horror stories.
 
Best thing to do is advertise both and sell which ever anyone wants first. Then they can try them both at the same time and you'll double your chances of one selling. Personally I prefer the sound of the first one but would also make sure in the advert you out that leg that got injured is open to any vet or scans so pro. purchaser can reassure themselves. Wouldn't mention failing hind flexion in advert though, as what some vets pass others won't, also they are both mid teens so flexion wouldn't be such an accurate test and anyone with any sense will just ask for their vets history and not bother vetting for the right price. I would think about £2500 ono for each would be about right, depending on where abouts you are, how fit ponies are and what they actually look like (nothing to fugly please).
 
Thanks Natalia - I am pleased that you have come up with the price I had in mind.
It is such a shame the dun got injured (was giving another horse a lead and it landed on top off him!!) as has good winnings and qualified for Scope with previous owner. But equally appreciate that they neither are getting any younger and am determined to be honest re their history.
Will draw up some ad's today but won't post them on here as would don't want to be seen as 'advertising'!!!!!!
 
Right, I'm going to annoy some people on here when I say.... Don't put anything in your advert about the injured tendon. Why would you advertise something like that? If they ask if he's had any injuries then tell them and say how much work he has done since, allow full access to his record etc but why put people off before they've even looked? Likewise I wouldn't mention the flexion tests in the advert, recommend that they have a vetting done in any case. I would also advertise both of them unless there is one you like better. I think the first one would probably sell for more in all honesty- you could probably advertise him for £2750 and the other one for a bit less. Best of luck anyway.
 
Personally I would not be so precious about a sharer & go down that route after all at least you could keep an eye on them if you sell one of them they could end up anywhere.

Also please don't disregard a loan home due to the bad stories, there are some fantastic loan homes out there you just need to investigate them properly & stay in touch, have a habit of dropping in on short notice to start with & then when you are convinced everything is ok then you can relax it a little. I have had my mare on loan for over 3 years the owner knows exactly where she is & is more than welcome to call in whenever they like even if I am not there. As far as I am concerned she is treated like one of my own.

I couldn't make the decision of parting with one of them if I thought there was anyway of keeping them.
 
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