13/03/2025
Selling horses
The highs and lows.
Selling horses, for what ever reason can be tricky.
Either as a breeder selling young stock, a trainer selling horses who they have educated, or for any other reason .
If you are selling, present the horse in the best possible way!
Is the horse fit and healthy?
Utd with farrier, teeth and worming to the best of your ability?
Good clean photos and video is a must.
Educated to the level the horse is being advertised?
Are there any quirks/ training issues/ medical issues?
And- BE HONEST!!!.
If you have a young horse, very educated for its age, and a total beginner wished to view, there is no reason as the owner , that you must sell, knowing this will certainly, at some stage go south.
Time has gone into this young horse, to give him a bright future and be a good citizen. Unfortunately, many young horses are basically wrecked due to selling to inexperienced riders.- NOT THE HORSES FAULT.
He just wasn't ready for this job yet.
I'd rather see a sale pulled, for these reasons, then see a nice young horse sitting in the paddock, or deemed difficult , and a rider who no longer wishes to ride.
Viewings are hard, so many time wasters, people who are not honest about their experience and ability.
But- it works both ways to.
There are many dishonest sellers out there to.
They do not care what happens to the horse , just want him sold and money in the pocket.
They won't disclose quirks.
They can lie about what the horse has done, about medical issues( handy to have vet checks!)
Some can even dope the horse so it appears quiet on the day, or doesn't feel any pain.
When selling, have a pretty good idea on the type of person you would like to buy the horse.
Their ability, to continue with the horse at his level.
Their lifestyle, ( does the horse need very consistent work, or fit in with being able to be left for periods of time)
Do they own or lease land?
How do they handle the horse?
Do they ask so many questions that you can answer with out hesitation?
My final advice is to be honest!! If it doesn't feel right, for any reason, you do not have to sell the horse.
You are looking for the best match, not the quickest dollar.
Have pride in your product, after all, we all got into horses for the love of it first!
I want to see my horse happy and well looked after in his new home.i don't care if he becomes a champion at comps or someone's best friend, as long as he has everything he needs and a good life
