What horses sell for nowdays

tom j · #41 05/28/09, 09:49 PM

had to fill a propane tank last feb ,, the guy filling the tank ,, said his brother in law toke a horse in to be sold ,, after his was sold he went out to his truck and the trailer ,, there were 2 horses in the trailer .. the guy running the auction.
said it happens a lot ..

shakeytails in KY · #42 05/28/09, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Joy in Eastern WA

I know this may sound cruel, but I have a couple of horses here on the farm that I may very well put in the freezer. They either have conformational issues or lost total trust in humanity due to inhumane treatment by a trainer. I don't think I would have a problem eating them. Personally, I believe we need to look at the horse as potential food for the table and stop looking at them as a pet and placing them on a pedistal. They're livestock, just like cows, pigs, chickens, etc.

It woould definitely help with the population control and fewer would be found starving on dry lots.

Do you really think you could eat horsemeat? I agree that they're livestock, but I just don't think I could do it. I wouldn't have a problem taking one to be processed into food for my dogs. I think it would be a good thing, though, if local slaughterhouses were allowed to process horses either for people or pet food.

Sawmill Jim · #43 05/28/09, 10:20 PM

I think it is our raising .Lots of places they eat horse .We may all have just didn't know it .

Spinner · #44 05/28/09, 10:23 PM

I wish people around here would understand that prices have dropped. I've been looking to buy a couple of Welsh ponies for the grandkids. The cheapest I've found is a pair of 1 year olds that were so wild the owner kept lead ropes on them and had to chase them into a corner and grab the rope to catch them. He wanted $1200 EACH for them! The guy is living in a dream world.

hiswife · #45 05/29/09, 10:48 AM

I wouldn't have gotten my horse I picked up last month if it hadn't been free because of me needing to be concious of vet and farrier costs (we have 5 acres we mow for hay so plenty of feed available and last falls hay still in our barn!) I did the math and can swing the $60 annually for shots and floating, $30 every couple of months for trimming and worming. And that is before considering emergencies, so before adding another we need to be paying attention to budgeting.

I am afraid I'll go to a sale barn and see one of those auctions, and just start buying the old and infirm because I feel bad for them!

Joshie · #46 05/29/09, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by missysid

Joshie they are a dime a dozen in Illinois! We are located in central part and get calls all the time asking us to take in one free. We have large pastures and put up hay so I think we are on the top of the call list. Our equine only vet was out for spring shots and pulled out 2 note pages of free or very cheap horses from his clients looking for homes. Most were well taken care of, broke, and easy to handle.

I'm in central IL too and you have mail.

aimeeday1972 · #47 05/29/09, 04:08 PM

I picked up a very pretty 8 year old shetland pony for $50 at a horse sale, where I was told if she didn't sell here she'd go to auction. She had been living wild and was only halter broke, but I'm glad I got her... she turned out to be pregnant! Threw a gorgeous chestnut filly two weeks ago. Guess that makes them $25 each.