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 Total Germophobe
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Location: Montana | I'm back in the market for a horse...and it has been about 8 years since I bought one that was already going under saddle. So now that I'm out looking and wanting to try horses, I want to make sure I get one that fits me...and I have a whole bunch of questions I ask...but without actually trying them I won't know if they are a good fit.
I'm the type of person that doesn't go look at a horse unless I intend on buying it, so I'm not a tire kicker, but I'm not sure what to do if when I get there and I don't really care for the horse or the way it rides, even if there is technically nothing wrong with the horse, how to tell them that. Its like I want to go out and try the horses I find, but I'll feel bad if I end up not wanting to purchase it after I tried it.
So long story short, how do you go about finding what you want and what fits you and not making other folks mad in the event the horse isn't a good fit? | |
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| Ask as many questions as you can upfront. Get GOOD confirmation pics and QUALITY videos. If they are not willing to meet those demands, I won't waste time going to look in person. Be VERY honest about what you are looking for with hopes the seller gives you the same respect. Absolutely DO NOT feel bad for not purchasing a horse you looked at and rode; if it's not the right fit, it's not the right fit. If they get mad, that's their problem. Do not let them guilt or bully you into ANYTHING. If they do, it's a total red flag.
In the end, trust your gut. It rarely lets you down. | |
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| Don't feel bad... and I know its hard to tell people your going to pass and not be a tire kicker. SO many people ARE tire kickers it makes ya feel bad. lol Just be honest , thank them for answering all your questions, and simply explain its just not a good fit. Happens all the time and I would totally understand that. P.S. You can only ask so many questions and have so many pictures and videos. THe biggest thing you can't figure out is personality!
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| FLITASTIC - 2017-07-19 10:16 AM Don't feel bad... and I know its hard to tell people your going to pass and not be a tire kicker. SO many people ARE tire kickers it makes ya feel bad. lol Just be honest , thank them for answering all your questions, and simply explain its just not a good fit. Happens all the time and I would totally understand that. P.S. You can only ask so many questions and have so many pictures and videos. THe biggest thing you can't figure out is personality!
^^^ This. Be honest.
If I'm looking at a horse, even though I may watch tons of videos and ask tons of questions, I won't truly know until I put a leg over one if they will work for me. And usually I can tell within the first few minutes of getting on if they are what I am looking for.
There is nothing wrong with going and trying one but be honest if you decide he/she is not the one for you. There is nothing worse than someone saying "I'll let you know" and you never hear again from them.
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Location: Jersey Girl | RedHead84 - 2017-07-19 11:54 AM Ask as many questions as you can upfront. Get GOOD confirmation pics and QUALITY videos. If they are not willing to meet those demands, I won't waste time going to look in person. Be VERY honest about what you are looking for with hopes the seller gives you the same respect. Absolutely DO NOT feel bad for not purchasing a horse you looked at and rode; if it's not the right fit, it's not the right fit. If they get mad, that's their problem. Do not let them guilt or bully you into ANYTHING. If they do, it's a total red flag. In the end, trust your gut. It rarely lets you down.
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Location: SE KS | mtcanchazer - 2017-07-19 10:36 AM
I'm back in the market for a horse...and it has been about 8 years since I bought one that was already going under saddle. So now that I'm out looking and wanting to try horses, I want to make sure I get one that fits me...and I have a whole bunch of questions I ask...but without actually trying them I won't know if they are a good fit.
I'm the type of person that doesn't go look at a horse unless I intend on buying it, so I'm not a tire kicker, but I'm not sure what to do if when I get there and I don't really care for the horse or the way it rides, even if there is technically nothing wrong with the horse, how to tell them that. Its like I want to go out and try the horses I find, but I'll feel bad if I end up not wanting to purchase it after I tried it.
So long story short, how do you go about finding what you want and what fits you and not making other folks mad in the event the horse isn't a good fit?
I don't necessarily consider someone that takes the time to come out & actually see & ride the horse a tire kicker, but that's me m my opinion. I don't sell a lot of horses, but the ones I've advertised and sent pictures, videos & answered questions on and the person just disappears annoy me!!!
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Total Germophobe
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Location: Montana | Thanks for all the great responses. I ask a TON of questions before hand, and I probably seem like a tire kicker in that respect because I ask a lot of questions before driving to look at one, and if something comes up that won't work for me (and for everyone that is different), then I usually move on to the next one. But, I never know that until I contact the people and ask about their horse.
To the person who mentioned personality...that is the biggest thing, hard to tell without meeting the horse. Thanks a bunch! | |
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