Would you sell?

Depends on the horse really...my 'first' horse was 29 years old when I got him and had 4 happy years with me hacking about before he was pts. He was in poor condition and un-loved though...so bit of a rescue case. If the horse is fit and well physically and mentally and going to a good home where he/she will be used sensibly and given the correct care...then why not.
Having said that, I would not sell my horse no matter what his age.
 
Nope, I wouldn't. Its hard enough to guarantee a good home, and the odds only get less as they get older. I would just feel nasty getting rid when they're entering their veteran years, I feel I owe it to Chex to make sure he's cared for properly to his last breath.
 
well i dont know your ponys situation ie is he still being ridden or could he be a companion? i think loaning him to someone you trust could be a viable option?
 
I have just sold my 15yr old pony which I was quite sad about but it worked out for the best.
I had owned her for 15 yrs so it was a really hard situation..each to their own really.
I do have a 30yr old pony who I would not sell though. She breaks through electric fence and can be a bit naughty so I do not have the heart to sell her as I am really attached to her...my other pony was very independant and didnt really notice who was who around her as long as she got a polo...
I know some people look for older horses due to the fact they can be more relaxed, been there done that sort of thing.
 
Not my pony, although we have a 17yr old who will stay as I don't think its fair to sell them once they hit veteran. And their worth? I assume it would be v. little.
 
I think it depends on the situation really. Is the pony still able to be ridden? Can you afford to have an extra horse around? Maybe a younger child would enjoy having him and if you're worried what will happen to him, write up a contract that will allow you to have first dibs at buying him back if the family ever decides to sell him.
 
Depends on the situation I suppose. If I had an oldie and knew someone who would give it a really good home and I thought it was a good match I might. But I'd be more inclined to loan. I do feel uncomfortable when I see horses of such advanced age advertised in the classfieds. They could end up anywhere, and it seems a poor sort of reward for the work they've done in their youth.
If the oldie was still able to jump and do athletic work then I'd feel more worried about them than if they were just up for a bit of a potter. I'd worry that they might be just jumped or competed for a couple of years to the end of their ability, then moved on.
 
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