Posted 2014-01-08 8:42 AM Subject: RE: Selling a horse :(
Reaching for the stars....
Posts: 12708
I had to sell off half of mine last year due to my circumstances. One has changed hands already but the now new owner and I have talked quite a bit and I'm happy with where he is. Another two went to a gal that is thrilled with them and keeps in touch. Another went long distance and had an issue at first but hopefully he'll come along this year. I feel bad about the issue he had since my vet assured both of us that it was nbd and it ended up being one. And the last filly I sold was doing well last I heard. All these new owners got really good horses at a bargain basement price.
If you can, take some time to talk to the prospective new owners and get a feel for what they are going to do with the horse. See if you can research about them. Try to stay away from traders.
Posted 2014-01-08 10:59 AM Subject: RE: Selling a horse :(
Expert
Posts: 2276 Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :)
Sorry you have to do this! Selling is so hard. I hate it! If you don't feel good about who wants to buy then don't sell. Find someone you feel comfortable with and seems to have good intentions.
Posted 2014-01-08 11:10 AM Subject: RE: Selling a horse :(
Elite Veteran
Posts: 999 Location: Sunny So Cal
I'm the same way! Been "trying" to sell mine for a year. Had a few people try him but I didn't like them and neither did he. I know I need to sell one but I can't come to it. I hoping the right person comes along or I win the lotto. Keeping my fingers crossed on the lotto.
Posted 2014-01-08 6:50 PM Subject: RE: Selling a horse :(
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 411 Location: Smack in the middle of WA!
I to am dealing with this and it sucks! Mine is something I raised and have done all the training on. He is so nice and by beyond proven stock. However life happens and I know I need to do this bit it is so hard. I'm still not 100% sure I will sell if the time comes. He was to be my 2015 futurity horse! He's the baby in my avatar pic