How much would you pay for him?

He certainly looks like a wonderful old man.

His age really makes it difficult. And I have no idea what the horse market in your area is like. I suppose if you found someone looking for something just like him you might be able to get something for him.

Since what you really are trying to do is find him a good home and not have to pay for him anymore why not see if any of the 4-h or pony club kids in your area could use a horse and either sell him for a low price to a known good home or simply give him to them.

I do not recommend putting up a free to a good home ad. But that does not mean you can not give him to someone who turns out to be the right owner.


BTW, maybe it is just me, but he appears to move so stiff behind in the video that I wonder is he actually totally sound?

Why do you say he is triple registered in your original post?

He is vet/farrier checked sound. He was a little stiff because he hadnt been ridden in a long time (about 2 weeks I think). That is another plus about him, you can get on him after months of not working him and he is totally sane.

Just a little plus I guess. I know some people are really big into the whole reg. thing, so I just added that.

if an older horse was sound i would pay around 800-1200 for them, as a horse to ride, possibly show at local shows on the flat. Assuming they dont require alot of extra care, meds, special shoes ect. id rather pay a little more for a dead broke horse at any age then a green horse. Do you live in the state of washington?? I would love another horse, but that is across the country from me haha. he doesnt look his age in the still photos.

The hard keeper trait was what I thought, he looked like a TB. I am a little out of touch with horse prices these days since the last time my parents sold a horse was about 7 years ago, but I think he's worth at MOST $3000 like I said. However, I could see people having a problem with that cause of his age and the fact he's a TB and they'll have to spend a lot to keep him in shape. He looks like he's younger than that and holding up really well though...
It's kind of hard to find a good schooling horse though, I mean there are plenty that are nice enough, but he seems really well broke and is a cute little mover... I like him!

EDIT: I forgot to also say, he seems really diverse in his abilities which is a plus... he's not just strictly for ONE thing, you know? I don't know I'd have to see him and ride him and all but he seems like if he's in good condition he's worth a pretty penny!

Yeah, I am in Washington state, sorry silly! ;]
I have hoping to get $1000 or best offer. The money will be going into hay and grain for Bear. He doesnt take any extra care, besides things to help him keep his weight up (beet pulp and senior feed). He has always gone barefoot with us.
Thanks!

Just wanted to clear this up. I got mixed up on the pony club thing, lol. He used to do C-3 and could do C-1, maybe C-2. I got all mixed up.

I still do not get the triple registered thing. If he is a TB how is he triple registered?

In Canada (he is a Canadian TB) they have riding assotiation (sorry for miss spelling, just woke up, cant think). I cant think of what they are off the top of my head, but he is triple reg.

He ought to go fast for $1000. I think I would price him closer to $2000. The more you sell him for the better home he is likely to have. I wouldn't do the whole $200 rehoming thing. I wouldn't get a horse like that just because you are letting someone into your life that you don't really know. 20 really isn't that old and he should have several more good years left in him. If I were looking for a horse to start my kids out on I would deffinately pay $2000-3000 for him.

I very much agree with that! If you price him too cheap the people who can afford to keep a 20 year old in great condition won't be looking at him cause they'll think he has "issues" beyond what you say.