Why won't he sell!?!

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Hi ,

As a above really , my friends tb gelding has been for sale for a couple of months now. They have had lots of viewings (so I don't think it was the wording on the advert) they show lots of interest and then turn round and say he's just not for them! I completely understand this if a horse isn't for you it isn't. I know they do really need to sell him and it's really Getting her down!
I suppose it is also down the they way things are with money at the moment.
I just hate seeing my friend do down!
 
It's a very difficult time for selling :( Have you seen the advert; the wording may be good but how accurate is it? Are there any good photos? Is the price fair?

Fingers crossed the right home turns up soon x
 
I saw the advert when it was up and in my opinion it was very good .. Described exactly what he is (needs a competent rider) and the owner is very truthful. I also think the price is far considering the market at the moment! But that's just my opinion! I don't want to post to much info and get told off! :D
 
It is tough. Unfortunately with things the way they are an experienced rider can have their pick of horses for sale; I am not a great rider by any means but am being 'begged' to take on horses - for free - on almost a weekly basis.

I think there is still a decent market for a super safe, novice type but the more 'interesting' rides are lingering on the market for a while :(
 
If she is getting "lots" of viewers but no sale then there is something that the viewers think is not a match for what they read, or thought they read, in the advert. Even in this market it is pretty unusual not to sell if you have had a lot of viewers.

Can you PM any of us with the ad so maybe we can try to spot it?

Is he straight? Does he make faces? Does he feel explosive even if he isn't? Etc etc etc
 
Advert came down last week do don't have a link ... Sorry. Hes 6 yr old tb. Broke to race but couldn't do my friends friend had him to save him from going to the meat man! Friend bought him as a bit of a project and in a year he's gone from knowing nothing to jumping intro's successfully and is ready for pre novice. He had no vices , He is very genuine! The only two things I can think of which the owner is very honest about is he's not a push button novice horse and he pulls a face when you rug him up other then that there's nothing else I can say to fault him!
 
TBH, if she is getting lots of viewings but no sale, it must be that when people see him, he is not what they were led to expect.
I suggest that your friend asks someone who does not know the horse to read the advert and then tell her what they would expect to view after reading that. It can be very difficult to be objective when you know the horse. Perhaps then this 'objective person' would try the horse and tell your friend how it differs from what s/he was expecting. Then your friend could reword the ad, so that she will hopefully get a sale from viewing from someone who actually wants to buy what is for sale.
 
I just don't think its a good time to sell people don't want to take a horse on and keep it through the winter. I've got a few friends that are looking to buy but they are waiting until the Spring so they can have the winter off. Also coupled with the fact that people are struggling with money doesn't make it any easier to sell. I think your friend will either have to reduce the price or wait until the Spring? But I wouldn't give up just keep advertising someone will come along may just take time.
 
How much is he?

People might be expecting better schooling or more flashiness for the money maybe?
 
MrsD123 said:
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Not necessarily. Horse jumping Intro and ready to go PN sounds very nice on paper and possibly worth a decent price.

If you got there and the horse didn't feel or look very scopey, wasn't that nice on the flat or felt a bit sharp/spooky/lazy you might decide it wasn't worth the money, even if it was as described.

Not saying this is necessarily the case here but it could be a reason.
 
I am no expert but to me 'needs a competent rider', means just that, but can be an indication that the horse has good competition potential?!
Knowing nothing of the horse or the ad - all I can say is we sold a 'tricky to ride' horse - he did have the potential to go far in the right hands. I was worried that he would get a competent home and I was advised on the wording to use which indicated exactly that the horse was a project for a pro/very good rider and he was priced accordingly. Maybe the viewers are looking for a horse with great potential and not seeing that? The problem is good riders who can ride tricky horses generally want a deal from the horse, not a mediocre or RC level performer. But only guessing............... Best to ask the viewers for feedback!
 
He was advertised as 5500 Ono and I know they'd take a sensible offer. I no its hard for you all to say! Regarding his flatworm he could easily do pure dressage , his xc is his strongest phase but the sj is also very good! Just a rubbish time of year a suppose. I will also be suggesting to them that maybe they need to re word for the next advert.
 
I'm afraid I would say he's very overpriced in the current climate, and ex racers are not popular with a lot of people (I love them :) ). Virtually every horse would be capable of competing at Intro/PN level.

A friend has a lovely 6 year old for sale at the moment, would definitely go PN next year. Lovely temperament, not a complete novice ride but safe. Striking arab/app/tb gelding. He's on for £2.5k and I think she may struggle even at that price.
 
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