Stallion price opinions?

Joe4d · 01-29-2013, 03:29 PM

If he's a decent ride, Id say $1000 minus whatever it would cost to geld him.

QuarterCarolina · 01-29-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cmarie

Are you looking for a stallion specifically? He sounds nice but he is a stallion and no matter how gentle they are you can never completely trust one.

No, not a stallion specifically, but I liked him and have alot of experience with stallions. (My friend owns 9 and they are all gentle as kittens, but that is from good breeding, genetics, and handling.)

Spotted · 01-29-2013, 03:32 PM

Have you took a look at his babies ? I would check his offspring if your wanting to keep him a stud.

QuarterCarolina · 01-29-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Spotted

Have you took a look at his babies ? I would check his offspring if your wanting to keep him a stud.

I was more so leaning towards gelding him, but would definitely do some research on his progeny. If he produces confirmation, temperament, and foals that can excel I would keep him a stallion, though I don't want to put any more foals on the ground in this economy (I have one coming as a keeper foal) so if kept him a stallion he would not be bred for awhile.

WSArabians · 01-29-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by QuarterCarolina

I am interested in him, but the price they are asking does not seem fit for him to me especially because he has not been proven or trained for any discipline really. Would be good for trails, but of course he is a stallion and he may act differently for other people. Her friend estimated him to be worth 5,000-10,000$. I thought if he were a gelding he'd be worth more, but as an unproven stallion though he is broke he isn't worth the asking price. I just wanted an opinion as I didn't agree with this and wanted another opinion. Thankyou! I think I shall keep looking.

LOL
He better be pooping Gold nuggets to be worth $10,000

paintedpastures · 02-03-2013, 11:53 PM

He looks pretty nice & if he is a quiet solid riding mount about $2500{gelded price} I'd say would be the most.

Celeste · 02-04-2013, 05:55 PM

I would not buy a 10 year old stallion regardless of the price unless I wanted him for breeding. A lot of horses gelded that late stay studdy.

paintedpastures · 02-04-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Celeste

I would not buy a 10 year old stallion regardless of the price unless I wanted him for breeding. A lot of horses gelded that late stay studdy.

good point Celeste

,I never noted his age till you said...

QuarterCarolina · 02-06-2013, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Celeste

I would not buy a 10 year old stallion regardless of the price unless I wanted him for breeding. A lot of horses gelded that late stay studdy.

I had decided to pass on him, and though there are horses who do stay studdy after gelding I've noticed (working in a vet clinic for 10 years and having the same clients for many years) those who are very mellow and gentle whether have ever been bred or not when gelded at any age seem to gentle more. Gelding does more than take away their ability to make babies and I saw it this way. Regardless if he were kept a stud or gelded I know he knows his stud days more than his riding days and therefore would take the same cautions as if he were kept a stallion. I do understand your opinion on it though.

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Phly · 02-06-2013, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Celeste

I would not buy a 10 year old stallion regardless of the price unless I wanted him for breeding. A lot of horses gelded that late stay studdy.

Couldn't agree more. I like studs, but if I want a gelding, better get the biscuits outta the oven early.
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