[clydesdaleclopper]

Unfortunately we are going to have to sell our Clydesdale     I have no experience of selling horses and was hoping that people could give me some advice on how to go about it.

[ellied]

If registered with papers etc try the breed society. Most have a sales facility and looking through will give a feel for the market.

Other than that just be clear and honest, expect daft questions and insulting offers and wait til the right person comes.

Specify work the horse has done, whether any tack or equipment is available and/or included in price, mention any vices or notifiable health issues, as well as obvious height, age etc.

[SallyintNorth]

 

[midtown]

Everything Ellied has said, and I'll emphasise not trying to hide any vices.

If you've got all the papers, the breed society would be my first port of call. Now all I've got to do is convince my wife that we really could do with a working Clydesdale!

[clydesdaleclopper]

Other than that just be clear and honest, expect daft questions and insulting offers and wait til the right person comes.

Do people usually advertise at a higher price expecting a buyer to negotiate it down or do you advertise at the price that you want?

[Carse Goodlifers]

Oh CC - sorry to hear this.
They are beautiful animals.

I'd better stay quiet about this and not mention it to the boss.
She has a horse (on loan) and I have said I will only take interest in a 'mans' horse i.e a highlander or a clydesdale.
We are off on hol's shortly and she has organised us to go riding (she rides, I do not) and I'm apparently getting the only Clydesdale.

On a more serious note - I know a agri trade rep who is into clydesdales (she breed and shows).  She may know of a good home?  She travels all over Scotland so I'm sure she could pass by at some point.  I can mention it too her if you wish but I'll wait for your nod (should you wish to nod).

[shygirl]

Try rbst website too, I think they are rare aren't they?
scotads was always good for us when we sold ponies but now its more moved to preloved and facebook.
do you know ruth skinner in old rayne? she breeds Clydesdales ad may have contacts. (strathorn)

[clydesdaleclopper]

On a more serious note - I know a agri trade rep who is into clydesdales (she breed and shows).  She may know of a good home?  She travels all over Scotland so I'm sure she could pass by at some point.  I can mention it too her if you wish but I'll wait for your nod (should you wish to nod).

Thanks 


My OH pretty much learnt to ride on him as he'd not had very many lessons before I persuaded him that we had to buy him 

[Roxy]

So sorry you are having to sell.

Strangely enough I have been discussing Clydesdales on Facebook with someone who has just bought one - because after Dales ponies, the Clydesdale is my next favourite horse, and I would love one .......unfortunately, you are a long way off, which in a way is a blessing, because, as I never sell a pony, I have a field full .......

Good luck with your sale, and hope you find a really good home for your horse.

[ellied]

Other than that just be clear and honest, expect daft questions and insulting offers and wait til the right person comes.

Do people usually advertise at a higher price expecting a buyer to negotiate it down or do you advertise at the price that you want?

Some do each method. The important thing for sanity is to be clear which you are doing.  If you want expect or are prepared to negotiate then put ono or ovno with your price.  If not under any circs then put no offers and stick to your guns tho an odd offer may be made to try you, even half price offer isn't unusual which is irritating.  Just putting a price without either statement leaves it unclear enough that you will get insulting, near and perhaps full price but less likely.

Personally I hate haggling and never accept a buyer as serious if they start.  Farmers always expect a deal so if you're selling as a working horse bear that in mind, but if selling for riding then the offers tend to come from dealers and folk that to me aren't sure enough or else aren't what a pony I bred deserves.  I take longer to sell sometimes for that attitude, but most ponies remain long term where they are sold and I value that above all else.  Whether you have that luxury to wait I don't know.

[clydesdaleclopper]

Everything Ellied has said, and I'll emphasise not trying to hide any vices.

Vices    he's a Clydie - they don't have any vices 

[Carse Goodlifers]

CC,

Could you message me some info about him and I'll pass the info on and I'll report back accordingly.

CG

[honeyend]

Could you send me his details.