Actually I have never bought a horse at an auction and I personally
wouldn't. All the horses I have bought have been from individuals. I
rode them before I bought them and they had a good exam before I bought
them. If there were warts I knew it going in up front and make an
informed decision. However, I would not hestitae to buy a horse that
had been bought at an auction from the individual that bought it if I
determined it was a good buy.
The risk with buying a horse at an auction is you don't get the
opportunity ride the horses or have them examined. I do know pepole
that have had good luck with auction horses - and I applaud their
ability to pick out a good horse.
The key I think to the discussion is there is a surplus of good horses
- at least in my area - and a horse like any commodity is only worth
what someone will pay for it. Some of the over supply may be because of
the racing industry - some may be because of the show industry and some
may be because of the tax codes. After these two major hurricanes in
three weeks there may even be more as people have more pressing issues
than horse - getting their life back together. As long an over supply
exist, the prices will be reflective and there will be plenty of
options available for people.
Truman (sitting here waiting for Frances to finally move through - damn
is this sucker taking it's time)
Ridecamp Guest wrote:
Truman, I think it is wonderful that you and others have had such good luck at auctions. There is nothing I like better than a good Cinderella story and I think it is wonderful when any horses are rescued that are deserving of same. I totally respect your right to do so.
I applaud this kind of dialogue as it shows what a wonderfully diverse group of individuals enjoy and participate in this sport both from a rider and a supply side. May we continue to participate constructively and with great foresight.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Johnson/Belesemo Arabians
-- "It is necessary to be noble, and yet take humility as a basis
"It
is necessary to be noble, and yet
take humility as a basis.
It is necessary
to be exalted, and yet take modesty as a foundation."
