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JRC Reg. Jun 2013	Posted 2013-12-05 11:46 AM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Elite Veteran Posts: 816	Just Bring It - 2013-12-05 11:44 AM I believe Molly Powell had a horse of hers that she ran at the NFR listed on here around that $60k range a couple years ago. See it is realistic!
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SassyPirate Reg. Oct 2009	Posted 2013-12-05 11:55 AM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 393	JRC - 2013-12-05 10:46 AM Just Bring It - 2013-12-05 11:44 AM I believe Molly Powell had a horse of hers that she ran at the NFR listed on here around that $60k range a couple years ago. See it is realistic! Yes she had Kat for sale on here around that price!! Some lucky girl has her now!
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JRC Reg. Jun 2013	Posted 2013-12-05 11:58 AM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Elite Veteran Posts: 816	SassyPirate - 2013-12-05 11:55 AM JRC - 2013-12-05 10:46 AM Just Bring It - 2013-12-05 11:44 AM I believe Molly Powell had a horse of hers that she ran at the NFR listed on here around that $60k range a couple years ago. See it is realistic! Yes she had Kat for sale on here around that price!! Some lucky girl has her now! How old was she!!
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RUNNONTALENT Reg. Jan 2008	Posted 2013-12-05 12:04 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 359 Location: BETWEEN HOT FLASHES AND GERITOL	I would expect it to hook up the trailer and warm up the truck for me for that kinda money. lol
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SassyPirate Reg. Oct 2009	Posted 2013-12-05 12:21 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 393	Kat is a '99 model! And I might be mistaken, she might have had him for sale for $45,000! Either way that was a steal for that horse! Edited by SassyPirate 2013-12-05 12:24 PM
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rodeomom3 Reg. Dec 2007	Posted 2013-12-05 12:27 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Shelter Dog Lover Posts: 10277	dhdqhllc - 2013-12-05 10:03 AM JRC - 2013-12-05 9:59 AM outrundaizy - 2013-12-05 9:57 AM JRC - 2013-12-05 9:49 AM HotPants - 2013-12-05 9:39 AM 1d locally 2d big shows..... What!! 2D for 60 grand! lol! If I paid 60 for a horse I better be at the NFR the next year, and he better of at least doubled my money. Too bad thats not reality. You're right because I would never spend that on a horse! maybe not but someone making a living at this would....i would spend spend half a million on a tractor and pencil that out.....for some people spending 60-200k on a horse makes sense in their business.....like paying several million for a stallion.....it's all about income generation....well....not all......for some it is no different than buying new boobs, wrinkle cream and a fancy house/barn/arena....but hey....if i had that kind of money to play with, i would.... We have not spent 60K on a horse but have parted with a good chunk of $$ mounting our 3 girls. If you add together what we paid for the 4 in my pasture it is alot. We are fortunate that we can afford it, pay cash and it does not strain our finances. We never came close to making our money back and did not expect too, no different than people who buy expensive boats or take mega $$ vacations. We did it because it is what we enjoy and the girls loved it. I don't see how anybody who buys high dollar horses makes their $$ back- you have to hit the road hard to win enough $$. It is very small number who can get sponsors and financial help along the way.
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barn goddess Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2013-12-05 12:50 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Super Woman Posts: 1365	I expect a solid 2D at BIG shows. Potential to possibly be in the 1d or currently falling there. Maintenance to a minimum.
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nmeastplains Reg. Oct 2009	Posted 2013-12-05 1:04 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 596 Location: Somewhere in the middle of nowhere	rodeomom3 - 2013-12-05 11:27 AM dhdqhllc - 2013-12-05 10:03 AM JRC - 2013-12-05 9:59 AM outrundaizy - 2013-12-05 9:57 AM JRC - 2013-12-05 9:49 AM HotPants - 2013-12-05 9:39 AM 1d locally 2d big shows..... What!! 2D for 60 grand! lol! If I paid 60 for a horse I better be at the NFR the next year, and he better of at least doubled my money. Too bad thats not reality. You're right because I would never spend that on a horse! maybe not but someone making a living at this would....i would spend spend half a million on a tractor and pencil that out.....for some people spending 60-200k on a horse makes sense in their business.....like paying several million for a stallion.....it's all about income generation....well....not all......for some it is no different than buying new boobs, wrinkle cream and a fancy house/barn/arena....but hey....if i had that kind of money to play with, i would.... We have not spent 60K on a horse but have parted with a good chunk of $$ mounting our 3 girls. If you add together what we paid for the 4 in my pasture it is alot. We are fortunate that we can afford it, pay cash and it does not strain our finances. We never came close to making our money back and did not expect too, no different than people who buy expensive boats or take mega $$ vacations. We did it because it is what we enjoy and the girls loved it. I don't see how anybody who buys high dollar horses makes their $$ back- you have to hit the road hard to win enough $$. It is very small number who can get sponsors and financial help along the way. I was once told by a lady I work with that she considered it a financial investment in her son and was considerably cheaper than bailing him out of jail.... But the OP specifically asked what would you expect to get and not whether this is concerning children or herself...buying for my child or for myself. it's like comparing apples and oranges.
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WrapSnap Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2013-12-05 1:25 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
I AM being nice Posts: 4396 Location: MD	The one thing that keeps jumping out at me is that everyone wants this $60,000 horse to run and turn hard enough to win week in and week out, go to the NFR and run and turn hard enough to pull checks 10 nights in a row and not require maintenance?!?!?!
