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Just wondering, how much would you pay for Junior? Triple reg. Reg name: Soda Prince Show name: Nordic Juniper Barn

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Old 11-03-2009, 03:27 PM   #1
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Just wondering, how much would you pay for Junior?

Triple reg.
Reg name: Soda Prince
Show name: Nordic Juniper
Barn name: Junior
Height: 16 hands
Age: 20
Info: Goes barefoot. Can do up to C-3 in Pony Club (used to do C-1). Schooling 3', room to go a little higher. Schooling 1st level dressage(has been shown at this level). Awesome for cross country. Beginner safe. Can slide off his butt, walk under him, do "around the world" on him. Can ride him with no tack and jump him. Would be great for someone wanting to get into showing and learn to jump.
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Just give me the price you think is best. Yes he is older, but he doesnt have any joint problems. Feel free to ask any questions and ask for more pictures!
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Old 11-03-2009, 03:29 PM   #2
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why would you sell this amazing horse, he is super
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Old 11-03-2009, 03:37 PM   #3
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What breed is he? How long have you owned him? What's his background other than you?

I'd say like, $3000 maybe... just because of his age...
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Old 11-03-2009, 03:40 PM   #4
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I hate seeing the older ones for sale, right around the age of 20-22 he shouldn't have to worry about switching careers, homes, new buddies. Don't get me wrong - I don't believe in retiring a horse as young as him (Barring any major reason) however this is the time where his usable/great days slow a bit and his needs become higher (More dentist visits, Senior feed, Longer warm ups, A joint supplement if he isn't on one already)
I'm sure you are aware of this but with a horse in there 20's I would ask a very low re-homing fee ($200) and that you are allowed visits, also that if he does not work for them or you see his heath drop and he is not well cared for that you can buy him back for the fee.
If you just want him gone and do not want that responsibility I would say $500-$700, someone looking for a nice safe starter should be more than happy with him and hopefully he gets to live out his golden years with them :)

Thats just my opinion due to age and in this market.
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Old 11-03-2009, 03:46 PM   #5
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What breed is he? How long have you owned him? What's his background other than you?

I'd say like, $3000 maybe... just because of his age...
He is a Thoroughbred, so he does have the hard keeper trait. I have owned him for about a year and a half. He was trained to race, but never was. He then hit eventing training right away and did that pretty much his entire life. He was trained to do low level gaming somewhere in his life.

I was thinking WAY less than that, but thank you for being so nice, hehe.
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I hate seeing the older ones for sale, right around the age of 20-22 he shouldn't have to worry about switching careers, homes, new buddies. Don't get me wrong - I don't believe in retiring a horse as young as him (Barring any major reason) however this is the time where his usable/great days slow a bit and his needs become higher (More dentist visits, Senior feed, Longer warm ups, A joint supplement if he isn't on one already)
I'm sure you are aware of this but with a horse in there 20's I would ask a very low re-homing fee ($200) and that you are allowed visits, also that if he does not work for them or you see his heath drop and he is not well cared for that you can buy him back for the fee.
If you just want him gone and do not want that responsibility I would say $500-$700, someone looking for a nice safe starter should be more than happy with him and hopefully he gets to live out his golden years with them :)

Thats just my opinion due to age and in this market.
I really dont want to have to rehome him, as I feel like such a bad person for doing that, but we cant afford 3 horses and are down-sizing to one (Bear). It breaks my heart to have to sell him, but it is whats best... ): Plus we are moving this year and dont have the money to pay $1000 a month for board for two horses. Breaks my little heart... ):
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why would you sell this amazing horse, he is super
I dont want to, but we are moving this spring/summer and we really need to down-size. My mom just doesnt have the money to pay for Junior, Rhedd, and Bear, so we are down-sizing to just Bear.
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Old 11-03-2009, 03:54 PM   #8
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Here is a video of Aubre and him (she is the one who rides him):

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Old 11-03-2009, 03:58 PM   #9
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Aw, that's tough :( I am so sorry. The old mare I got, she is 21, and was born and raised in one place her whole life! She had been with me for 2 years, but I knew it was so hard on her. When she heard me and my freind call her name, she would walk up to us, but then start looking around for the people she knew... But they had to sell her as well.

I would say $2000, since he is so well trained. He does have too straight of hind legs (yeah, that's possible) But other than that, he seems like a really nice guy =]
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I like him a lot!! I would say $1200 at the MOST.
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