Re-thinking rehoming Ed

[earlybp]

I put Ed on craigslist and on dreamhorse, and got nary a bite. I talked with my sweetie last night (who is still working in Pendleton, and who hasn't been home in nearly a month, poor fellow), and floated a great idea that Beckybee suggested.
If I sell Pippa, I can take the money I get from selling her to send Ed off for training. Then if I have to sell him, or find a home for him, at least he has some value besides just being a very nice horse.

The market is pretty bad, but I priced her for what I paid for her, and I know I got a really good deal on her when I bought her (seeing how she was already in my barn, and the fellow who owned her was in Arizona, and had ditched her with his horse-phobic girlfriend across the street from my house, for 9 months).

For APHA horses in Oregon in her age range, she's the second lowest listing. Here's her link: www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1245866

I have never sold a horse before. I have no idea what I'm doing. I know how to do vet and farrier checks, and a site check. I think I can develop a good contract, but I'm not sure if I'm marketing her right.

I'm really sad to have to sell her, but I think in the right home she'll be okay. I'm going to start talking with her about it today.
She's going to be really upset to leave her friend, Ed.

[anitahorse]

Since she is ridable, I'd put her under tack with someone in the saddle for her sale photo. Check out Equine Legal Solutions website for sale contracts - or ideas on what should be in a contract and "How to sell your horse". Bay Area Equestrian Network website also has forms and articles.

[earlybp]

Good ldea! Thanks!