The horse i have been offered is an Akhal TekeX Arab. Hes 6 years old, 15.3hh and is schooling well on the ground and is learning to jump. he has great potantial to go far adn has also got the stanama to do endurance. He has obviously been treated badly and has some sort of phycological problem. maybe once every couple of months you will go to get on him and for no reason he will start bucking and rearing. I have ahd him for a year now on loan and can deal with his problems. he has no problems health wise.The owner is wanting £3200 which is including tack(which is only a year old) and rugs I am not very good at pricing horses so any sugestions will be great!
2007-03-13 11:08:07 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
he has had his back checked and his teeth cheched and everythings fine. His owner bought him for £2700 (not inc tack) but when she saw him and road him at the yard he came from he was really quiet which is what she wanted but when she took him home she found out he was infested with worms. When she got him cleared of worm he came back to life and acted his normal self which isn't so quiet
2007-03-14 06:16:04 · update #1
That's an excellent price. Based on breed alone, I've never seen an Akhal Teke or cross go for less than $5,000. Unless they were crossed with Paint, or getting on in age, then they were around $2,500 or so.
Do not take into account the exchange rate, the price of horses only changes with importation. A £3200 horse is still a $3200 horse if born and raised on US soil.
A horse worth $4000 in the US, should he have been born and raised in the UK, would still be £4000. It only matters when the horse is imported, then the value changes. If that makes sense.
So whether he's £3200 pounds to you, or $3200 to me, I say it's a deal.
He would be more if he didn't need an experienced handler because of his issues.
2007-03-13 11:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by mandelyn_82 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you've had him for a year and he's still rearing then I think its too much. Depends to some extent how badly he does it . A physical problem seems less likely if he only does it every 2 months. If the owner was selling on the open market, how many people would bother to look further at a horse they knew reared on a regular basis - there are plenty of horses around without such problems so I doubt he would sell at that price. Bucking not so much of a problem. If you like him and can cope with the problem then I would offer £2500 - best to assume that the problem will continue. Agree with those who advise vet and back checks. If you are going to put in an offer then be prepared to walk away/return the horse if it is not accepted (Also consider how much did the current owner pay - or did they breed it)
2007-03-14 04:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by jumpace321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you can get a better trained horse that doesn't buck or rear just for the fun of it!
It may be okay in a field where you can regain control, but what if it happens when you're hacking along a road, and he does that just when a vehicle is approaching? I shudder to think of the consequences- serious injuries and perhaps a law suite from the driver. Is the horse really worth that? Or perhaps your health or life? There are lots of calm, well trained and mentally stable horses out there- why take on someone else's problem horse- that's probably the reason he's selling the horse in the first place, if the guy was honest with you!
2007-03-20 23:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by Bonanza Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that this horse is far over priced. If they paid less for him than they want now and you are putting the work in then this unfair. It is a lot of money for a horse with a quirk. Be on your guard when you buy' the caveat emptor law may the buyer beware needs to be looked at. Please if you buy him make sure the vendor says the horse has a vice even if its to stop anyone getting hurt. I am worried about the situation it doesn't feel right. If a vet has looked at him and cant find anything wrong then i wonder if he may be having possible nerve spasms, or is it happening in a certain place and time now and again that may trigger past worries. Please be careful rearing and bucking as i am sure you know are very dangerous vices even if only on the odd occasion. I used to break and school for a living. I gave up i am 42 and value my life too much now. If you have trust in this horse then persevere as you may win him over, but i feel further exploratory veterinary checks may spot a problem especially if he is generally sweet natured.
2007-03-15 16:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by D S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, does the horse have any back problems, teeth etc! Do you know when he is in the type of mood when he is going to play up? I had a horse once she was a top warmblood, won everything at a high level and a real sweetie by May Sherriff, but every so often she would not want to be mounted and if i did she would rear and buck intill i got off or she had me off! No one knew why she did this so we put it down to the fact that it was her hormones! She gave me warning by not letting me mount her and now on thoses days i just lunge her and possibly get on afterwards or just carry on lunging if she doesnt want me to get on still!
Does all the tack fit and in good condition? Tack can cost £500 plus, rugs - i dont know how many you've got but they can cost £50 - £100+ - I think its a good price to pay - he's only 6 and hasn't been passed around from home to home too much like one of my other horses who is extreamly unsettled! YOu know his history and you can help him reach his full potential! His health is all good so i say go for it! Good luck!
2007-03-14 05:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ebab831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would get a full vetting to make sure he is fine health, i think that he is a little bit over priced due to his problems, why is the owner selling ?? seems like you have done all the hard work of bringing him on and helping him over the problems , and looking after him very well , while the owners sit back for free and have there horse broken in and trained on so they can sell at a high price.been there and done it. then the owners know how much you love the horse and can get what any amount for it from you. if the horse is the one for you try to get the price down maybe to £ 2000.00 ish inc tack/ rugs, i would rather my horses went to a loving / good home than just for the money. don't let the owners push you in to it, think long and hard . a horse is for life, my one lived to 34 years old loved and kissed every day. good luck
2007-03-13 19:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a good price if you are willing to have patience enough to let the horse come to trust you. You cannot "man handle" a horse, they do not put up with it. Arabs are especially intelligent. Don't get it if you cannot keep up it's health, mental and physical. If you are a "green" horse owner, this probably isn't the horse for you. Learn the horse's body language, it will tell you everything it wants you to know. Also, there is always a reason for everything a horse does. Does the equipment properly fit? Have you tried different bits? Does your horse get proper dental care? This directly effects the bit. Check everything external first, if you still cannot see a difference, then start looking internally. Is there brain damage? Have you "beaned" him? Etc. Best of luck to you.
2007-03-18 23:30:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would get this horse vetted first before making any kind of decision you have mentioned a problem with bucking and this could be the start of an underlying problem that's surfacing or an ongoing problem a vet could make an assessment of this horse and be able to tell you whether this horses problem is serious or not i have horses and when ever I'm looking at buying a horse that i like i get it vetted and then depending on the outcome of the vets report decide if the price being asked is what i want to pay .this seems a lot of money considering this horse has a problem that might turn into something serious me personally would not ever contemplate buying a horse with a problem or potential problems as i have a friend who bought a horse that reared at jumps on an odd occasion ,she did not get it vetted and it turned out the horse had an underlying back problem which meant it could not be ridden,if you are serious about buying this horse please get it vetted to rule out a potential problem for the future
2007-03-13 18:27:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats way too much! I paid £500 for an 8 year old event horse expecting it to have loads of problems but for once the sellers weren't lying and he was perfect. Two years on after lots of work and re-schooling I sold him for £1500 with tack, he had been bred to do advanced eventing which he does now. Considering you have the horse on loan and have probably paid all the bills she should offer the horse to you at a much lower price - maybe £2250?
2007-03-20 12:28:59 · answer #9 · answered by gemma_florida 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Far too much for a horse that throws that kind of behavioural issue. You are going to have to get specialist help (try Equine Ethology) to solve this one.
I'm an old cynic. The owner is asking for that because they need that amount of money for some reason. Knock off a "0", and price the tack separately. Don't take what you don't want.
A comfortable and happy horse won't behave like that, so it needs more investigation. Good luck.
2007-03-13 18:25:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