As some of you may or may not have guessed by now I am one of those people who will do anything for their friends and when a friend told me that he had writen an article as part of his new book I was only too happy to let him guest post for me. If you want to find out more about his ebook “Things You Should Know About Buying Your First Horse” then click the title on the left and have a read. Anyway without further a-do here over to Paul.
Advice on how to Successfully Selling your Horse or Pony
Your choice for a new home for your pet will be a caring, stable home, regardless of why you have chosen to sell them. Word of mouth is an effective way of informing people that you have a horse for sale. If you know people who are horse lovers, you will most assuredly want to let them know of your intentions to sell your horse. Word will travel to other friends of horses who live nearby. Once word gets out, you may hear that someone you know, either directly or indirectly, is seeking to buy a new horse. It is always comforting to know that your dear pet is in the care of someone you know will provide a healthy home, which is a consequence of selling to someone you know.
The Equestrian Press is another superb source for spreading the word of your intent to sell. Ponies and horses of all types are listed in the classified sections of such equestrian magazines as; Horse & Hound in the UK, Horse Trader in New Zealand, and Horse & Rider in the USA. Online websites such as HorseQuest in the UK, Equine.Com in America, and Horse Deals in Australia, also now offer a resource to sell your horse.
When writing your advertisement, it is vital not to exaggerate your pet’s abilities or expected promise. Do not sell your horse as an Olympic dressage champion if his true calling is something much more mundane. It is important to choose the right people when attempting to sell your horse, or this can become a much more challenging, lengthened procedure. All applicable information should be contained in your ad including your horse or pony’s age, height, it’s level of training, and the amount you are asking for. Bloodline particulars are sometimes useful when your horse is of good breeding. A high quality picture of your petshowing detail is paramount.
Be sure to showcase your pet in the best light, when you have a prospective buyer.
As if readying him or her for a show, always clean and groom your horse with care. It is beneficial for your horse to look their best.
Present your horse in the stable or field so that the buyer will be able to observe your horse’s behavior when hitched and tacked up.
The next thing your prospective buyer will want to observe is a riding demonstration. This short ride should include letting your horse walk, trot, and canter. If your horse has the experience, showing several jumps is also appropriate.
It will also be helpful to demonstrate how your horse will behave when {taken out into|handled out in the open, through the countryside and on roads.
Your buyer will most likely ask to take a short ride to see for themselves how the animal behaves.
It will probably be hard to finally break the attachment with your beloved pet. Be sure that your goodbyes are said before the new owner arrives to pick up the animal and focus on the fact that your horse will be loved and cared for. In the event that you will be purchasing a new horse friend, you have many new experiences to look forward to.
Let me know what you think about this dynamic young blogger, because I am thinking about taking him on to help me write some posts on this blog and letting him join me as a co-blogger. 
