HC Minis - new pics pg 172

[AnnaC]

OMG!! So glad he's ok! Must admit that i always worry about the youngsters squeezing through those feeders, but why is it that they can manage to get in but rarely make it out again without help??

That's a sneaky reference to your Birthday - checked your profile but you haven't published the date - so when is it?? Remember no secrets allowed here, so 'fess up and let us all send you our 'Happy Birthdays'.

 

[paintponylvr]

Hip, hip, HOORAY!!

OMG!! So glad he's ok! Must admit that i always worry about the youngsters squeezing through those feeders, but why is it that they can manage to get in but rarely make it out again without help??

That's a sneaky reference to your Birthday - checked your profile but you haven't published the date - so when is it?? Remember no secrets allowed here, so 'fess up and let us all send you our 'Happy Birthdays'.

yes, that was sneaky! Happy Bday!!!

I too have had several (always the babies/yearlings) that manage to get into predicaments! I'm so glad that Jr is OK. Sounds like you were able to keep your appointments and have a fairly nice day, too, with peace of mind at the end that JR was doing alright!

YEAH!

 

[chandab]

My birthday was Sunday, Aug 11. I thought it was in my profile, guess I'll have to fix that (If I can figure out how).

 

[chandab]

Ok, changed my profile. Got my birthday on there. And, if you haven't already figure it out, I'm female; my profile said male.

 

[AnnaC]

BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Next year we'll send the Birthday Wishes on the correct day!!

 

[chandab]

Got a phone call inquiry about the boys today, they left a message and I called back. They are out in the western part of the state. They don't have a computer, so I'm printing some pics to mail out; they don't do the boys justice, but I don't have time to get better prints (my printers suck for pictures - mostly screws up the colors, but also sometimes a bit blurry - they look great on the computer and then I print them...).

Heard back today, I was out so there was a message on the machine. Sounds like they might be interested in Junior and Monte, but they'd like to know if I'd discount the price with them buying two and so they'd better be able to cover gas to come get them (she asked when she called the first time if I'd meet them partway, I said maybe, I think). [i won't be willing to go further west than Havre, which isn't quite halfway.] I've been asking $500 for Junior, and $750 for Monte; I could probably take $1000 for both. I'm not terribly sure if I want to sell Monte, I think he might be my favorite from last year, but since I have the factory we could always try to build another one (perhaps a filly, next time). I really don't need to keep all 3 boys, but I have a really hard time selling them as I hate to see them go (well, I can easily sell Junior, but Monte...).

What do you think? How do you handle it? What kind of questions do you ask new prospective buyers? [Not necessarily new to minis, but people you don't know.]

Thanks.

 

[AnnaC]

I know just what you mean - I hate having to part with any of my precious chips, but at times we just have to be practical. I do like it when I can occasionally send two off to the same home as seems to be the possibility with Jr and Monte.

Regarding the possible new owners, I usually want to know if they have any mini (or horse at least) experience. Then I ask about the facilities they have - or will they be boarding them somewhere else, and then what they are intending to do with them. Will they geld the colts, will they be showing or are they just going to be pets, and if children's pets, will there be experienced adults around to ensure the young chips are 'taught' properly and not just spoiled rotten!

But of course, no matter how many questions we ask, we can never really know what happens once the sale goes through. However talking to prospective new owners can give you the 'feeling' as to whether the home will be a good or bad one. We have been very lucky over the years with the newhomes found for those we have sold, and almost all the owners have kept in touch, even if it is only at Christmas time.

Hopefully the people you are in touch with will prove to be the perfect new owners for your two lovely boys.

 

[chandab]

Thank you, Anna. You gave me a few more questions to ask that I hadn't thought of.

I do know they want them intact, and in this market, I don't know how picky I can be on this issue. Junior's stallion quality is questionable to me, but if Monte were to stay here, he might very well stay intact, so selling him that way wouldn't be horrible to me.

 

[chandab]

I keep thinking that I'm not sure I want to part with Monte, he's still my favorite. So, contemplating offering Manny for a lower price; so perhaps offer Junior and Manny as a package deal and see what they say. They might not want two silver based colts, or perhaps they only picked Junior and Monte based on price. They are my horses, but might have to discuss it with Shayne before I call them back, and definitely look the babies over when I do chores tonight. I just don't know what to do.

