Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Information To Consider When Placing Horses For Sale

By Lee Gilbert


The majority of individuals can all agree with the fact that pets of all sizes will result in a fair bit of extra expenses as the years go by. With vet bills, feed, and related expenses, buying a horse is in many ways an investment whether you are looking into high-performance sports or not. So really it is only natural that those involved with the transaction either as buyers or sellers will usually take the entire process seriously. As a seller, if you fix an accurate value to the horses for sale that you have, then you have it within your ability to make sure that everyone gets a fair deal.

Age

How old your horse is can have a direct impact on how much the animal is worth. Very old horses need to be placed lower on the scale and interestingly enough the same concept goes for foals. If you are looking to get the most out of your sale, then know that the horses in their prime years are going to carry a heftier price tag. Should your interests be more inclined towards selling and breeding animals to your profit, then you may have some leeway. However in any case, you should always take pains to properly assess this issue when making your decisions.

How Much Training Does Your Horse Have?

A horse that is trained in dressage will obviously command a higher price than an animal that has only been halter broken. Barrel racers and animals that have other specialized levels of training and discipline are also up there for animals that will make more money for the seller. A second point is that an animal that has had quality training from a top-notch trainer will fetch a higher price than a perhaps less well-known trainer who has taught the same skills. For the majority of sellers however, the fundamentals such as saddle, halter, and reins are all that are necessary.

Health And Past Injuries

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, buying and then putting up horses for sale can very easily bring in substantial profits. However in order to get the most out of your sale without ripping off the buyer there are a few things to keep in mind when assigning value. First, the age of the animal. Next the level of training the horse has received, and lastly the horse's injury and health history. By keeping these in mind, it will be more than possible to sell your animals.




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