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Location: Arkansas | dianea - 2016-12-07 11:02 AM
I agree, just ask, be prepared to buy if it's within your range, and offer your number if they no. My daughter had a wicked little showmanship and walk trot pony when she was tiny. We had several offers on him, and when the time came to sell, he was sold to a great home within the day.
That being said, just be respectful if they say no. When my daughter was 10 she got her rockstar. She had ridden him six months before we (me and the owner) decided they were going to work out. I paid for him, then the owner and I surprised her with his papers complete with her name on them. Two weeks later she had the honor of presenting the American flag at the AQHA World Show as Little Miss Rodeo Missouri (we don't show AQHA, much less travel in those circles). Now, he is a big good looking ranch horse - in no way a show horse - but here we are surrounded by the best (picture Beverly Hillbillies), but she had no idea. She was riding her dream with names she had heard of, but in no way felt outclassed. I noticed a man watching her intently, then saw him go up to her by the fence in the warm up arena. Was starting to get a little creeped out to be honest. Saw her talking, smiling, then shaking her head, then getting a less friendly look, pointing to me, say no, really shake her head, and ride off. This guy came around to me, asked if I were her mother. Yes..he pulled out his checkbook, said he WAS GOING TO BUY THAT HORSE. Told me my daughter said he wasn't for sale. My response...then he isn't for sale (feeling somewhat flattered at the impression they had made on him). He took a pen, signed the check, handed it to me, said everything is for sale..fill out the check but keep it under six figures. I repeated HE ISN'T FOR SALE. Guy literally shoved checkbook in my hand..told me again he WAS GOING TO OWN THAT HORSE. By then I was thoroughly piffed off, and told him less nicely this time. Sound business decision - No. Best decision I ever made in my life? Absolutely. She has had way more than six figures worth of education, fun, and love in the past six years with that horse. He will never leave our house.
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Location: Missouri | Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-07 7:41 PM
dianea - 2016-12-07 11:02 AM
I agree, just ask, be prepared to buy if it's within your range, and offer your number if they no. My daughter had a wicked little showmanship and walk trot pony when she was tiny. We had several offers on him, and when the time came to sell, he was sold to a great home within the day.
That being said, just be respectful if they say no. When my daughter was 10 she got her rockstar. She had ridden him six months before we (me and the owner) decided they were going to work out. I paid for him, then the owner and I surprised her with his papers complete with her name on them. Two weeks later she had the honor of presenting the American flag at the AQHA World Show as Little Miss Rodeo Missouri (we don't show AQHA, much less travel in those circles). Now, he is a big good looking ranch horse - in no way a show horse - but here we are surrounded by the best (picture Beverly Hillbillies), but she had no idea. She was riding her dream with names she had heard of, but in no way felt outclassed. I noticed a man watching her intently, then saw him go up to her by the fence in the warm up arena. Was starting to get a little creeped out to be honest. Saw her talking, smiling, then shaking her head, then getting a less friendly look, pointing to me, say no, really shake her head, and ride off. This guy came around to me, asked if I were her mother. Yes..he pulled out his checkbook, said he WAS GOING TO BUY THAT HORSE. Told me my daughter said he wasn't for sale. My response...then he isn't for sale (feeling somewhat flattered at the impression they had made on him). He took a pen, signed the check, handed it to me, said everything is for sale..fill out the check but keep it under six figures. I repeated HE ISN'T FOR SALE. Guy literally shoved checkbook in my hand..told me again he WAS GOING TO OWN THAT HORSE. By then I was thoroughly piffed off, and told him less nicely this time. Sound business decision - No. Best decision I ever made in my life? Absolutely. She has had way more than six figures worth of education, fun, and love in the past six years with that horse. He will never leave our house.
This gave me my "happy" for the day!!
They make my heart happy every time I see her with him. He's quirky and won't tolerate stupid but by gawd he knows his job, and he's been the biggest part of teaching her hers. That horse has made her one heck of a hand. Like you..not every horse has a price. I pray for another twenty years of those two together. Regardless he's earned his pasture with us. | |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | dianea - 2016-12-07 9:55 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-07 7:41 PM
dianea - 2016-12-07 11:02 AM
I agree, just ask, be prepared to buy if it's within your range, and offer your number if they no. My daughter had a wicked little showmanship and walk trot pony when she was tiny. We had several offers on him, and when the time came to sell, he was sold to a great home within the day.
