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What would you pay for this horse??

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I am thinking of putting my pony on the market and I am totally at a loss for how much I should ask for him because he's a little past his prime, and to me he's worth his weight in gold. Could you help me out? Here's a description:

Speckles is a 2000 registered POA gelding. He is 13 hands of personality. He has great conformation, almost always wins pony halter at our 4H and local shows. I have done everything on this pony; from barrels, to trails, to jumps, to pleasure. He had some western pleasure training in his younger days, but he is by no means a peanut roller. He has good gears on him and will go fast when asked, or rock back and slow down. He is a great little games pony for any kid who wants to learn to run barrels, poles, flags, etc. He has won lots of 4H ribbons and trophies at the county and regional level in pony pleasure, horsemanship, trail class, barrels, and poles.
He LOVES trails. He can lead or follow confidently. Not a spooky bone in his body. He will cross water easy. Would make a perfect trail partner for a kiddo!
He can sidepass, knows his leads, lead changes, moves off leg, and has a very handy neck rein. He will even go bridleless. He is SAFE for all levels, but he has a big personality and will sometimes take advantage of a timid rider, so he will pair best with a confident little kid rider, or a new beginner with help from an adult with horse experience. Currently being ridden by a brand new beginner 6 year old who does great on him. This guy is as gentle as they come. He has never kicked, bitten, or threatened to do any of those things. NO vices, injuries, or illnesses.
He is an easy keeper (but will get fat on you if you're not careful). Solid hooves that stay barefoot nicely. Never been lame a day in his life. Farrier loves him. Gets along great with other horses; is somewhere in the middle of the pecking order.
I am extremely sad to part with him, but I am in college now and am not able to give him the attention he is used to and deserves. So I am considering leasing or selling him only to the perfect home, preferably a young girl or boy who will take excellent care of him. This guy has lots of love to give to a confident beginner youth rider!
 
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#2 ·
This one really comes down to your market area and if you're willing to wait until late Feb. or March to start advertising him (unless you are in an area with long winters then you'd need to wait longer). At 17 he still should have several good competitive years left in him so I'd be asking top dollar for your area.

Horse market is still bad where I live so around here top dollar would be $1500 - 2000 and right now going into winter you'd be lucky to get 1000. I hope your market is better because I think he's worth more than that.
 
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I'd wait until he sheds out in spring and clean him up good. In California you could get up to $4000 for a very well trained, steady, good sized sound pony suitable for a kid interested in showing. If he's really pretty and registered add a thousand. Where you live, easy to imagine it's a lot less.
 
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From looking around, people seem to be asking 2,000-4,000 for ponies similar to him in my area. However, most of them don't have as much 'experience', but they are also younger. How much does age typically affect price? Here's the pic I would use from last summer. He's not as fit now.
 

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I'm sorry that you have to think about parting with him.

Without knowing more about the market, I would say at least $2500. A good, beginner kid safe horse is their weight worth of gold. He is safe, has a lot of experience and a good character in general, easy keeper, good feet, and is a nice looking chap.
 
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With all of his experience and the fact he's kid safe (husband safe), beginner safe, I would definitely wait until spring to advertise him and then I would stick a good price on him ($4500/5000) and I'd be prepared to wait to get my price. The right person will see him and that won't be an outrageous amount to pay for him.

I'm currently negotiating with seller for a "husband safe" horse (not pony) who is 15 and BTDT got the Tshirt, sound as a dollar, had mounted police training, etc, etc, etc. I'm not going to get off anywhere near $5K for the mare and I'm thrilled to find her.

If you can take him to some shows in spring and let the word out that he's for sale, I bet it wouldn't take you long to sell him.
 
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In our area, good, honest, dependable, non spooky ponies good for children to ride bring a good price. In the early spring I think a pony like that could bring $4000


If you do advertise him start a little high and if you find a good match for him that you like, you can come down in price if necessary.
 
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