What horses sell for nowdays

AnnaS · #1 05/26/09, 09:04 PM

Between the economy, feed prices, and the banning of horse slaughter plants in the US, the bottom has really dropped out of the horse market. Thought I would post some horse prices from the local sale barn for those who may be interested but have not kept up with horse prices.

14 year old grey Percheron gelding, used on all kinds of farm equipment, will ride 5 grandkids, owner in nursing home- $385.00
16 year old palomino overo mare, reg. Paint, used for 4-H and games- $325.00
6 year old buckskin stock-type mare, rode in, nice spin- $290.00
4 year old bay registered QH mare, rode in snaffle, $240.00
7 year old bay welsh-type pony mare, rode by kids- $165.00
26 year old grey welsh-type pony, been in family 22 years, dad rode, passed to younger bros, then to kids, now they are tired of feeding him. $150.00
3 year old nice looking grey Arab cross, started under saddle - $125.00
6 year old grey mare, broke, spanish or arab type, branded I lazy H $120.00
a group of mini/shetland Pony Ride ponies, bays, broke, $75.00-$15.00
5 year old mini mule, broke to drive, $35.00
Shetland dam Mule gelding, $15.00
3 year old grey mini stud colt $15.00
A 3 legged lame chestnut gelding, looked TB/QH, calm (or nearing death) $15.00

All of these horses were in decent body condition and looked to be fed and cared for.

Link (scroll to bottom)http://www.midwestauctions.com/perha...ate/index.html

willow_girl · #2 05/26/09, 09:13 PM

Aww, that is just SAD!

I would lurve to have a horse again ... not enough land though!

ErinP · #3 05/26/09, 09:34 PM

Prices don't seem to be quite that low in my neck of the woods. They're down, to be sure, but the under-$500 crowd usually has something wrong, if only slightly.

ET1 SS · #4 05/26/09, 09:42 PM

We noticed that during the last peak in oil prices horse prices plunged.

Horses and horse trailers were just about being given away. The price of feed and how much gas you burn to pull the trailer.

Last summer and this spring so far, we have seen four homes near us suddenly with horses. Throwing up new stables, fencing, and even folks out riding

I think that families who have had horses, suddenly realized that they could not afford them any longer [primarily folks who did not have enough land or who were having to buy feed]. So they were dropping their horses like hot potatoes.

Whereas other folks who have not had horses, but who do own 100 acres, saw the prices dropping so they jumped into owning horses.

shakeytails in KY · #5 05/26/09, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnaS

14 year old grey Percheron gelding, used on all kinds of farm equipment, will ride 5 grandkids, owner in nursing home- $385.00
26 year old grey welsh-type pony, been in family 22 years, dad rode, passed to younger bros, then to kids, now they are tired of feeding him. $150.00

These two especially ... what a shame. These types are really priceless when it comes to teaching kids to love horses. I hope they went to good homes.

Joshie · #6 05/26/09, 10:49 PM

OK, tell me how to find horses like this in IL?

farmmom · #7 05/27/09, 05:49 AM

A man I know recently went to a horse auction pulling his trailer. He didn't buy anything and headed home, when he heard a thump behind him. He thought maybe he had a flat on the trailer. When he pulled over, he found 3 horses on his trailer. Somebody just loaded them up and left.

ovsfarm · #8 05/27/09, 07:53 AM

In my area I have noticed a lot of very poor condition, skinny horses standing around in new pastures. IMO, the no-slaughter ruling, which caused the prices to drop so dramatically, allowed a lot of people who had always wanted horses but couldn't afford them to actually get some of them. The problem is that they are often unaware that the purchase price of a horse is just the beginning. Unfortunately they are also unable to care for them properly--can't afford feed, vet care, farrier, etc. So I've seen over a dozen of these poor animals just wasting away in bare pastures, their bones sticking out so pitifully.

It totally ticks me off that the so called animal lovers, who actually know very little about what animals really need, have brought this situation to pass. If they had kept their noses out of the business of humane slaughter, then these horses would have sold to homes that were better prepared financially to accommodate them. For every one of these skinny horses that dies, I think of the people who created that situation.

billfosburgh · #9 05/27/09, 08:38 AM

in our local state parks, when you check in to go ride they take a head count in your trailer & you better have the same when you leave. people are just turning them loose & leaving them.

