Cant believe I'm doing this, but sadly - How much ?

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11 year old HW coloured cob gelding, 15.2/3hh good to handle, can sometimes barge out of the stable, but this is rare, lives out all year round happily, easy to do in all ways, 100% to clip, load and shoe. Never ever kicked or bitten or displayed ANY aggression to me.

Is currently happy hacker standard, has competed in past, hunted in company and was perfect with novice teenage owner. The last 3 years he has been a happy hacker, I brought him as a nervous novice and he has done the job so well, and my confidence has soared, loves to jump, will happily go on an open space and not charge, he will move up a gear when asked, but is not a 'Let's Go' type, will happily plod all day if asked.

In company he can go first or last, is happy to leave a group of horse/s, has had New Forest ponies gallop completely past him and he didnt raise eyebrow, other horses have gone at a faster pace and he'll keep his steady pace that the rider has asked. Real happy, confident happy hacker type. Never ever put a foot wrong with me.

Downsides, he hasnt been in work for a while, but I got on him after he had a year off and he was the same as before, he's that chilled. He can swing around a bit when tacked up, but once in regular work, he's fine about being tacked up (well he was before he had his break and I'm confident he can get back to his polite self).

How much would I realistically sell him for ? :( Complete with all kit (1 MW turnout rug, 1 Fleece, 1 Stable rug and 2 LW rugs, bridle and near new event saddle)

This is what my other thread about professional schooling was for. I dont know if being schooled for a bit might help him, before he is put on the market.

ETA Home is much much more important that price - but I am just wondering in what range would I be looking at.

Some recent pics
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All clipped out, this was taken by a previous owner, but shows what he is like when clipped, he was showing at this time.
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- he's no longer ridden in this bit, he's in a french link snaffle now.
 
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Oh no,so sorry to hear you are selling him,do you mind if I ask why,only being nosy and feel free to ignore:o

If you hang on for a month or two,and get him back in some sort of work,even if it's just hacking,then I would say you would easily get 3.5-4k for him.HW,steady cobs of a decent size are hard to come by,and very much in demand.

His age might be the only factor,speaking personally I prefer to have something a bit younger,but there are many people not so bothered so might not matter.

Hope you manage to find him a great home:)
 
He shouldn't be hard to find a new owner for, nice sounding horse, decent size and for me his age is a bonus not a drawback. (for me)

Could you see if someone like safecobs would be interested in selling him for you? they would maybe bring him back into work etc for you - obviously, they would take a cut.

Not sure on price though - but people will pay good money for a decent horse which he sounds like he is. hope all works out for you and him.
 
Nice horse, the sort a lot of people are looking for, versatile but safe for the family.

Why was he out of work for a year? Was this was due to your personal circs or horse injury? If it was due to injury then this will affect the price.

Might be worth doing some work on the tacking up, just tack him up even if you don't ride so he gets used to it again. If you are selling him to the nervous/novice/beginner market swinging about when being tacked up could put off a prospective owner.

On the face of it with a full wardrobe, again attractive to the new owner, approx £35-4k. Check on Horsemart and see what similar horses are being put on for.
 
He's a sort that a lot of people will be looking for - I'd try and wait for the spring if you can, you'll get more interest. I've no idea really but £3500 sounds reasonable if he's lovely, safe and unflappable. I wouldn't personally send him away to be schooled or get a dealer involved.
 
Thanks for the answers. he wasn't ridden due to me being pregnant and no way would I hop on any horse whilst pregnant :)

I'm down in the south.
 
Aww, I am so sorry to hear this.


Could he not go on loan.

I think £3-3.5K is a reasonable price as he a gorgeous boy plus all the tack you are giving him.

I hope you find him a lovely home.

He looks so lovely

Jen
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I would put him on for £3000 but expect to get about £2700 for him. He does have afew issues and therefore is not suitable for a total novice. With someone who wasn't entirely confident then he could become a bargy cob and take advantage. Saying that, if I were looking to buy at the moment (which I'm not until at least next year) I would have him off you. Sounds perfect for me.
 
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With someone who wasn't entirely confident then he could become a bargy cob and take advantage.
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Absolutely, you've got it right there about him sometimes pushing his way out of the stable, not being right for a complete novice, I'm confident on the ground so it never bothered me and if person is confident about saying 'Oi' loudly and meaning it, he wont do anything more, but always saying 'Back' in the stable first he'll back up and wait politely while the headcollar goes on. So I'm not entirely sure what market to aim him at.

I'll be holding on to him for awhile yet, he wont be for sale while I'm not working as I have the time to enjoy him. He'll only be for sale as I just wont have the time :(

Just adding this in as I'm getting loads of PM's but I might consider a loan at the time, but he would have to stay at the yard, that bit would be FIRMLY non-negotiable. But realistically I think sale will be the outcome.
 
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if you dont need the money desperately, then a think a local loan would me a good option, then you can aleways step in if it goes wrong.
 
Are you sure you won't have the time? Is it riding time or care time you think you'll be short of? As a full time working mother, I know how important it is to have something thats just yours.

Also, I think you'd definately get over £3000 for him, especially with wardrobe. I had a mssive job to get a horse like him - they are in very high demand. The barging would obviously mean that the person need to be confident with him.
 
How far South are you........how far from Bristol.

He looks absolutely GORGEOUS and I 'may' know somebody who would be
interested.

I would be looking at the £3 - 3.5 for him if he was in regular work, but don't think you will achieve that if he isn't.
 
Sorry to hear this. :(

I'd say £3,000-£3,500 given todays market. Get him fit again and bring out the working cob in him and you won't have any problems finding him another home at a premium.

When would you be thinking about advertising?
 
honey65 said:
Are you sure you won't have the time? Is it riding time or care time you think you'll be short of? As a full time working mother, I know how important it is to have something thats just yours.

Also, I think you'd definately get over £3000 for him, especially with wardrobe. I had a mssive job to get a horse like him - they are in very high demand. The barging would obviously mean that the person need to be confident with him.
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I'm 99% sure as if I was only working and being a mum, I know I would be able to do it. It's the study on top of it all that will be the killer of riding time :(
 
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