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What is an average cost for an 7 year old girls' first show horse/pony?

I'm curious as to what people think is an average cost for a first show/horse or pony for a 7 year old girl who will start doing schooling shows and then perhaps move on to rated shows later on. What do most people spend on a first horse (for a girl who has just started doing cross rails)

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1. My mare fits that description perfectly, but she has health problems, that are manageable, and is old. she is for sale for a good 1,500 CAN But, if you want a good age, healthy one, you're facing 2500-3500 dollars. depends on height, age, level of training, ect.
2. i think that the price depends on how much you have to spend. in this market, i bet you could get a pretty nice pony or horse for about $3500 maybe? i was 8 when i got my first pony, of course, that was 8 or 9 yrs ago, but i think we paid 3500 for her, and she took me pretty far, i still own her to this day. now she's leased out to a 7 yr old girl who using her in Jr Rodeos :] whatever you pay though, just remember, it matters more on the pony or horse, you want something that you either can get money out of in the future, if your daughter grows out of her or just one you know that will last a long time. and be a great pony, thru all the stages of your girl's riding, at least till she grows out of the pony, or moves up.
3. You'll probably need to spend more on her horse than if you were buying for a more experience rider because you need it to be completely broke with no bad habits, but still young and healthy enough to compete. I would say between $3000 - $8000 depending on how much training and show experience you want the horse to already have.
4. Well if both you and her are serious about her showing and learning and what nott, then i wouldnt just go out and get a cheap little horse in somebodys backjyard you need a horse that she wont haver to fight with and can just focus on learning! one that doesnt need schooling and isnt green broke and usualy those go for hmm my mom paid 6500 for my 1st horsee.. then when i started getting serious and went off the the congress and world show.. my horse cost over 45,000. horses arent cheaapp!! goodluck and if you are gonna get her a horse, and you are a parent that knows nothing about horses, then MAKE SUREE you get it vet checked! good luck!
5. In all honesty, you are gonna pay big $$$ for a decent trustworthy school mistress/master pony for a child of that age. Firstly, they are very hard to find, as they often go to and from people who know each other. Here in BC, Canada you can realisticly expect to pay $10,000. That will get you a trustworthy, "been there done that" 100% in every way pony. Like I said, a pony that you trust enough to place your "baby" aboard safely will be as rare as gold dust, so if you find a good one you should grab it quick. Good luck!
6. 4 a young girl u would need a 1000 to 2000 dollers, no more or ur getting a rip off!! lol:] b sure its a safe one k??
7. Well, I personally wouldn't buy a 7 year old a horse. You don't know if they will stay interested...why buy them a horse when in 5 years they will most likely be more into shopping and boys (so sad). I would lease a horse for them until you are pretty sure they will stay interested. To answer your question though, I would probably buy a large pony (about 14.0hh), because then they will have some time before they grow out him/her and usually large ponies sell pretty quickly if she did become uninterested. That is unless the are unaveragely tal or short then I would go the ither directions. I doubt I would ever spend over $5,000 for such a pony either...maybe higher if it was just the most perfect pony ever and I thought it would 1)keep her interested in riding and 2)do well with her in shows. That's just my personal opinion, though I would most likely not buy one lol Something of this stature...http://www.bigeq.com/view_listing.php?id=918
8. For a 7 year old, I wouldn't pay more for a pony than $2500. You can get great, experienced, quiet ponies for less than this. Any more and it's hardly worth it. Being seven years old, she may physically grow out of it and the challenges may come to an end, costing you another lot to get a new one. Look for one that's at least ten years old as these will have much more experience. Make sure you get it vet checked by a vet you know rather than the seller's. If possible, ask for a trial. Move the pony to wherever you're planning to keep it and if it meets your standards over, say, two weeks (?) let them know you're keeping it. This can help you stay out of a lot of trouble - but make sure it's in a written agreement. That's all I know everyone around me and myself did. Hope it helps and good luck!
9. A price can go from $1,000 to $10,000. I have a shetland/welsh cross that was perfect as my first pony and my family refuses to get rid of him, afraid of never finding another like him. but you also have to think about transportation, entry fees, feed, vet, farrier, but you probably have already. Google show ponies for sale and contact some people. the more people you talk to the better! getting established in the show world is key!
10. Also, if working with a trainer or agent, there are also commissions involved . Also, you might want to check on the show fees and charges as far as trailering, coaching, braiding, travelling expenses etc. Buying the horse or pony as much as it is an outlay of money, is sometimes the "cheapest" part of the deal!! It's the upkeep and expenses relative that can add up to a pretty penny too. Also, a good show pony is often more expensive than a horse because they are so specialized. You are about to enter into a very competitive world!! Another alternative is to look into leasing a horse or pony and see how she progresses before making the "big" commitment!! Not knowing the size or growth spurts of your daughter, although at seven probably not that drastic, ponies get outgrown. Have you looked at the various sites that offer horses for sale? I would recommend it just to educate yourself with what's out there and for how much. Also make sure her trainer or someone with experience accompanies you to make sure it is a suitable mount. Best of luck to both of you!! She's a very lucky little girl!!
11. I recently just helped sell a 14ish hand pony. She was a show horse. Dressage, jumps, western, show, POA, and all around hack I guess you could say. Mi area. I sold her for around $5,000 to a friend. I would have sold her for a bit more if it was to some random person I didn't know. I also gave my friend the tack because the girl who used to ride her is much older and already has a new QH that shes had for about 4 yrs now. I hope this helped for pricing. The girl that bought my pony was 9 btw.
12. A good trainer can find your daughter the right pony, I guess the cost depends on you but I have seen people spend a fortune on a first pony and I think that is not necessary. I would say stay under $5000. Its possible to lease for a time before you make that commitment.
13. in ireland you can expect to pay about 2000 sterling for an average show pony, 13-15000 for something eligable for hoys, and anything up to 50,000 for a really top class show pony