Oldcountryboy · #10 05/27/09, 09:12 AM

Dont keep up with horse prices but I've heard comments that right now you can't hardly give a horse away down here in Oklahoma. Just no demand what's so ever. This came from a customer who had just gotten out of the horse business.

Trisha-MN · #11 05/27/09, 09:29 AM

Anna, was this from Monday's sale there? We were thinking of bringing two of our horses there. I know we won't get much for them, but we have them listed and have had only 1 inquiry on them each. I probably have them priced too high but they are decent horses. For me, a good home is more important than the price. Thanks for posting.

BetsyK in Mich · #12 05/27/09, 09:46 AM

the Percheon gelding in a heartbeat at that price. I've had horses, got good pasture and know how to care for them. Sounds like my kind of horse, drives and good with kids. I need one that is bomb proof if I start riding again and he sounds like just the ticket. Breaks my heart, your right, people who do not know what is going on need to keep out of it.

LisaInN.Idaho · #13 05/27/09, 09:58 AM

The well-trained show horses are still pretty pricey. My daughter's trainer just sold one for $80,000.00.

watcher · #14 05/27/09, 09:58 AM

Supply and demand at work. With no one willing nor able to buy the bottom end horses for slaughter those horses are now on the open market.

bluemoonluck · #15 05/27/09, 10:04 AM

I'd love to find a good, bombproof horse when I move to Utah in July... I rode/owned horses for years, and had to stop when I got pregnant 9 years ago. I can't find anything under $1500 that has what I need (ie lots of patience for my re-beginning, no spook, no health issues, etc) near where I'm going.....

I'd love to get my hands on a decent, inexpensive horse like these!!

**GREENCOUNTYPETE** · #16 05/27/09, 10:09 AM

interesting i have seen some adds in the amish grocery for what seemed to be some inexpensive horses 150 for a 2 year old colt 750 for a pair off ride able horses 5 and 7 years old and i don't even think we have a slaughter ban in wisconsin but i am not a horse person , my aunt and uncle have a stable they had a few people that stopped paying or comming out back when gas prices were 4 + a gallon they sent them stern letters not sure of complete content but basically that thier horse would be sold at auction if they did not have it removed in 60 days

i suppose giving away a horse would be less expensive than paying stable fees.
short fictional but possable story
guy with a trailer pulls up infront of a farm with a hay for sale sign in the from yard hey you got hay -- yeah mister 2 bucks a bail ok ill take 5 bails hands the kid a ten you want i load them in the truck naw there for your new horse here you go no no don't worry you can keep the saddle too----- tires squeal as previose owner drives away --------kid gets back to the house hey look ma i sold five bails then the guy gave me his horse said i could keep the saddle and all --- aww bobby thats the third one this week.
yeah but this one bought hay ----- mom sais , and i thought it was bad when they would drop the cats in the road and drive away

dixienc · #17 05/27/09, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by billfosburgh

in our local state parks, when you check in to go ride they take a head count in your trailer & you better have the same when you leave. people are just turning them loose & leaving them.

I read an ad in yesterdays paper for a found 1 year old near my place. the lady that found him said he has been running behind her property for a few months and she finaly caught him and tied him up. She stated int he ad " the owner needs to face up to their responsibility and come get their horse." I have 10 acres and would love to take him, but she will only give it to the original owner.

Wolf mom · #18 05/27/09, 11:24 AM

The average grade horse here is selling for between $1000.00 & closer to $500.00. There's ads here in the local paper from New Mexico for the same prices. If you go to an auction with a horse to sell, there's now safeguards in place so that you can't abandon it there.

I was also watering one that had been dumped in the national forest that no one could catch. A guy down the road finally SSS. Sad, but for the best in this instance.

All horse rescue shelters are full.

Wait until summer's end. More horses will be let loose along with dogs.

madness · #19 05/27/09, 12:35 PM

Horse prices must not be too bad around here...just saw a horse on craigslist for $12,500! lots of skinny guys in my area though - and lots of "for sale" signs in pastures too.

TRAILRIDER · #20 05/27/09, 03:37 PM

Makes me cry. Here in the supposed Horse Capital of the World, I see STARVING horses everywhere. The humane societies cannot get to them, there are too many, and its too big a job. Its just shameful what's happening to decent horses everywhere!
And yes, I too would give my eye teeth for that grey percheron gelding! Sad, sad, sad.....