Regretting or Bad?

Question

Im am thinking of selling my horse. Is it ever bad to sell a horse? As much as i love him I want a more broke horse. is the saying true that people sell and buy all the time? Should i feel bad like i do for even thinking of this?

Answer 1

Buying and selling horses is part of the horse world. You must advance your horse as you advance yourself, dont feel any shame in that. I know you love your horse like he was your child. Just make sure the new owner keeps you updated on him or if they ever possibly sell him again, at that time you might be truely ready for him again. But no, there is no shame in having to sell your horse. My friend had a quarter horse, she loved him soo much, but she knew she needed a different kind of horse to go the direction she really wanted to go with horses. If you know you wont be able to advance yourself on this horse Id say, although you love him, find a horse that knows everything already so you can focus on learning yourself without having to worry about your horse. If youve got any more worries or questions, feel free to email me anytime. Good Luck!

Answer 2

No, it's not a bad thing if you find him a good new home.
Things won't always work out the way you plan, and if you feel like he's not broke enough for your skill level, it may actually be the best thing for you both. Riding a horse that's too much for you can be discouraging, and it may be frustrating for him too.

Have you considered sending him to a trainer for a while? Before you decide to sell, it might be a good idea to explore all other options.

Don't worry, I'm sure there's many of us here (including myself) who have had to sell a horse when we didn't necessarily want to. Will you regret it at some point? Maybe, but hey, everybody has something in their life that they wonder what would have happened if they did things differently. Doesn't mean that things shouldn't have happened the way they did. Decisions like this are hard, so think about it for a while and be absolutely sure before you put him on the market.

Answer 3

You're horse can't be the horse that you really want otherwise you wouldn't be asking or even considering on selling him. I can tell you that i am a breeder and people buy horses like cars they have them for a couple of years and then when they think they done all they can, they get a different horse. Its just like when you buy your first horse it is probable that the horse had a previous owner and will be as happy with you as they were with them, a horse doesn't understand friendship but the do understand herd hierachy and guess what your on top. So no you shouldn't feel bad people chop and change horses until they find the right one it kinda like trying on different clothes, just see what suits you. good luck

Answer 4

Many others have commented, stating selling your horse if he isn't a good fit is fine, and I agree with that. It is not wrong to sell a horse that doesn't suit you, in fact, it could be better for your horse and you in the long run, and it could keep you safe.
I wanted to comment on the one writter, Rajeen, who stated that she sold a horse to someone who was supposed to take care of it, and it ended up colicing. Well, I truely believe that it is your responsibility to do everything possible to find the horse a good home. Ask lots of questions to buyers, make sure they know all the good and bad points about your horse. But if your horse has something bad happen to it at the new owners home, it is NOT your fault. It might not even be their fault. Many horses colic even when they are taken perfect care of. In all my years of careful horse care, I've had two horses that had mild colicy spells. Both pulled through with good vet care, but if they had died, I would not have been responsible.
So don't let that sort of guilt make your decision. I would also suggest you talk to your parents and a trainer and get their advice before you do anything. They can help you make the final decision, and then help you find a good new horse.

Answer 5

I dont think that selling your horse is wrong if you want a more borke horse because you might not be able to get anywhere with that horse. I mean, your horse would go to a good home...right? What I think buying and selling horses is that yu but a bunch of horses, use them and sell them. I hope that helps. If your really attached to the horse, consider getting a trainer or buying another horse while keeping that one, too. If you cant afford tht, you could sell your horse to a friend or family member or someone close so you could see yor horse.
Good luck!

Answer 6

It sucks but it's okay - if you do it the right way. When you sell him make sure he goes to the kind of home you would keep him in (i.e. good, experienced, etc). Then move on to find a new pal.
I have a mare that I absolutely adore and she's the cutest thing on earth - but she hates me. Shas reared up and struck out at me three times and has a nasty attitude towards me (and no one else). It's a strange thing b/c I don't know much about her background - I came across her for $300 and I felt bad for her. Since I had the means (room, expense, etc) for an extra I brought her home. Now I am trying to find an experienced home and having little luck at all.
Anyways, people do buy horses and sell all the time. A lot of people do it to make money on the horse. If the horse you have now is not your mate you'll find one that is. Good luck!

Answer 7

My mother just went through the same thing. She had this horse for 10 yrs, raised it from 2 months old. They went everywhere together, but the horse was a bucker. When she was 3-4yrs she bucked my mom off every 2 weeks. Last year (10 yrs old) she started bucking again. As much as my mother loved her, she couldn't deal with the bucking issues again, being 10 yrs older.
She donated her to a horse rescue place, and last we heard, she is doing parades and trails- ridden daily and not bucked once. Shows it was just a long personality clash that my mother wouldn't admit.

If this is something that has just come up in the past month, wait a bit longer to see if you are certain you want to sell him. If you love his personality, try sending him to a trainer for a while, or leasing him out to get the kinks worked out. If you love him, but know that you really aren't compatiable on the riding level (you want slow, he wants fast, for ex.) then it is best to sell him to someone who will make him happy (and in my example, let him have his speed).

It is never bad to sell a horse if you do not feel comfortable with the situation. You and the horse both know it, so it just makes things worse.

Answer 8

If the horse is not a good fit for you then it is not wrong to sell him/her. You don't want to get into the habit of buying a horse and then deciding you don't like him/her and then selling them but find one that is good for you. One that the both of you work well together and you can accomplish what you would like to accomplish with the horse.

I know that if we have a horse that we can't use for what we do then with much dragging of the feet we have to sell them.

Fortunately for what we do here I can be very specific about the horses that we want to take and use.

I use horses therapeutically for kids.

Answer 9

If you want a more broke horse, than he is not the horse for you. There is nothing wrong with that. It is not fair for either of you to keep him if he's not the right horse for you. Just take your time selling him, so you can fine the person he is right for.

Answer 10

You shouldn't feel bad. If your horse is not perfect for you, then he might be perfect for someone else.

I have always felt it is harmful for a horse to be alone. After all, they are herd animals and desire the company of other horses. So make sure he goes to a place where there are other horses, and inquire about the type of feed and shelter. Also, you can request "visitation" from the people who buy your horse, so you can see for yourself he is well taken care of.

I know some people who are considered "traders", and yes...they buy and sell horses all the time.

I had my Morgan horse, Mandy for 18 years...she lived to be 30! But my hubby trades every couple of years.