eagles ring farm
Well-Known Member
Things are definitely tough everywhere
But many people today have a good reason for their lower prices, be it health, retiring, losing a job, less hours , expenses higher and income lower, switch their breeding program or deciding to stop breeding minis at least in larger numbers and with all these decisions there will be alot more horses on the market than in better times. (many good deals to be had) It seems to have affected the middle priced horses the most I agree.
And anyone who wants that $50-$100 miniature is looking for a pet IMO most of us are more serious about purchasing our animals than that. Heck their shots and a trims would put you in the red already at those prices not to mention all the other expenses of caring for our horses the cost of a foal being born healthy is not cheep moreless having problems. But even the $50-$100 horses need a loving home so pet home will love and take care of them hopefully in most cases. I don't see them being a threat as I would think most of those clients aren't interested in registration, top show quality, top breeding quality, etc. just a little horse to love and have fun with. We have them also 10 minutes down the road but it sure is nice when someone compares the $50 to the $2,000 and even as a pet chooses the $2000.
Another thing is experienced horse people will be looking for that great looking little horse and all of our clients so far have been horse owners many from the full size horse world as well as miniature world. The best thing with dealing with a horse owner is they know what they are committing to in care and cost and possibly many $50 purchasers may not and loose interest quickly as soon as they learn all that is involved. Care and expense wise.
But I agree with the other posts that what anyone sells their horses for is their choice and their business.
But many people today have a good reason for their lower prices, be it health, retiring, losing a job, less hours , expenses higher and income lower, switch their breeding program or deciding to stop breeding minis at least in larger numbers and with all these decisions there will be alot more horses on the market than in better times. (many good deals to be had) It seems to have affected the middle priced horses the most I agree.
And anyone who wants that $50-$100 miniature is looking for a pet IMO most of us are more serious about purchasing our animals than that. Heck their shots and a trims would put you in the red already at those prices not to mention all the other expenses of caring for our horses the cost of a foal being born healthy is not cheep moreless having problems. But even the $50-$100 horses need a loving home so pet home will love and take care of them hopefully in most cases. I don't see them being a threat as I would think most of those clients aren't interested in registration, top show quality, top breeding quality, etc. just a little horse to love and have fun with. We have them also 10 minutes down the road but it sure is nice when someone compares the $50 to the $2,000 and even as a pet chooses the $2000.
Another thing is experienced horse people will be looking for that great looking little horse and all of our clients so far have been horse owners many from the full size horse world as well as miniature world. The best thing with dealing with a horse owner is they know what they are committing to in care and cost and possibly many $50 purchasers may not and loose interest quickly as soon as they learn all that is involved. Care and expense wise.
But I agree with the other posts that what anyone sells their horses for is their choice and their business.