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Your choice for a new home for your companion will be a caring, stable home, regardless of why you have chosen to sell them. Word of mouth is an efficient means of informing people that you have a horse for sale. If you are acquainted with people who are horse lovers, you will most assuredly want to let them know of your intent to sell your horse. Word will get around to other friends of horses who reside in the vicinity. Once the message gets out, you may hear that someone you know, either directly or indirectly, is in the process of searching for a new horse. It is always comforting to know that your dear pet is in the care of someone you know will offer a good home, which is a result of selling to someone you know.

The Equestrian Press is another superb source for disseminating information of your intent to sell. Ponies and horses of all types are listed in the classified sections of such equestrian magazines as; Horse & Hound in the UK, Horse Trader in New Zealand, and Horse & Rider in the USA. Online sites such as HorseQuest in the UK, Equine.Com in America, and Horse Deals in Australia, also now offer a resource to sell your horse.

When writing your advertisement, it is vital not to exaggerate your pet’s strengths or expected promise. Do not sell your horse as an Olympic dressage champion if his true calling is something much more mundane. It is important to choose the right people when attempting to sell your horse, or this can become a much more challenging, lengthened process. All applicable information should be contained in your ad including your horse or pony’s age, height, it’s level of training, and the amount you are asking for. Bloodline specifics are generally relevant when your horse is of good breeding. A high quality picture of your horseshowing detail is paramount.

Be sure to showcase your animal in the best light, when you have an interested buyer.

As if taking him or her to a show, always bathe and groom your horse thoroughly. It is important for your pet to be in pristine condition.

Present your horse in the stable or field so that the buyer will be able to observe your horse’s behavior when caught and tacked up.

The next thing your prospective buyer will want to see is a riding demonstration. This abbreviated ride should include letting your horse walk, trot, and canter. If your horse has the ability, showing a few jumps is also appropriate.

It will also be helpful to demonstrate how your horse will behave when taken out into|handled out in the open, through the countryside and on roads.

Your buyer will most likely ask to take a short ride to see for themselves how the animal behaves.

It will probably be hard to finally let go of your beloved pet. Be sure that your goodbyes are said prior to the new owner arriving to pick up the horse and focus on the fact that your horse will be loved and cared for. In the event that you will be seeking a new horse companion, you have many new experiences to look forward to.

Chris Robin Morris is a passionate horse rider and recently produced an interesting press release on Things You Should Know About Buying Your First Horse.