13 Responses to “How Much Is My Horse Worth? [pics!]?”

1. britjayh Says:
   November 6th, 2009 at 5:41 pm

   From a hunter’s perspective, I would say… $4,000 to $6,500, depending on your area.
   My reasoning:
   *I love, love, love his coloring. He’s a really pretty horse, in my opinion, but the coloring may not be something that some hunter judges go for.
   *He looks like he has fairly smooth gaits, but not overly flashy. He doesn’t poke along, but I didn’t see much collection in the videos.
   *He is versatile and beginner-friendly, which is important in my books.
   *Over fences, I don’t see much style. It may have been because they were lower fences, I’m not sure, but it seems his knees weren’t even, he didn’t tuck them up much, and occasionally looked to just “lunge” over the jump.
   EDIT: Considering the current horse market, I would not pay over $8k for any horse unless it was a proven show winner, had its lead changes, and excellent conformation and temperament.
   My evaluation was not meant to offend you or put down your horse. I actually really like him, but he wouldn’t be worth a semester’s tuition to me.

2. anonymou Says:
   November 6th, 2009 at 6:29 pm

   in today’s economy, he might go for around $3000 -. in a great economy, you might be able to get around $4000 +.

3. Karma Says:
   November 6th, 2009 at 7:15 pm

   It really depends where you live i would say here where i live it would be 5000 or possibly 6000.

4. Anonymous Says:
   November 6th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

   It really depends on where you live. I live in Utah and you’d probably get $3,000 out of him here.
   Cute horse. He’s a real looker!

5. erin :) Says:
   November 7th, 2009 at 2:39 am

   really beautiful horse, good age, and rider friendly, but the most i think that you could possible get for him is $7,800

6. BabyMoll Says:
   November 7th, 2009 at 4:02 am

   $5,000

7. laughing Says:
   November 7th, 2009 at 8:11 am

   When I first read what you wrote, I thought about $3,000. But after watching how mellow he is with the junior rider, but then seeing how he is great for more experienced riders when he was jumping higher fences, you really convinced me. His pictures show a well-sound horse that is quite the looker, is a perfect size for all, and is laid-back but has what it takes to compete!
   Since he is practically bomb proof and is completely trained and is rideable in both disciplines, I now bump him up to around $5,000. The horse market is really bad right now and I would only pay more than 5k for a horse with excellent lines that will be in the winners circle in bigger shows.
   Great horse! I love him!

8. Anonymous Says:
   November 7th, 2009 at 10:19 am

   Again like many have said,it’s hard to sell anything, its the same thing I tell everybody. He’s worth a lot sentimentally and he’s cute.I still wouldn’t pay more than $1000,he may even be worth $2000 but I myself would only pay $1000 he’s cute but there is an abundance of horses everywhere,he’s great, and I’m not saying this to be offensive,but he’s not special.
   As the other person said,horses are getting turned loose,but some how you people are just now realizing it,even out west they JUST now get it. In OHIO of all places, we have foals running about in state parks,rare,but it’s happening and has been for a while now,and some major horse people are still un aware, someone on horsecity.com that actually writes their articles chooses not t believe it,shes so blind as to say things aren’t that bad yet, there isnt are reason to turn loose a perfectly good horse. She’s wrong.

9. ladyren Says:
   November 7th, 2009 at 2:55 pm

   Not nearly as much as you might think… in general, something is worth what someone is willing to pay for it when, WHEN you want to sell it.
   In southern Ca, perfectly fine show horses are being turned lose in the Santa Anna River beds in and around Corona, Norco area, simply because no one can afford to feed them. Anyone who wanted one could load one into a trailer and drive off…..even over the state lines into Oregon or Aizona. All ya need is a trailer and a bucket of grain to rattle.
   My best friend is an equine vet there , and her practice is down. she works only 3-4 days a week, and is booked only 2 or 3 days in advance.
   A year ago, she worked even on Sundays, and was booked 3 weeks in advance. I’ve ambled into feed and tack stores and there are scads of cards on the walls….”Free to a good home….” and these aren’t old nags either, they are fit, young, fancy registered horses, broke, talented, some with show tack even.
   Helpful?
   (and I’m sorry to burst your bubble….)

10. noone Says:
    November 7th, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    I dont think you could get more than 1000. With the horse market and the economy the way it is it is hard to sell anything right now.. And no offense but he is nothing out standing… i would rather have a horse thats a little harder to ride (not able to be ridden by children) than a horse who doesnt have good form… And for the rider in the first video… They need lessons… She kept jabbing his mouth.

11. Lala N Says:
    November 7th, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    I would say no more than $6500. Nothing really stands out but is average to good all around. His jump is nice but he sometimes drops a leg which does make show hunter hard to do. In the dressage he had an average trot – keep working on it. In the first video the person needs to keep her hands still and he will probably come collected by himself. He sounds perfect for a beginner and maybe a second pony.

12. katey Says:
    November 8th, 2009 at 3:28 am

    probably about 10 thousand considering his size and skills
    to be priced higher he would need to:
    -know lead changes automatically
    -compete in shows and place

13. spec_mia Says:
    November 8th, 2009 at 5:44 am

    hmm around 7,000 look at horse for sale around there too see what their asking

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