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Eventing Radio Network - Buying & Selling Horses

By Leslie on August 30, 2010 10:12 AM
The Eventing Radio Network has provided excellent interviews and advice on the sport to a constantly growing fanbase for almost 100 episodes!

In this episode, Boyd Martin talks about the do's and don't of buying and selling horses and has some valuable advice about pre-purchase exams.  Guest Jonathan Holling talks about the Professional Horseman's Council.  This episode originally aired in January on the show's one year anniversary.

Eventing Radio Episode 59 - Show Notes and Links:

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What's In a Name?

By Leslie on August 10, 2010 6:17 AM
One of the most exciting aspects of getting a new horse is choosing a name, an often stressful and obsessive game for the buyer.  A name must have strength, volume; it must not be flippant. A name must be pondered carefully and applied appropriately....right?

If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things. - Confucius

See?

Giving your new friend a competition or barn title is one thing, but registering a horse with the appropriate breed association is a whole different horseball game. The Jockey Club is best known for its strict guidelines and rules for registering a Thoroughbred.  Names are often submitted several times, and each one must pass the desk of registrar Rick Bailey, who gives the final 'yay' or 'nay.'  

Listen to an interview with Rick Bailey on NPR, All Things Considered.
 

As complex as naming a horse can be, I think I know my hands-down favorite.

Click here for more information on Jockey Club registry guidelines and recently released names.

Courtney Cooper's Top 5 Tips for Selling Horses

By Leslie on July 20, 2010 5:38 AM
1) Be honest in your representation of your horse and what they can or cannot do.

2) Be sure to use quality photos when advertising your horse.  If you're using professional photos, make sure you have permission to use them for advertising! (Just because you bought them for personal use, doesn't mean you can use them otherwise.)

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3) Make sure your photos illustrate what your horse can do.  If you say your horse is a solid 3'6" jumper, don't show him jumping 2'6" cross rails or just flatting.

4) If you have friends that are capable of riding your horse, set up a time for them to sit on them. See how your horse reacts to different people, and listen to what your friends have to say about your horse.

5) Be prompt in your reply to e-mails and phone calls!

Courtney is not only an upper level rider, but she also has a very successful consignment business. This year alone, C Square Farm has sold 32 horses.  As an active competitor, she competes with both the event team horses and many of the horses for sale. Courtney has competed successfully through Advanced, including starting the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, and has most recently been successfully competing at the Intermediate level with The Four Star Group's talented Thoroughbred "Havasu Canyon" and C Square Farm homebred "Who's A Star."

Photo by: USEA / Emily Daily
Story republished with permission of the USEA, Read the full length feature article!
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Leslie Threlkeld doesn't remember life without horses and doesn't really want to. She has a degree in Journalism and a passion for photography. Leslie's dream is to have a farm with lots of animals to love and stories to write down. She is a coffee snob and a beer buff, and she's thinking about writing a book one day. Find more from Leslie at www.lesliethrelkeld.com

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