Oct
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armagowolf asked:


I would like to know what the normal going cost of a green horse is. She is a registerd QH, going to be three soon. The most handleing she has had is I think one tie lesson and some leading and grooming.
Its my nighbor that is selling her, he said to make an offer. I was looking for more of a price estimate, so that I could at least give him a fare offer for her. If I do buy her I will be training her my self.
She is a registered Bay QH, and will be three soon. She hasn’t had much handleing, just some grooming, leading and one tie lesson as far as I know. I don’t know her breeding lines, all I know is that her mom was a black QH, and is very sweet.
She seems to be very healthy, she runs around her pasture and likes to play with the cows, I believe she will be a good cutting prospect.

DAN
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Comments

dolly on 1 November, 2008 at 6:25 am #

She might sell for 800 in a local paper around here. If you advertise on the internet you could probably get more.


Moethedog on 1 November, 2008 at 6:31 am #

Don’t you mean house? Jerk


Rikki-Tikki-Tavi on 4 November, 2008 at 1:05 pm #

Really, it can vary greatly. I have seen registered young QH’s go for as cheap as 400.00. It just depends how much you are willing to pay or how little the owner will let her go for. One tie lesson and some leading and grooming is not nearly where she should be at almost three years. I would point this out if you are trying to purchase her. At three years she should at the very least be started under saddle and be comfortable with everything else prior to that. If it were me, I would pay no more than 800.00 to 1,000.00 for her, unless she has fantastic bloodlines-then it’s a completely different story…


daisykj on 4 November, 2008 at 9:31 pm #

It’s difficult to give you a pat answer, since horse pricing depends on SO many things. Location really ties into it, since the cost of hay/feed varies state to state (Idaho horses are dirt cheap, Midwest horses aren’t bringing hardly anything right now either). I am asking $2500 for my seven year old registered QH mare that has some riding on her, and where I live, that is high-priced. If the horse has color (buckskin, gray, dun, roan, grullo, or black) it might bring more money. Also, names in her pedigree and what her parents were successful in would make her worth more or less, accordingly. For just a registered unbroke filly, I saw them go at an auction in May for around $200. Broke horses were bringing $300. I didn’t buy any…it was too sad. Final answer: if she is what you really want, ask a qualified horse breeder in your area what they would ask for a similar horse. I wouldn’t pay over $800 personally, if I were going to also pay for the training. Good luck!


horseluffer on 5 November, 2008 at 9:57 am #

haha want one for free i have 5 for ya! lol

go to dreamhorse.com and look for one i bought all my horses from that site


lisa m on 7 November, 2008 at 5:18 pm #

Depends on what her pedigree is for a start, health history - does she have OCD, bones chips etc - which would explain why she has been left so late, her confirmation - does she have nice straight hocks if she’s a western pleasure prospect, what’s her top line like, can she jog? These are all things to consider. We’ve had some QH’s around that age sell for a couple of thousand but there is always a reason why. The better ones with a nice natural jog, good top line, no OCD, good pedigree have fetched over $40,000. Make sure you get all the facts before you decide if she’s a bargain.


jewleit on 9 November, 2008 at 2:04 pm #

There are a lot of broke trained horses out there. I just sold 2 at auction tonight. 1 a pinto mare that was exposed to a stud so possible bred and she was green broke-rode around the mile section at a arena once and had ponyed a 4 yr old through her first parade. She sold for $230 I also had a broke to ride spirited grey arab gelding he went for $130. There are rescues and horses that need homes if you want a horse look around first. I know i have seen ads for nice horses cheap 1/2 included the tack or something else to get the buyers attention like hay for the winter. Prices are supper low. Unless you are looking for something very specific which it doesnt sound like it. Shoot i have a couple more for sale including a yearling and 2 yr old that both have more training the the QH your looking at.


Mulereiner # on 10 November, 2008 at 10:07 am #

It so depends on where you live. I see ppl posting on here all the time about is $3500 a good price etc and here thats like gold in SD/WY.

A green 3 yr old at the sale will run you about $350 at the most. Some no sale.

Private, $500.


hhqh01 on 13 November, 2008 at 5:53 am #

I agree with mulereiner.

Depending on the horses pedigree **if this horse had a BIG TICKET name up close the price could be seen a bit higher but, in the real or average horse world, if I can state it that way… not a slam to anyone in anyway. I have a bunch of these “average horses myself”. 2-3 year olds, with some work are going to pull anywhere from $350.00 to about $650.00… being lucky to get the higher price. Weanlings and yearlings are going on average, from private sellers, for a couple hundred bucks right now in our current market, in my area. The horse sales are running even lower… it is really sad!!!!


al on 16 November, 2008 at 3:37 am #

well since there is just about NO training on this howse…maybe about 1500 dollars???But a large horse with no training can prove to ba a dangerous problem…was it atleast handled before?????good luck with your possible purchace!!!


peterrabbit on 16 November, 2008 at 11:36 am #

ok my personal opinion. the horse isnt even “green” this is a horse that hasnt been handled much. green in my opinion is one that is just started training for riding. i wouldnt pay much than 300 for her. you will have ALOT of work ahead of you before you can ride this horse. and if you dont have any or much horse experience, i wouldnt even consider buying it. i live in area where horses go for 10 grand plus every day but even still a registered unhandled horse wouldnt be more than 500


caitlinwestern64 on 17 November, 2008 at 3:20 pm #

depends on the breed. say if it were a fresian it would still be a good 5000 at least. if you tell me the details (breed, height, color, any good blood lines etc.) i’ll give you n acceptable price range.


can76chaser on 19 November, 2008 at 3:09 am #

Myself I wouldn’t pay more than 1,200.00$$ For a green horse, unless REALLY awsome bloodlines ( Morgan horses only would I pay more). I bought a mare that has been professionaly trained for 4yrs ( western) for 1,500.00$ So that is my thought.