Carolyn R
Well-Known Member
While this is big horse related, I was looking for some input, thoughts, feelings, and experience on in utero purchases, or if you have sold in utero, what your thoughts are.
So I am looking to purchase another gypsy vanner in the next year or so, more likely sooner than later. One big issue with these horses......it is more difficult to find tall ones. They are drafty enough that even the shorter horses can carry a large amount of weight, but non the less, I want a taller one.
I am looking for a younger one for the simple fact that it will allow me to put time and miles on my 3 year old without feeling guilty about only halter training and loving the other in the meantime, yet I will stll reap the benefits of allowing my girl to have a companion that is a safe size for her to be around.
Anyhow......I have a few options, going to the same breeder who said he will work with me on pricing since I am a return customer, but there is only certain sires and dams I would want a foal from, the size
is not there on the others, or.....there is another breeder that has very large stock, I can reserve a foal for 2013, pay it off in payments, but...... This is the part I don't know if I am comfortable with and want input....the foal comes with a live healthy foal gaurantee, all regular care until weaning, but after the first week I am responsible for any care that is needed if an emergency should arise, of course I would have insurance, but even with insurance, the money must be paid out and you get reimbursed for the approved fees, minus the deductibles. I am unsure how I feel about that. Many people insure horses that are in training, out of the owners care, but in that situation, that owner has the right to load the horse in a trailer and bring it home, that is not an option with a foal that is waiting to be weaned. When I bred mini's and had inquiries on foals I would only ask for a 20% deposit, if the foal should become sick or injured prior to being ready to go to it's new home, I had it stated that the cost would be my responsibility and
the deposit would be returned or applied to another, it was the buyer's choice. Once the foal was
weaned, it was the buyers responability.
So do you all have any input? Have you dealt with this scenario, if so, how was it handled?
As always, thanks for any experiences you share. I do belong to a forum for gypsy vanners, but unfortunately, there seem to be a lot of clicks and cattiness, this is not a topic I care to place on there.
So I am looking to purchase another gypsy vanner in the next year or so, more likely sooner than later. One big issue with these horses......it is more difficult to find tall ones. They are drafty enough that even the shorter horses can carry a large amount of weight, but non the less, I want a taller one.
I am looking for a younger one for the simple fact that it will allow me to put time and miles on my 3 year old without feeling guilty about only halter training and loving the other in the meantime, yet I will stll reap the benefits of allowing my girl to have a companion that is a safe size for her to be around.
Anyhow......I have a few options, going to the same breeder who said he will work with me on pricing since I am a return customer, but there is only certain sires and dams I would want a foal from, the size
is not there on the others, or.....there is another breeder that has very large stock, I can reserve a foal for 2013, pay it off in payments, but...... This is the part I don't know if I am comfortable with and want input....the foal comes with a live healthy foal gaurantee, all regular care until weaning, but after the first week I am responsible for any care that is needed if an emergency should arise, of course I would have insurance, but even with insurance, the money must be paid out and you get reimbursed for the approved fees, minus the deductibles. I am unsure how I feel about that. Many people insure horses that are in training, out of the owners care, but in that situation, that owner has the right to load the horse in a trailer and bring it home, that is not an option with a foal that is waiting to be weaned. When I bred mini's and had inquiries on foals I would only ask for a 20% deposit, if the foal should become sick or injured prior to being ready to go to it's new home, I had it stated that the cost would be my responsibility and
the deposit would be returned or applied to another, it was the buyer's choice. Once the foal was
weaned, it was the buyers responability.
So do you all have any input? Have you dealt with this scenario, if so, how was it handled?
As always, thanks for any experiences you share. I do belong to a forum for gypsy vanners, but unfortunately, there seem to be a lot of clicks and cattiness, this is not a topic I care to place on there.