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Location: Windoming | Whatever someone is willing to pay for him. Be it $25K or $10K | |
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| I'm not paying over $5,000 for a 4D horse. Just my opinion. | |
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| If I was trying to sell one I wouldn't be able to get $1500 for a super nice, super consistent one. | |
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I just read the headlines
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| GrahamKayleigh - 2016-11-09 1:22 PM
I'm not paying over $5,000 for a 4D horse. Just my opinion.
Me, too. | |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | WrapSnap - 2016-11-08 11:09 AM
We're talking about a horse who is 2seconds off here, correct? Or are we discussing a 4D horse in a 5D format? Typically, if I'm looking for one that will be 2 seconds off at a big show, it is because I have a novice kid, or an adult who requires a horse of that caliber. That generally means that I need an easy horse. Well seasoned, well patterned, easy to haul, warm up and run. The rider at this stage should be able to focus on staying on, switching hands and having fun. The horse should take care of the rest. I expect to have to pay a premium for those sorts of horses. Given that they have no extreme maintenance requirements and aren't ugly, a horse of that age, with those attributes, I advise to prepare to spend approximately $10,000.
This. From what I know of the area you're in, should be in the 8k-10k price range.
e.t.a. Come four hours east and I'd say you're looking at 5k tops. :(
Edited by Nita 2016-11-10 1:11 PM
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | GLP - 2016-11-09 2:11 PM GrahamKayleigh - 2016-11-09 1:22 PM I'm not paying over $5,000 for a 4D horse. Just my opinion. Me, too.
LOL, I agree  in my area they are every where and they go from anywhere from 2500 to 4500, they are pretty nice horses too. | |
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Location: IL | LOl I can't even sell a 1D local 2-3D big show for $8000 and I have stats to prove it! IL sucks for the horse market! No gate issues and sane. | |
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Location: North MS | Heck I tried selling one- listed at $2500 firm. I was offered $1500 for a total babysitter. A horse that could do all playday events and take care of a child. Glad I didn't sell because now we are in the 3D again state "The American" competition who broke the arena records both nights of the show. I had another listed that wasn't solid running yet- but well broke and showed at one large show and won 4D. Bully Bullion grandson and palomino. $2500 and plenty of interest, but "he carried his head too high" in the video I sent. Well heck- After a 10 month vacation due to my pregnancy, yanked out of his pasture, hauled to a big show, stalled overnight (usually on pasture), wind blowing 20 miles an hour and 40 degrees outside just to get a video not in winter mud..... I think he was a saint considering that was his second ride back. Did everything I asked, picked up leads, loped pattern, but I guess they wanted a martingale bend or draw rein look.
People overlook or look down on "4D" horses without taking into account that some people are great 4D riders. Both the horses I tried to sell can go a lot faster, it will just take me longer to get them there than it would another rider. | |
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Location: Oklahoma | rodeoveteran - 2016-11-09 1:33 PM
If I was trying to sell one I wouldn't be able to get $1500 for a super nice, super consistent one.
That's me. All of mine are like WrapSnap described....easy, uncomplicated, solid. They run 4D with me, but can clock 2D with a small aggressive rider. I'm lucky if I can get $10K out of them right now.....and they're all top barrel bloodlines and colored. I have one that I would love to sell to a youth that has consistently run 3D in a 5D format at HUGE shows. I have him priced at $15K (and I would take less to the right home) because he is no trouble, ANYONE can ride him, a full brother to a 3 time American qualifier and was featured in BHN for running at the top of the 3D in big shows. Super confidence builder and blue roan to boot, but no one wants to pay any money for him because he's not 1D. Which is fine, because I'll just keep him if I don't get what I want for him. He's my favorite of all of the ones I have. 
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Location: Cocoa, Florida | WrapSnap - 2016-11-08 11:09 AM
We're talking about a horse who is 2seconds off here, correct? Or are we discussing a 4D horse in a 5D format? Typically, if I'm looking for one that will be 2 seconds off at a big show, it is because I have a novice kid, or an adult who requires a horse of that caliber. That generally means that I need an easy horse. Well seasoned, well patterned, easy to haul, warm up and run. The rider at this stage should be able to focus on staying on, switching hands and having fun. The horse should take care of the rest. I expect to have to pay a premium for those sorts of horses. Given that they have no extreme maintenance requirements and aren't ugly, a horse of that age, with those attributes, I advise to prepare to spend approximately $10,000.
Andy nailed it. A LOT of people just starting out or novice kids will pay good money for a solid 4D horse, no issues, not a whole lot of maintainence, a good baby-sitter type, those are the BEST horses someone could ask for, they are worth their weight in gold. I sold two babysitters last year for over $5000, the gelding I sold had some issues or else he would have been at least $8500 with his pedigree, looks and talents (21-22 pole horse) can rope, trail ride etc. he went to a Jr. Rodeo home.
A girl I train with here just offered me $6500 for a 3/4D mare I have now, but being that she's young I declined because she will get faster.
This is in Florida, maybe it's different other places but that's here. | |
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