little_flea
Well-Known Member
It always seems to me that event horses aimed at amateurs are extremely expensive compared to show jumpers and dressage horses.
For example, an 8 year old Novice mare with 9BE points is advertised for £19.5K. Another one, 7 years old, BE100 - £12,750. Why? Can someone explain to me what this is based on?
Are horses that event at Novice level really that rare? Without wanting to sound derogatory in any way, aside from x-country, all they have to do is jump a 1.10m track and do some dressage at the equivalent of BD Novice level? Of course this takes a reasonably good attitude, but not really any exceptional scope... Or am I completely wrong? Are there just more people in eventing who are willing/able to pay large sums for amateur horses?
Obviously if a horse is super talented they tend to warrant more money if unproven - true for show jumpers and dressage horses as well - but compared to proven show jumpers and dressage horses at a reasonable amateur level that won't ever go to the top, eventers seem SO expensive!
Really interested in your thoughts on this.
For example, an 8 year old Novice mare with 9BE points is advertised for £19.5K. Another one, 7 years old, BE100 - £12,750. Why? Can someone explain to me what this is based on?
Are horses that event at Novice level really that rare? Without wanting to sound derogatory in any way, aside from x-country, all they have to do is jump a 1.10m track and do some dressage at the equivalent of BD Novice level? Of course this takes a reasonably good attitude, but not really any exceptional scope... Or am I completely wrong? Are there just more people in eventing who are willing/able to pay large sums for amateur horses?
Obviously if a horse is super talented they tend to warrant more money if unproven - true for show jumpers and dressage horses as well - but compared to proven show jumpers and dressage horses at a reasonable amateur level that won't ever go to the top, eventers seem SO expensive!
Really interested in your thoughts on this.