Have you ever regretted selling a foal or any horse that you sold?

 

[chandab]

One more thought for now. Despite Monte being the little monster that kicked my shins for two weeks just when just a few weeks old, he is still the one I love and that is probably why except for standing quietly, he is the best trained (which isn't saying a whole lot, cause they all need a lot of work). I just don't know. Gotta do some serious thinking and get back to the people fairly soon.

 

[AnnaC]

If you are having doubts about selling Monte, then maybe you should go with your gut feeling and keep him (even at the risk of losing the sale), but offering them Manny instead does give them a second horse, and a matching pair could be very useful?

Good luck with your choices.

 

[chandab]

If you are having doubts about selling Monte, then maybe you should go with your gut feeling and keep him (even at the risk of losing the sale), but offering them Manny instead does give them a second horse, and a matching pair could be very useful?

Good luck with your choices.

They match in color, but won't quite match in size, as Junior is going to be bigger than Manny, I'm certain (he was bigger at birth and has stayed bigger all along). But, that might be a good thing, since Manny is smaller, they may be interested in him, since with minis smaller is often "better" or at least more desirable.

I'm thinking, I'm waffling, and I have a decision to make, so I can give the people a call. Might need to call the brand inspector's office to be sure of what I need for paperwork before I call too.

 

[chandab]

I made the phone call, finally... that wasn't as bad as I thought. I didn't ask all my questions, but did ask some and feel pretty good about the gal. they moved to MT from OH last Sept, and she kept her cell number. The have 12 head of horses, including 4 other minis (she mentioned a halflinger, not sure what other full-size they have). They have 4 and 5 year old girls that are horse crazy. They might be interested in the trade (Manny instead of Monte), but she has to talk to her husband first, so I won't hear back til tomorrow (at least). They had looked on the maps, so had an idea of how far it was from them all the way to me. I told her I'd be willing to meet in Havre. She thanked me for the pictures. Asked for 20% down money. So, we'll see how it goes from here, the ball is in their court. And, I'm exhausted.

 

[AnnaC]

Well done you! Keeping my fingers crossed that her hubby agrees to the slight change concerning what they will be buying!

 

[chandab]

Well done you! Keeping my fingers crossed that her hubby agrees to the slight change concerning what they will be buying!

Thank you. And, me, too. Although, I do have at ask a bit more for Manny than I was for Monte, I did discount quite a bit from the quoted price. And, if I meet them part way, then the savings on gas could help cover the cost difference in the colts. [i wouldn't mind going to the town I offered to meet them in, so I won't be asking them for gas to get there.]

 

[chandab]

Rats. I just talked to her, and they are now going to pass at this time. They have some other expenses that need to come first, they need a new windshield before winter. I'm sure its because I asked about swapping the two colts and for a bit more money, but the trip out here, even part way wouldn't be cheap, so I guess for now the boys are staying. She did say if they can work it out at a later date, they'd call, but for me to sell them if someone else comes along. Can't say I'm terribly upset, but I am sort of upset.

 

[chandab]

I had to run to town, I missed the postman and had to get the package out as it was a sale and already late; took garbage too. I haven't been to e-mail yet, but will head there shortly and check out your words of wisdom.

 

[chandab]

Lookey what I got today...



I guess I should have left my foot in the picture, so you could see the size... Its mini size.

 

[chandab]

I think so. Its so dang cute and Amish made. The guy does brilliant work and well worth the price, I just don't have the money for his full-size products, but I could grab up a couple of these cute mini items. I don't care if they fit, but if the bridle fits, I can always use it to start driving training. He was at a farm/estate auction yesterday, so I also got another stock rack for very cheap, so now I have 3 more mini panels and a really neat gate (never seen one like it).

 

[chandab]

Still waiting on Baybe, some days I wonder if she is in fact pregnant, I didn't have her preg-tested, so don't know for a fact. Her attitude and her weight say she likely is, but she may just be crabby and fat. I'm leaning towards sitting in a corner and pouting til winter and doing nothing else, might not even cook for hubby.