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Wondering about market for horses across the country2007-11-25 17:00:52

I was wondering what the horse market is like country-wide. I have two really royally bred 3 yr old mares for sale, and have had them for sale for 2 years. One is a double registered palomino paint, and the other is AQHA Incentive Funded.They are both halter-bred with lots of big names in their pedigrees. At first I wanted $2000 for each, then dropped it to $1500 each, now I just want $2000 for both of them together! I really need to move them, but no one seems interested, and everyone who has asked wants me to drop my price! These mares are 100% sound and sane, ready to go! They are located in South Georgia.

What gives? Serious answers only please, no smarty pants answers thanks!

Answers:

The bottom has dropped out of the horse market. I am from South Ga. and attend sales in Hazlehurst, Metter and Bartow. I've seen PUSH BUTTON, jam-up, well-trained, registered BUCKSKIN QH go for $600. I've seen well broke grade horses go for as little as $450 -tack inclluded. I saw a cool grade dun mare, kid broke, go for $200. Last Saturday an aged but still usable, pretty pony go for $65.

No matter how royally bred, horses are low. LOW.

If you really need to sell, I'd ask for best offer. If not, I'd hold on and hope the prices rise - I have a "royally bred' Appaloosa mare with world champion bloodlines, halter bred, and I have her at pasture because I don't want to give her away for less than I feel she is worth.

Good luck!

The paint will likely sell faster.

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I am in Iowa and the horse market here is low. And it has been for some time.