Herd Dispersals

[wcr]

As one of those people going through a dispersal I can tell you my story. I am 57 years old, have been showing for 45 years, breeding for 35 years in one registry or another. I got into minis in 2000 as a middle aged woman who didn't want to get hurt with the biggies and the minis were the perfect fit for that time of my life. This is a huge area of marketing for our mini industry.

I started small but got quality horses, showed them to championships and world championships. Most of my horses are home bred, much loved and would make great pets or show horses for the right person. I am waiting for the right homes to come along before I sell them and not dumping them at the next cheap auction I can find. They will stay here and be well cared for and loved until that person comes along that will do the same.

Last year I had a heart attack and had just turned in my insurance papers so it wasn't covered. Financially I am going through tough times as many others are and going through bankruptcy. I need a life style change. The work of keeping the horses care up to my standards is getting too hard for me to do physically. I would be better off financially if I could get out from under my monthly care costs.

These are tough times for everyone and we are just doing what we can to survive.

 

[Joanne]

Several of the dispersal sales are people retiring after many years.

The good news is that for those that are serious breeders we have been able to get some incredible horses that have not been previously offered.

I feel so lucky to have acquired a few of them myself!!

I also agree that in the last two months the market for me has turned around and I am making more sales than ever.

After a dismal summer with low sales, I am grateful for this turn around!

 

[HorseMom]

There is always a market for a quality horse, no matter what breed.

I agree. The farm I board at always has some quality QHs for sale that have been trained by a professional trainer that is a proven winner. They are able to sell these horses for 3,000 to 10,000 dollars no problem. Crystal will even buy cheaper QHs from people, work with them for a month then sell them for twice or three times what she bought it for.