2006-11-26 13:37:01 · 9 answers · asked by DK 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It depends on where you are and what you mean by saddle trained. An older gelding with no pedigree but is great for trails and doesn't have the greatest looks will go for about 1,000 - 1,500, depending on location, show history, looks, etc. As you add show experience, looks, pedigree, you go up. For instance - certain colors, like gray, can add a couple hundreds of dollars! A horse will some pedigree, looks, and show experience is 2,000 - 3,000. And... you get the picture. However - often the 1,000 dollar mutt gelding who's 15 will serve you the best. This is from the U.S. perspective though.
2006-11-26 13:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by sir'slady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on age, breeding, what "saddle broke" means to you, and where you are at. Here in Oklahoma right now you can get a 4 year-old, green broke gelding with decent breeding for around $200. And, no, that is NOT a typo. The drought here has put hay prices through the roof($100 for a decent round bale), so just about every horse that is not important to a breeding program, or has great sentimental value is for sale. Now that our market is flooded, it will spread across the country, but it takes some time. If you are looking to buy, now is the time(especially if you want a Quarter Horse or a nice grade trail horse) but be sure you have the finances to feed one through the drought.
2006-11-26 22:00:08 · answer #2 · answered by jenn_a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 or 5
2006-11-26 21:39:43 · answer #3 · answered by plinko's mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your experience...I'm not trying to sound offensive like a few are, and will offer my advice, but you sound like you are just starting out. Horse market is down in my area too, *North Carolina* and a 9 year old Saddlebred gelding that was perfect sold for 500.00 recently. Boy did he have a gait...I rode him personally. I would recommend an older gelding, they don't have anything to "think" with, and aren't as cranky as mares can be. They are also very sweet, (mostly anyhow) But to throughly get to the root of your question, green broke, minimal color, (run of the mill bays and sorrels) with little hours, and non-registered, about 300- 600.00 in our market area. A good broke horse, same specifications, about 900 - 1500.00. TWH are hot right now, as well as gaited mules, they are the highest selling right now outside buckskins, cremellos, and palomino's with a good confirmation. Hope I could be of some help...Good luck with your search!
2006-11-27 01:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by accsmomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a decent saddle broke experienced horse, start your search around $7500.00...anything cheaper and there's either a health issue or the horse has vices or problems.
2006-11-26 22:42:15 · answer #5 · answered by Kimmie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the disipin you want to ride. But you should definitly consider talking to a trainer. If you know nothing about horses, DONT BUY ONE!
Back to your question...My horse is an upper level eventer and i bought him for 15k. But my other horses which i use as lesson horses i bought for about 4k each. Really though...talk with your trainer!...
2006-11-26 22:41:11 · answer #6 · answered by Horsenaround2023 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try going to www.equine.com and enter a search for what ever details you are looking for. there are also probally various local auctions you can go to. winter is best time to buy because not everyone wants to bother feeding over winter a horse that they only use in summer months.
2006-11-27 09:09:08 · answer #7 · answered by kayann01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help to know what country you are in...
even then what area.. where I am (Canada) prices vary widely - cheaper in Alberta because there are so many horses.. and more in areas like Vancouver...
2006-11-26 22:41:59 · answer #8 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ten grand easy
2006-11-26 21:44:35 · answer #9 · answered by khockey1015 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