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Camish · 2 Year Old Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 33

I'm looking at possibly buying this mare to use her as a trail horse. She is out of an unregistered quarter horse and by a registered paint. She's 4 and they are wanting $600 for her...is that to pricey for her?? Thanks in advance for the input!

Dawn · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:07 pm Post subject:

$600 for a grade horse, if it is sound and suits your desired discipline and you don't care about it ever having papers, than it is probably a fantastic opportunity. If you want a paperd horse, or want to breed later, then pass on all counts! Do realize that resale value will always be lower on an unregistered horse. Just my opinion

horsewoman1965 · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:09 pm Post subject:

from what I can tell she looks nice to me. maybe you could see if she could be registered as a Pinto? just in case at a later time you might want to sell her. also, I would see about having her checked for HYPP. a vet check would be ideal too if at all possible. just something to think about.
good luck either way you go.
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Cary · Member Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 142

600 is not alot to put into a horse if it suits your needs. If she's quiet, willing, and is already broke, i'd go for it. There are alot of unpapered horses that sell for thousands if they are well broke, useable and easy to be around. If she ends up getting broke enough for kids you can definetely get your money back later. JMHO.

Camish · 2 Year Old Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 33

Thanks for the input guys...but the person selling this mare has decided not so sell. Mad

Why list a horse if you're not serious about selling it?! Oh well, there are plently more out there to choose from...

Inyureye · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:10 pm Post subject:

Aw, bummer. Yes, that was a nice horse for 600. Spalsh white. Sound, young, nice size, perty, no conformation flaws which would make her prone to an obvious serious lameness or unusability, its too bad you missed her.

However, now that you know that, keep looking, and if you see another with these qualities, you now know to snap 'er up!

Good luck on your search!
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TX-WI · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:09 pm Post subject:

I know I am coming to this thread late but I like the looks of this mare. $600 is a good price (bargin even) if she rides quietly and performs well. She looks like she'd clean up at 4-H shows and even PINTO.

sorry they decided not to sell on you. I would however see if she does pop back up later in the sales listing. Most definitely would check for HyPP if you do get a chance to own her. that unregistered quarter may be 'unregistered' for a reason.
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