2 y/o CSH...how do we sell her???

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Postby Hev339 » Mon Feb 14, 2005 8:32 pm

Ok, so we are getting desperate to sell one of the horses at my barn. Thing is, it's a small place, run by 2 people, there are 2 new foals on the way, and there is enough room for all the horses, but just not enough time for the 3 of us to look after all of these horses! <br /> <br />In the summer, there will be a total of 7 up there, and for 2 people, plus myself when I can, it's a little too much. <br /> <br />Anyway, we are trying to sell our 2 year old CSH filly. She has shown, has worn a saddle, has lots of experience, and she is a cutie, so I'm sure there would be lots of people who would be interested. But we don't really know how to go about advertising her. <br /> <br />Right now the asking price is about $12,000 (VERY negotiable). She is on our website, but what are some other ways to advertise her so we find a buyer sometime soon? <br /> <br />Thanks for your help everyone!
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Postby goldendryad » Mon Feb 14, 2005 8:50 pm

<font color="magenta">Put an add in the classifieds on here...and up at your local tack store and any barns in the area. Also, advertise her online on one of these sites: <br /> <br />www.horsecity.com <br /> <br />www.horseville.com <br /> <br />www.horseweb.com <br /> <br />www.2Buyhorses.com <br /> <br />www.dreamhorse.com <br /> <br />www.horsetopia.com <br /> <br />www.Myhorses.ca <br /> <br />www.horsesincanada.com <br /> <br />www.netequine.com <br /> <br />www.equibus.com <br /> <br />I suggest really playing up her strong points and her training and breeding so far. You know: clips/baths/leads/lounges/trailers good with farrier, etc... <br /> <br />Good Luck! Hope you find her a great home! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><img border="0" src="smileys/smiley10.gif" border="0"> <img border="0" src="smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0"> <img border="0" src="smileys/smiley10.gif" border="0">
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Postby *rickie* » Mon Feb 14, 2005 8:53 pm

advertise her right here in the EC classifieds. I sold my horse that way. You could always try other classified websites as well. <br /> <br />Best of luck with her <br />
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Postby BarnBratCSA » Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:16 am

also try your local horse papers - around here we have a couple of horse publications that will print sales ads. I also recommend <A href="http://www.dreamhorse.com" target="_blank">www.dreamhorse.com</A> and <A href="http://www.equine.com" target="_blank">www.equine.com</A> I've had luck with <A href="http://www.agdirect.com" target="_blank">www.agdirect.com</A> too.&nbsp; these are mostly US-based sites, but dont forget that many people aren't affraid to import, especially with canada being so close that the shipping fees arent rediculous.
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Postby Draygonfyne » Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:48 am

First off...I'm hearing from everyone sales are slow right now. A coming 2 year old is going to be a more difficult sale than a horse under saddle. <br /> <br />I would recommend posting on the CSHA site (don't they do classifieds?) and on www.equiman.com. A lot of CSHA breeders and people who show on the line post there. I don't remember your filly, but I do remember the name from the line show circuit....she did fairly well I believe? <br /> <br />I would recommend getting a good conformation shot of your filly and putting it up on site. The head shot that is there is not flattering to her, and not likely to make me as a potential buyer rush to get in touch. <br /> <br />Just some suggestions. Good luck!
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Postby Lix » Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:54 am

Make sure you have <strong>excellent</strong> quality pictures with your ad. I couldn't sell my gelding until I got really good, clear, quality shots of him. <br /> <br />Make sure you put a picture with every ad. It really increases your chances of someone contacting you. <br /> <br />I highly recommend www.equine.com <br />You have to pay but it's totally worth it. You get alot of exposure through this site. <br /> <br />This site is good, as well as www.horsetopia.com. I got alot of interest from theses sites but never anything too serious unfortunately. <br /> <br />Good luck!
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Postby Hev339 » Tue Feb 15, 2005 2:06 pm

Thanks everyone! <br />Tons of sites we can advertise her on, so thanks for those. Yes, it's hard with a coming 2y/o because she's not yet trained, but she really does have a lot of strong points and has been doing well at line shows, so those will help us show her off a little. <br /> <br />Draygonfyne, yes, I know the pic isn't very flattering! <img border="0" src="smileys/smiley5.gif" border="0"> We have much better ones on the way, and I've asked for a confirmation shot to be used in ads, so hopefully we'll have that as well!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<edited><editID>Hev339</editID><editDate>38398.5915393519</editDate></edited>
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Postby Kristie101 » Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:59 am

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Postby Hev339 » Thu Mar 17, 2005 9:24 pm

Thanks for those sites Kristie, I'm working on it. Just trying to take some nice shots of her.&nbsp;
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