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Post by spirithawk06 on Feb 20, 2017 23:37:39 GMT
We need to downsize and Melody needs a job and someone who can work with her more than we can, so my brother and sister-in-law have made the decision to sell her and focus on helping get Tilly in a shape other than round. I'm usually good at wording things, but I'm having trouble with this ad for some reason. Suggestions? I know it's probably too wordy. Melody is a coming 3 year old grade Quarter Horse filly. Her dam’s registered name is Little Tilly Belle www.allbreedpedigree.com/little+tilly+belle. Her sire was an unregistered (grade) palomino quarter horse. She’s approximately 13 hh currently, but should mature around 14-14.2hh. She was foaled April 25, 2014. Melody is halter broken ONLY. She stands for the trimmer and has been barefoot trimmed all her life. She’s at a good age to start and train how you want. Melody can be hard to catch, especially when she’s with other horses, but that’s due in part to not having time to work with her. Once caught, she has a sweet personality and is smart and willing to learn. She does have a cosmetic blemish on one hind pastern due to an abscessed puncture wound that had to be drained. Our vet has stated that she should have no trouble with the leg. Pre-purchase exams are welcome at the buyer’s expense. We reserve the right to refuse the sale. I’m helping my brother sell her, but have known the filly since birth and currently own her dam. I know I need price, location, and health stats. |
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Post by horselover4life on Feb 21, 2017 11:03:18 GMT
Melody is a coming 3 year old grade Quarter Horse filly.
She’s approximately 13+h., but should mature around 14-14.2h.
Melody is halter broken ONLY.
She stands for the trimmer and has been barefoot trimmed all her life.
She’s at a good age to start and train how you want.
Pre-purchase exams are welcome at the buyer’s expense.
Leave the rest out........
"We reserve the right to refuse the sale."
I would not leave this in either as to get to the "sale point" of a deal you've already exercised that right of refusal.
I would add her coloring of chestnut with chrome or solid bay...or whatever she is.
If she is current with vet care, teeth I would add that to the ad.
The rest of the known details can be shared when someone comes to see her or inquires about her.
The fact she is grade makes her pedigree a non-factor to me. Share what you know but it has "0" bearing for anyone looking at her truthfully.
She isn't registered, period.
Price is going to be hard because she has nothing done with her and is a near total "fresh start"....
Heartstrings need un-attaching when you put a $$ to her worth.
Be realistic and practical if you want her gone.
Don't give her away, but she is only worth what she is truly worth nothing more. {sorry}
Add some nice pictures of her clean, standing with a solid background behind her, level, dry ground as possible.
2 side views, 1 front, 1 rear and of course make sure you have one of her looking ever so cute with ears perked forward in a pretty pose.
Keep the children out of the pictures as these will circulate the WWW and you want them protected.
Good luck.
jmo...
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Post by spirithawk06 on Feb 21, 2017 11:52:11 GMT
I can't believe I forgot her color.
She's a dark chestnut going grey.
As for her price, she'll start at $600 obo simply to keep her out of the kill buyer's market in the area. We are expecting to haggle. We will be careful who she is sold to, but we know that once she's sold, she's sold. We hit it lucky with the others and will go with our gut on this one too.
I had put the right to refuse part simply because we have dealt with people who thought we should just take whatever money they threw at us even though they were completely wrong for the horse. Guess that is an unnecessary statement though. I may just put no tire kickers on the ad instead.
Already have the pictures you mentioned. The only person in the pictures is her handler. We don't let Rosie go around her for the simple fact that she's not as trained as the others even though she's always been gentle with her when she has been near her. Just her age and lack of training make me nervous.
Should I include pictures of her parents?
Thanks for cutting down the words. Couldn't seem to focus enough last night to do that. Guess being a creative writer doesn't help me in that sense lol
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Post by horselover4life on Feb 21, 2017 14:54:18 GMT
No pictures of her parents...not in the ad.
Her lineage is of no account as she doesn't have papers, sorry that sounds cruel but how buyers can look at this.
You know her parents, keep the pictures and extra information to share with those chosen to continue in her life.
For her color....dark chestnut.
Anyone seeing her will see her "graying", a normal process if she has really started that already.
Put her at that price. $600.00
I would not do OBO. It invites horrendous low-ball offers.
Do instead "consideration of price for a great home"....
I happen when writing the ad and selling horses go with a ad with less words and story-line.
Short, concise, to the point.
Good pictures that speak volumes about the animals health and conformation shown.
A contact email or phone number that you don't mind being out for anyone to see.
{I set up a second email when I sold Chance. That was how initial contact was made, then I used my cell phone as no trace of a address accompanying the number. It protects you from anyone searching and adding number and address together. Today texting works too and still keeps you "hidden"...}
Good luck.
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mistersmom
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Post by mistersmom on Feb 21, 2017 16:25:16 GMT
I think the advice HL4L has given is right on point! Good luck with selling her. I know you will make sure she goes to a great home.
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Feb 21, 2017 17:06:06 GMT
when I look at adds, good pictures are the one that makes me open and read it. So, make sure to make good pics. Good luck  |
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Post by horselady on Feb 22, 2017 2:05:28 GMT
All good suggestions..
keep it simple. to the point. and no negative words ... "like could be. or should be. or might be.." and the price you have is ok.. good luck
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Post by spirithawk06 on Feb 22, 2017 12:08:58 GMT
Thank you for the suggestions. I am waiting to hear back from a local who was interested and would be a good home, but if I don't hear back by this weekend, I'll post her up.
She's obviously going grey. I'll post some pictures when I get a chance to move them to my computer.
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Post by horselover4life on Feb 22, 2017 14:18:12 GMT
That graying is the recessive gene {think it is this gene?} coming out...
It is perfectly normal and I would be more concerned if she did not have some white hairs mixing in her coat...
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Post by spirithawk06 on Feb 23, 2017 0:59:05 GMT
Tilly, her dam, has grey on top and bottom based on her papers. From what I had read, Melody was guaranteed to grey, and any foals she may throw would have a 50% chance of grey.  Here was the day she was born  Now |
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