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Is it just me or does anyone else think this too?

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That prices for some horses around the world are outrageous. I mean sometimes horses are a fortune to buy and its crazy. lol.
 
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Yeah I agree but money doesn't always buy happiness in the horsey world. I think some breeds are a "flavor of the day" too so then the price goes up on whatever breed that is.
 
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Vidaloco said:
Yeah I agree but money doesn't always buy happiness in the horsey world. I think some breeds are a "flavor of the day" too so then the price goes up on whatever breed that is.
I agree with Vidaloco here.
Popular breeds or rare breeds will be higher in price even if the horse market is lower then it's ever been before. It's because people WILL pay the $32,000 for a Friesian or Gypsy Vanner.

Also location will play a huge part. Where I live in New York, the horse market is up. The only breeds that are selling for cheap are the OTTB and the OT Standardbreds. Any other horse is anywhere from $2000-$32000.

I paid $5000 for my horse, Sonny...and that was a steal for what his abilities are. Even the vet said (to us, not to the seller cause then the seller would raise the price) that Sonny was worth at least $10000.
I had a friend who bought an ex-lesson horse. He wasa a 15 year old Arab cross and she paid $3500 for him.
The barn owner is selling off her horses
The cheapest is $2000 (he has navicular)
and the most expensive is $32000 (a Gypsy Vanner)

So prices are at a high here in NY, but most of the horses are worth it I believe
 
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JustDressageIt said:
Horse prices in Canada are very low right now. I bought my mare for $400, and even with the little work I've done with her, she's worth much more.
You obviously havent been at shows or local training facilities recently. I show at practically every Jumper show in our area and let me tell you the prices are VERY high!
 
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Around here, horse prices have dropped like a rock over the past couple of years.
It aint hard to find a good, ridable horse for under $400. And some folks are just giving them away because of the ever-increasing cost to keep one. :shock: .

On the other hand, a first-class (brand-name) horse that is trained for a certian disapline(sp?) will allways be expensive.
I guess it all depends on what ya need and what you are willing to pay to accomplish your goals.

DGW
 
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My2Geldings said:
JustDressageIt said:
Horse prices in Canada are very low right now. I bought my mare for $400, and even with the little work I've done with her, she's worth much more.
You obviously havent been at shows or local training facilities recently. I show at practically every Jumper show in our area and let me tell you the prices are VERY high!
Okay, let me correct myself... there is a huge gap... horses are either high priced or very cheap. I don't see many mid-range WBs around anymore. Prices aren't what they used to be.
 
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I have to agree with several of these comments.

No middle of the road.

High or low, almost giveaway prices. And for some good looking decently bred horses as well.

Amazing, and the price of hay, grain and board has made a major influence on this I'm sure.

The humane society had 22 horses tied to their gate in the past few months. People just can't afford them any longer and you can't sell them unless they are well trained and already proven.
 
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if you think 10,000 is high get a look at these ones!!

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Revelwood Highlite (imp)





Age - 4 yo Price - $80,000 - Warmbloods

Mature 165cm, 4yo, Elite Hanoverian mare. By His Highness (Hohenstein x Donnerhall) from a Grundstein II mare. Exceptional pedigree, type and movement. Preliminary Champion at first outing. A competition horse with a huge future. $80,000. Central Coast, NSW.

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Blue Medallion




Height - 16.3 hh Age - 10 yo Price - $77,000 - Warmbloods

FEI dressage gelding, 10yo, brown, 16.3hh by Medallion. Competing PSG (scored 64%), ready for Inter 1 and training Inter 11/GPrix. Lovely type, free moving and easy to handle. Professionally trained and reliable competitor. For sale to fund purchase of young European horse. Located in SE Qld. Video/DVD available, price negotiable. $77,000 inc GST. Ph 0418 284 169, 0412 226 789, Murrumbateman, NSW.

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Super Competition FEI Mare


Age - 11 yo Price - $85,000 - Warmbloods

By Loredo (frozen semen), is winning and placing at PStG and Inter I (training GP) in excellent company. Just turned 11yo, 16.3 - 17hh. Exceptional movement & presence. Would suit a rider wanting to be competitive at GP in the very near future. $85,000. Genuine reason for selling. Genuine enquiries only. Mt Evelyn, Vic.

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Razino (IFS)



Height - 17 hh Age - 5 yo Price - $60,000 - Warmbloods

Absolutely stunningly eye-catching leggy grey stallion. 17hh, 5yo, reg AWHA. Sire: Frozen semen Rabino/Ramiro Z out of a Ludendorf/Monopol mare. Related to greats such as Sandro Hit. Razino is currently competing with enormous success winning consistently with scores of over 70% at official Nov. level & is training towards Elem. Fully qualified for the 5yo class at DWTS '08. A remarkable temp., has always been 100% reliable at comps & takes all in his stride, very safe & quiet to ride & handle. Razino has had 2 very successful seasons at stud with big scopey foals on the ground, he has attracted mare owners for dressage, SJ & eventing inc. being used as a sire for the SA Mounted Police. Can live cover as well as collections & ride him straight after due to his outstanding nature. Excellent quality semen, good income potential. Has just passed full vet check with x-rays. Danson Dressage - Heather Currie. $60,000. Lewiston, SA.

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you could buy 18 horses for the amount it costs to buy the 85,000 horse!!
 
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I've seen quite a few cheap horses on websites but the price of show horses is about the same. We just had like 8 kids just buy new horses at our barn and most of them start off around the $25,000 range. And I was talking to a trainer who's looking for a horse for one of her students to compete in the Young Riders. Apparently those horses will start off around $300,000!
 
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