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• What is my horse worth? How to arrive at a justifiable price
  Buying & Selling · 6 October 2026
  A horse's value isn't determined by what you've invested. It's shaped by training, health, character, documentation, and demand. Learn how to evaluate these points individually, back them up with comparable listings, and create a price range that buyers will take seriously.
• Selling Your Horse: The Order That Saves Time and Trouble
  Buying & Selling · 6 October 2026
  Ten steps from decision to handover. Following them in this sequence will help you craft better ads, receive more suitable inquiries, and avoid being caught without essential documents during viewings.
• Buying a Horse Abroad: Essential Questions to Ask Before Your Deposit
  Buying & Selling · 6 October 2026
  Within the EU, the paperwork is straightforward: an equine passport, health certificate, and TRACES. But the questions you ask *before* that are far more critical. Clarifying who is selling you the horse, which legal jurisdiction applies, who arranges the pre-purchase exam, and the payment schedule will determine your legal standing should a dispute arise.
• Buying a Horse Online: What Your Contract Must Include When No One Has Test Ridden
  Buying & Selling · 6 October 2026
  A right of withdrawal is almost never applicable when buying a horse. If you're buying or selling without an in-person viewing, your contract is your safeguard. Four key points truly mitigate the risk: defining the intended use, a pre-purchase examination with a clear deadline, staggered payments, and an honest video.
• Crafting Your Horse Ad: Structure, Honest Descriptions, and Phrases to Avoid
  Buying & Selling · 6 October 2026
  Potential buyers decide in mere seconds whether to read on. You won't capture their attention with superlatives, but with immediately visible key data and verifiable qualities. Here's a five-block structure, complete with a copy-and-paste template.
• Buying a Horse at Online Auction: Process, Deposit, Bidding and Fees
  Buying & Selling · 4 October 2026
  Want to buy a horse at an online auction? We walk you through the entire process – from registration and the deposit to bidding, the final hammer and all the fees involved.
• The Pre-Purchase Exam: Why X-ray Grades Are a Thing of the Past (Since 2018)
  Buying & Selling · 4 October 2026
  "What class is the horse?" is the most common question when buying a horse, and since 2018, it's the wrong one. The X-ray guidelines have abolished these classes. Here's what you'll find in the report instead, who pays for the exam, and what should be included in the purchase contract.
• Selling Photos & Videos: Showcasing Your Horse Without Hiding Anything
  Buying & Selling · 4 October 2026
  What buyers expect to see, why midday sun is the most common pitfall, how perspective can distort a horse's conformation, and what your video needs to show to be taken seriously.
• Monthly Horse Costs: Board, Feed, Farrier, and Other Expenses
  Buying & Selling · 4 October 2026
  Boarding fees, feed, and hoof care can be estimated within certain cost ranges. On top of that, you'll need to factor in vet bills, insurance, and potential extra services. Here's how to differentiate between monthly costs and per-appointment expenses.
• Auction or Private Sale: Which Suits Which Horse
  Buying & Selling · 4 October 2026
  An auction promises pace and competition; a private sale gives you control over price and buyer. Which route pays off depends less on the horse than you might think, and more on time, nerves and your willingness to accept a fixed date.
• Selling Your Foal: Timing, Preparation, and What Buyers Really Look For
  Buying & Selling · 4 October 2026
  Weanling, yearling, or just before breaking? Each stage has its own buyer demographic and associated costs. Plus: what potential buyers look for in a young horse, how to prepare your foal, and why paperwork is even more crucial here.