Tuesday, May 24, 2011

What To Ponder When Placing Horses For Sale

By Lee Gilbert


If maintaining a small hamster can be an expensive hassle, you don't want to imagine owning a horse. With expenses such as vaccines, feed, and miscellaneous items when people buy a horse they are in effect making a great investment. It is because of this that when you see horses for sale it is not as simple as your basic shop transaction. Buying a horse is something that is taken seriously by both the seller and the buyer. Here are some things to keep in mind when trying to assign value to your animal.

Age

The age of the animal can increase or decrease its value at different points. A very old animal will be sold at a lower price but by the same token a foal will also be cheaper because of the time investment that is required with it. An animal that is still in its prime is going to have more market value so if you are looking into breeding and selling animals for a profit, then you will need to pay special attention to this issue.

Level Of Training

Horses that have been trained in more sophisticated facilities with better techniques will always sell for more than animals that are merely halter broken. When there is special skill that the horse has been taught such as barrel racing, then once again the price will go up. By the same token horses that have received excellent training from a respected trainer will be sold for more than a trainer that people are perhaps less aware of even if the animal has learned the same skills. However with most buyers it isn't really a sticking point because as long as halter, saddle, and reins are all present that is often enough.

Injury History

For those interested in dealing primarily with the high performance industry, this subtitle really says it all. But even in auction or other scenarios, serious injuries are still going to drive the value of a horse down. If the injury was sustained on the legs of the animal there will likely be trouble but even so there are other health problems such as arthritis that will also drive value down. Consequently, a history of good health while being at an ideal age with quality training will bring the animal's value up. If an animal manages a complete recovery, this issue may not be a particularly important one in the grand scheme of things. However the book is not necessarily closed even with minor health issues. If there has been a problem with the horse's health try to wait until the condition is resolved before attempting to make a sale.

As an owner you are walking a fine line when arranging to put some of your horses for sale. However whether you are selling or buying the horse, there is a great chance at substantial profit if you play your cards right. To make the most from your deal without pulling a scam on the other individual you should keep some ideas in mind when setting the price value. Check the animals age, be aware of the training level of the horse, and finally know about what the animal's health and injury history look like. With these concepts in mind, you'll definitely come to an agreement with prospective buyers on the value of your horse.




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