What Is The Going Rate When Buying A Green Horse?
Sep 19, 2009 in
diy
I want to know what the normal going cost of a green horse is. She is a registerd QH, going to be three soon. The most handleing she has had is I reckon one tie lesson and some chief and grooming.
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13 comments
armagowo on September 19, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I agree with mulereiner.
Depending on the horses pedigree **if this horse had a BIG TICKET name up close the price could be seen a bit privileged but, in the real or average horse world, if I can state it that way… not a slam to anyone in anyway. I have a bunch of these “average horses myself”. 2-3 year olds, with some work are going to pull anywhere from $350.00 to about $650.00… being lucky to get the privileged price. Weanlings and yearlings are going on average, from private sellers, for a couple hundred bucks right now in our contemporary promote, in my area. The horse sales are running even lower… it is really sad!!!!
hhqh01 on September 19, 2009 at 9:35 pm
depends on the breed. say if it were a fresian it would still be a excellent 5000 at least. if you tell me the details (breed, height, color, any excellent blood lines etc.) i’ll give you n acceptable price range.
i.WoNt.S on September 19, 2009 at 10:02 pm
It’s hard to give you a pat answer, since horse pricing depends on SO many things. Place really ties into it, since the cost of hay/feed varies state to state (Idaho horses are dirt cheap, Midwest horses aren’t bringing hardly anything right now either). I am asking $2500 for my seven year ancient registered QH mare that has some riding on her, and where I live, that is high-priced. If the horse has color (buckskin, gray, dun, roan, grullo, or black) it might bring more money. Also, names in her pedigree and what her parents were successful in would make her worth more or less, accordingly. For just a registered unbroke filly, I saw them go at an auction in May for around $200. Broke horses were bringing $300. I didn’t buy any…it was too sad. Final answer: if she is what you really want, question a certified horse breeder in your area what they would question for a similar horse. I wouldn’t pay over $800 personally, if I were going to also pay for the training. Excellent luck!
KJ on September 19, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Really, it can vary greatly. I have seen registered young QH’s go for as cheap as 400.00. It just depends how much you are keen to pay or how small the owner will let her go for. One tie lesson and some chief and grooming is not nearly where she should be at nearly three years. I would point this out if you are trying to buy her. At three years she should at the very least be started under saddle and be comfortable with everything else former to that. If it were me, I would pay no more than 800.00 to 1,000.00 for her, unless she has fantastic bloodlines-then it’s a absolutely different tale…
Rikki-Ti on September 19, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Depends on what her pedigree is for a start, shape history – does she have OCD, bones chips etc – which would clarify why she has been left so late, her confirmation – does she have nice straight hocks if she’s a western pleasure prospect, what’s her top line like, can she jog? These are all things to consider. We’ve had some QH’s around that age sell for a couple of thousand but there is always a reason why. The surpass ones with a nice natural jog, excellent top line, no OCD, excellent pedigree have fetched over $40,000. Make sure you get all the facts before you choose if she’s a bargain.
lisa m on September 19, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Myself I wouldn’t pay more than 1,200.00$$ For a green horse, unless REALLY awsome bloodlines ( Morgan horses only would I pay more). I bought a mare that has been professionaly trained for 4yrs ( western) for 1,500.00$ So that is my thought.
EatinHor on September 20, 2009 at 12:02 am
ok my personal opinion. the horse isnt even “green” this is a horse that hasnt been handled much. green in my opinion is one that is just started training for riding. i wouldnt pay much than 300 for her. you will have ALOT of work ahead of you before you can ride this horse. and if you dont have any or much horse experience, i wouldnt even consider buying it. i live in area where horses go for 10 grand plus every day but even still a registered unhandled horse wouldnt be more than 500
peterrab on September 20, 2009 at 12:55 am
It so depends on where you live. I see ppl posting on here all the time about is $3500 a excellent price etc and here thats like gold in SD/WY.
A green 3 yr ancient at the sale will run you about $350 at the most. Some no sale.
Private, $500.
Mulerein on September 20, 2009 at 1:50 am
haha want one for free i have 5 for ya! lol
go to dreamhorse.com and look for one i bought all my horses from that site
horseluf on September 20, 2009 at 2:48 am
She might sell for 800 in a local paper around here. If you advertise on the internet you could probably get more.
dolly on September 20, 2009 at 2:49 am
well since there is just about NO training on this howse…maybe about 1500 dollars???But a large horse with no training can prove to ba a perilous problem…was it atleast handled before?????excellent luck with your possible purchace!!!
al on September 20, 2009 at 2:52 am
There are a lot of broke trained horses out there. I just sold 2 at auction tonight. 1 a pinto mare that was exposed to a stud so possible bred and she was green broke-rode around the mile part at a arena once and had ponyed a 4 yr ancient through her first parade. She sold for $230 I also had a broke to ride vigorous grey arab gelding he went for $130. There are rescues and horses that need homes if you want a horse look around first. I know i have seen ads for nice horses cheap 1/2 included the tack or something else to get the buyers attention like hay for the winter. Prices are evening meal low. Unless you are looking for something very specific which it doesnt sound like it. Shoot i have a couple more for sale including a yearling and 2 yr ancient that both have more training the the QH your looking at.
jewleit on September 20, 2009 at 3:04 am
Don’t you mean house? Jerk