How do i handle Horse sellers who are irrational?

Question

I have recently delt with many horse sellers that act like 3 year olds when i say that i dont wish to buy there horse for some reason. can anyone help? Am i going about searching for a horse wrong. or is there just that many Irrational people out there?

all of these anwers have been great. I would just like to say the seller who i just got done delling with was very Irational when i said that I didnt not want to buy a horse that seemed to small. also the seller averted my queastions and acted like she might have been alittle kid. Insulting me by calling me a "loser" and saying I asked "dumb" questions. I told her that i wasnt going to buy the horse because of this and the fact that the horse was to small.

and a great thanks to Michale C (sorry if i spelled ur name wrong) Love the answer!
thanks to every one who has answered!

Answer 1

YOU are the buyer & have every RIGHT to decide not to buy.Their
immaturity is THEIR problem.
Otherwise,put on your "game-face" & carry a two ft. length of
2 x 4 on your waist.Explain to them that you've "just been re-
leased from the 'home' & that you occasionally need to vent your
frustrations on another human being when they can't take"no" for
an answer."

Answer 2

As a seller, these are a few of the things that can make you the maddest. Buyers who look at horses that are way out of their budget, but want to show up and ride every horse we have for an hour each. Several weekends in a row. And then ask you to take $500 for a two time world champion. Because that is all the have to spend, but really like your horses. Buyers who look at a horse, call you four times a night with a hundred questions, and then after about a week of this, call you and say that they really wanted a mare, but decided to look at every gelding in the paper anyway. And I realize that it is very hard to tell someone that the "angel" in their barn is not just perfect for you. The best buyers I deal with are the ones with a very clear idea of what they want. Age, size, color, breed, training level, etc. And if a person does not buy from me, I thank them for coming to look and wish them the best. So as long as you are honest and up front with the sellers in what you are looking for and what you want to spend, you should not be treated as if you have insulted them. If they are try to sell you a horse that does not match your specific criteria, then you should be insulted that they wasted your time, not the other way around. Good Luck in finding your perfect horse!

Answer 3

You certainly have every right to refuse to purchase a horse from anyone for whatever reason you feel it is not right for you.
You have no reason to be specific to why you don't wish to purchase a horse to anyone. If you find a horse you do not like, just say, "thanks for your time, but I feel this is not the right horse for me."

Horse dealers/traders are out there to make a "buck", pardon the pun. I searched and test rode a many of horses that just were not what I was looking for. Some I even test rode a second time on a different day/time (as it is suggested you do). Still not right. Not until that "perfect" horse came along and then I knew it was right.

How are you searching for a horse? Answering ads? Placed an ad yourself? Referrals from friends?
Do you have specific needs in mind?? Breed? Training? Maybe you might want to contact some local/reputable breeders and see what they have to offer or let them know to keep you in mind when they have something that may suit you.

Answer 4

If you don't wish to purchase that horse you can always say I will get back to you on it that I have an appointment to look at another. Like someone else said tell them what you liked about the horse or tell them this just isn't the horse you are looking for. You can try an auction. They have some really nice horses there and are cheap.

Answer 5

Just look at their horse and any opinions as to why you wish not to buy keep to yourself. You don't have to tell them why, just that you aren't going to buy. You have to remember that some people think that their horses are PERFECT and when you point out a flaw and don't want to buy based on this reason this is when they become irritional. all well in good that if you don't want to buy that is your decision but remember you are dealing with others and think about it, if you were in the exact same place as they are and they said to you what you have said to them, how would you act? maybe not the same way, but take in mind what you are saying and how you say it. sometimes presentation makes a big difference. if the horse isn't ready for you to look at do you still want to look? saying things is just the same. good luck and hope you find a horse.

Answer 6

There are so many horse dealers out there just looking for your money. Since the slaughter house(s) have been shut down the horse market is flooded and everyone is selling. There are however a lot of good backyard people that are honest and rational. I'm sure you aren't doing anything wrong, just keep looking until you find the right horse. Good Luck : )

Answer 7

Try telling them you think they have a great horse, and say what you like about it. But tell them you are looking for something slightly different - and explain that. That way, they don't feel insulted and you haven't burned any bridges should they later come up with a horse you really like.

But...congratulations for sticking to your guns! After all, it's your money and will be your responsibility.

Answer 8

they are just trying to make money. ur better off not buying a horse from people like that.... the horse is most likely not worth the price if they act like that

Answer 9

i imagine it could be a sturdy idea. i purchased my modern horse by skill of my coach; i have not in any respect met the guy who owned him earlier (in spite of the undeniable fact that he did not personal him lengthy--got here upon out he necessary surgical operation precise after he bought him and determined having a youthful horse does no longer be a sturdy idea) or any of his different vendors, except my coach. I nevertheless personal the pony I confirmed earlier him (i have owned him for almost ten years), in spite of the undeniable fact that he's technically for sale. If I do ultimately promote him, i desire to be able to stay in contact inclusive of his new proprietor. it isn't undemanding to enable flow of a horse you've had that lengthy (I do merely not do the same issues anymore--I coach AQHA now; he's a 1/2-Arabian that does jumpers). earlier him, I owned an older QH gelding. He couldn't flow up (bodily or skill-smart) at the same time as i had to, so I bought him to a lady with 2 little youngsters who needed a danger-free babysitter/path-horse. We did not communicate that many times, yet we had a mutual buddy who may keep us as a lot as date and informed us how he develop into doing (she loved him) and the owner may deliver us Christmas playing cards each and every twelve months (with the pony in it, of direction!). He died in his mid-Nineteen Twenties many years in the past, yet she loved that horse and gave him an excellent (pampered) abode. My kin bought a pony to an area h/j coach about a twelve months and a 1/2 in the past and we nevertheless see her at shows in certain circumstances and she or he'll keep us up therefore far on him. My sister bought her Paint gelding some years in the past and each and every now after which will hear some thing about him, in spite of the undeniable fact that she bought him out of state. We bought my youngest sister's Arabian gelding many years decrease back and at the same time as we not in any respect communicate with the owner, we've a mutual buddy who will often times enable us recognize how he's doing.

Answer 10

just say you have others to look at and will check back later.dont say to much good or bad about their horse.