Re: RC: Question about Arab Prices in Cal

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/22/1999 12:56:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
Louisa_Pierce@ne.3com.com writes:

<< I was
 wondering what is the purchase price of a 2.5 year old Arab/Paint (Black &
 White) her markings
 are perfect (too me) and her blood lines seem very good as well.  She has
 had only ground work
 done with her and she was imprinted at birth.  The asking price is $5,000 -
 does that seem to be
 the price they are getting in Cal? >>

Part of a horse's price is "what the traffic will bear", but on the other 
hand I heard recently that one of the hottest new Arab crosses is the 
Arab/Paint.  So I would guess that $5,000 is what the owner thinks she is 
worth in terms of show potential and in terms of her novelty color.  Another 
point, I have a 3 months old filly that we bred, and I easily had $2,500 
worth of expenses in her before she hit the ground.  That includes all the 
vet care for the mare, the stud fee, etc.  It did not include the mare's 
general upkeep (feed, hoof trimming, etc.) So I tend to be more sympathetic 
towards breeders and sellers than I used to.  I might not pay $5,000 for a 2 
1/2 year old filly, but it's not overpriced in terms of what the breeder has 
in her to raise her to this age.  If you like her and can afford her, pay it 
and don't look back!  You'll derive more than that price in pleasure in her 
over the years.
No charge for Barbara's opinion and words of wisdom! 

Barbara McCrary 

P.S. You could probably buy a full aged, ready to ride, almost ready to 
compete endurance horse for the same money.  I've noticed that asking prices 
for ready to go endurance horses has gone up in the past couple of years. 
Used to be $2500-$3500 would buy an endurance horse.  I'm seeing prices more 
like $4500-$7500 now.  Don't know if sellers are getting what they ask, 
however.


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