That being said, just be respectful if they say no. When my daughter was 10 she got her rockstar. She had ridden him six months before we (me and the owner) decided they were going to work out. I paid for him, then the owner and I surprised her with his papers complete with her name on them. Two weeks later she had the honor of presenting the American flag at the AQHA World Show as Little Miss Rodeo Missouri (we don't show AQHA, much less travel in those circles). Now, he is a big good looking ranch horse - in no way a show horse - but here we are surrounded by the best (picture Beverly Hillbillies), but she had no idea. She was riding her dream with names she had heard of, but in no way felt outclassed. I noticed a man watching her intently, then saw him go up to her by the fence in the warm up arena. Was starting to get a little creeped out to be honest. Saw her talking, smiling, then shaking her head, then getting a less friendly look, pointing to me, say no, really shake her head, and ride off. This guy came around to me, asked if I were her mother. Yes..he pulled out his checkbook, said he WAS GOING TO BUY THAT HORSE. Told me my daughter said he wasn't for sale. My response...then he isn't for sale (feeling somewhat flattered at the impression they had made on him). He took a pen, signed the check, handed it to me, said everything is for sale..fill out the check but keep it under six figures. I repeated HE ISN'T FOR SALE. Guy literally shoved checkbook in my hand..told me again he WAS GOING TO OWN THAT HORSE. By then I was thoroughly piffed off, and told him less nicely this time. Sound business decision - No. Best decision I ever made in my life? Absolutely. She has had way more than six figures worth of education, fun, and love in the past six years with that horse. He will never leave our house.
This gave me my "happy" for the day!!
They make my heart happy every time I see her with him. He's quirky and won't tolerate stupid but by gawd he knows his job, and he's been the biggest part of teaching her hers. That horse has made her one heck of a hand. Like you..not every horse has a price. I pray for another twenty years of those two together. Regardless he's earned his pasture with us.
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Location: Florida | Many years ago I had someone sign a blank check and hand it to me. They said fill in the amount you want for that horse. I gave it back and said, what would I do with the money except try to find another horse exactly like him?
Best decision ever. | |
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| Vickie - 2016-12-08 6:48 AM
Many years ago I had someone sign a blank check and hand it to me. They said fill in the amount you want for that horse. I gave it back and said, what would I do with the money except try to find another horse exactly like him?
Best decision ever.
I couldn't agree with you more. I said the same thing to some who kept asking to buy mine and he agreed that I would have a hard time replacing horse. (But i wasn't offered a blank check, good for you!) Its a compliment when people ask if a horse is for sale, with that being said, they had better be prepared for market value pricing and not a deal. A low ball offer would be offensive. | |
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Location: Arkansas | Vickie - 2016-12-08 6:48 AM Many years ago I had someone sign a blank check and hand it to me. They said fill in the amount you want for that horse. I gave it back and said, what would I do with the money except try to find another horse exactly like him?
Best decision ever.
Been there, and also turned it down.
I buried him this past summer, and don't regret a thing. | |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Everything is for sale | |
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| Bear - 2016-12-08 2:31 PM
Everything is for sale
I asked Carol if she would sell Wilson & she said no LOL Kristy Peterson never sold Bozo, even being handed a blank check. Charmayne never sold Scamper. Blake & Traci Monroe were handed a blank check for LR Designerwood & they gave it back. Not everything is for sale. | |
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | Certainly -- not everything is for sale. Years ago I had a man approach me at a college rodeo in Missouri. He wanted to buy my horse and my Aussie dog. His daughter liked both. She wanted both. I said no. He badgered me all evening at the rodeo and was so belligerent about it that I slept in the stall with my horse and dog that night and the next night. He scared me. I was afraid he would just take them both. The horse and dog lived wonderful lives with me and are buried here with us at the farm. Not everything is for sale. | |
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| Just because no one will pay the price doesn't mean that there's not a figure that will purchase a horse.
I have two that I would be absolutely devastated (heart rending grief) to sell, but if it was in the best interest of my future and my family, and someone paid the price, they would own the horse.
That isn't to say the horse wouldn't be priced way past its actual value, and the buyer wouldn't be having to pay for my emotions, but yes, every horse has a breaking price. | |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Again, everything is for sale. You might have to pay a ridiculous amount, but it can be done.
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | okhorselover - 2016-12-08 6:11 PM
Bear - 2016-12-08 2:31 PM
Everything is for sale
I asked Carol if she would sell Wilson & she said no LOL Kristy Peterson never sold Bozo, even being handed a blank check. Charmayne never sold Scamper. Blake & Traci Monroe were handed a blank check for LR Designerwood & they gave it back. Not everything is for sale.
Wilson is the only exception. You can offer us $1 million and the answer would be "no thanks".
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| Wilson is a special man. He was the day he was born. Love that guy. Wish his mom could have more kids, but she can't :( But she has a forever home with us
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