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DD2012 Reg. Apr 2012	Posted 2013-12-05 1:41 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Expert Posts: 1488	WrapSnap - 2013-12-05 1:25 PM The one thing that keeps jumping out at me is that everyone wants this $60,000 horse to run and turn hard enough to win week in and week out, go to the NFR and run and turn hard enough to pull checks 10 nights in a row and not require maintenance?!?!?! Pretty amazing isn't it?
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rodeomom3 Reg. Dec 2007	Posted 2013-12-05 1:45 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Shelter Dog Lover Posts: 10277	DD2012 - 2013-12-05 1:41 PM WrapSnap - 2013-12-05 1:25 PM The one thing that keeps jumping out at me is that everyone wants this $60,000 horse to run and turn hard enough to win week in and week out, go to the NFR and run and turn hard enough to pull checks 10 nights in a row and not require maintenance?!?!?! Pretty amazing isn't it? I agree
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fatchance Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2013-12-05 1:45 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
The Original Cyber Bartender Location: Washington	This thread has been an eye opener.
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dhdqhllc Reg. Feb 2011	Posted 2013-12-05 1:46 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Always Off Topic Posts: 6382 Location: ND	fatchance - 2013-12-05 1:45 PM This thread has been an eye opener. your eyes were open long before this......
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fatchance Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2013-12-05 1:54 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
The Original Cyber Bartender Location: Washington	dhdqhllc - 2013-12-05 11:46 AM fatchance - 2013-12-05 1:45 PM This thread has been an eye opener. your eyes were open long before this...... I know nothing.....NOTHING.
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barn goddess Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2013-12-05 2:00 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Super Woman Posts: 1365	Minimum maintenance to me is hocks and stifles. I had one that had to have knee injections every 3 months, hocks and stifles every 4 to 6. It also had numerous other issues to deal with from ulcers and epm. He was basically a money pit. Looking at Equistat that wasn't the case. If what you are putting in them is more than what you are winning what's the use?
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3 To Go Reg. Oct 2012	Posted 2013-12-05 2:03 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 591	Just Bring It - 2013-12-05 9:44 AM I believe Molly Powell had a horse of hers that she ran at the NFR listed on here around that $60k range a couple years ago. Not saying this was the case here, BUT - When you see a top horse for a lower amount of money, there can be some soundness issues that accompany that price or other "holes". Otherwise they could go for a lot more money. When a deal looks too good to be true, it is.
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SassyPirate Reg. Oct 2009	Posted 2013-12-05 2:08 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 393	I beleive her mom was fighting cancer and they needed to pay some medical bills!! I could be mistaken and don't want to start rumors though. That is just what I was told.
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WrapSnap Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2013-12-05 2:23 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
I AM being nice Posts: 4396 Location: MD	I am on the East Coast. I travel from New York to GA mostly, attending Super Shows, Youth Worlds, Open Worlds and the like. I can guarantee you that even at most of our local shows, you are going to be facing horses that have won World titles, multiple Super Show wins, won Go rounds at World level shows, etc... The winning horses that are for sale in the $50,000 to $75,000 range can be found. They typically will require maintenance, may be difficult to ride, be less than consistent, or they may be a horse that you're either going to hit a barrel on, win, or safety up on and be bottom of the 1D/top of 2D, but they are out there. At least, that's my experience.
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JRC Reg. Jun 2013	Posted 2013-12-05 2:24 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
Elite Veteran Posts: 816	WrapSnap - 2013-12-05 2:23 PM I am on the East Coast. I travel from New York to GA mostly, attending Super Shows, Youth Worlds, Open Worlds and the like. I can guarantee you that even at most of our local shows, you are going to be facing horses that have won World titles, multiple Super Show wins, won Go rounds at World level shows, etc... The winning horses that are for sale in the $50,000 to $75,000 range can be found. They typically will require maintenance, may be difficult to ride, be less than consistent, or they may be a horse that you're either going to hit a barrel on, win, or safety up on and be bottom of the 1D/top of 2D, but they are out there. At least, that's my experience. So how much are the winners going for?
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WrapSnap Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2013-12-05 2:28 PM Subject: RE: what do you EXPECT to get for $60,000?
I AM being nice Posts: 4396 Location: MD	JRC - 2013-12-05 2:24 PM WrapSnap - 2013-12-05 2:23 PM I am on the East Coast. I travel from New York to GA mostly, attending Super Shows, Youth Worlds, Open Worlds and the like. I can guarantee you that even at most of our local shows, you are going to be facing horses that have won World titles, multiple Super Show wins, won Go rounds at World level shows, etc... The winning horses that are for sale in the $50,000 to $75,000 range can be found. They typically will require maintenance, may be difficult to ride, be less than consistent, or they may be a horse that you're either going to hit a barrel on, win, or safety up on and be bottom of the 1D/top of 2D, but they are out there. At least, that's my experience. So how much are the winners going for? I know of several horses who have sold in the last year to year and a half that are capable of winning and have won at the top level (who I have also seen be out of the 2D money on more than a couple of occasions) that have sold for anywhere from $100,000 to $220,000. There are so many variables involved when it comes to pricing a nice horse. For instance, I know one who sold for in excess of $200k that is pretty much uninsurable.
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