Hello Ed and Martha!!
I have a question that many barrel racers have to deal with. You see, I made the mistake you talk about in your book about buying an inexpensive horse is an expensive horse. I bought a 4yo and trained him myself. He is now 8 and only runs 16.5 to 16.9’s at Rendon. I have put so much money and time into this horse it’s scary.
My question to you is how do you know what to price your horse at and when buying your new horse, how do you know what they are asking is fair. I don’t want to under price mine and I don’t want to pay to much for my next horse. I don’t want to make another mistake. I know bloodlines as well as ability has a lot to do with pricing.
The one I want to sell is bred well and is registered with the AQHA/FQHA. I want to buy one that is started but not all the way finished. One that has been hauled to exhibitions and just needs a little more hauling before they are ready to run for money. What should I expect to pay? I have visited barrelhorses.com and ebarrelracing for prices but they are ALL so different. Can you please help?? Any information would be appreciated so much!
Thank you,
Kerry Rasp
When trying to decide how to price a horse for sale, you have to take into consideration a number of factors:
1. How competitive is the horse? Does he have a win record of any kind?
2. How easy is the horse to ride and handle – can novice riders or beginners get along with him or does he take a more experienced rider?
3. Is the horse sound? Will he pass a pre-purchase exam done by a qualified vet?
4. Is the horse working to the very best of his ability or is there more training and tuning required in order to get him to his peak?
5. What are other horses that run similar times in similar situations bringing on the market? How are they being priced?
6. Usually bloodlines don’t play as big a part in pricing a barrel horse that is past futurity age. Ability will play a major factor as well as disposition and conformation and looks to a lesser degree.
7. Know your limitations and capabilities – not only physically and mentally but also financially. Be honest with anyone you are selling a horse to and also with anyone that you may be thinking of purchasing a horse from.
Martha Wright
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