Selling Advice

Do you want to know actually how much your horse is worth? Putting a value on your horse can feel guesswork. Prices vary widely, and two horses that look similar on paper can sell for very different amounts. If you’re thinking about selling, or just want a realistic idea of value, it helps to break it down properly.

When you’re selling a horsebox or trailer, insurance and breakdown cover can feel like something for the buyer to worry about later. In reality, these questions often come up early, especially once someone is seriously interested.   This article forms part of Horsemart’s Guide to Selling Your Horsebox or Trailer. It focuses on the insurance and breakdown questions buyers often ask once they’re seriously interested.   This guide is written specifically for ...

Photos are one of the biggest factors in how quickly a horsebox or trailer sells. Buyers usually decide whether to enquire within seconds, and photos are often the first thing they judge.   Clear, honest images help buyers understand what’s on offer before they get in touch. Poor or limited photos do the opposite and slow enquiries down.   This guide explains what photos buyers actually want to see on Horsemart, and how to take them without needing professional equipm...

Pricing a horsebox or trailer correctly is one of the biggest factors in how quickly it sells. Price it too high and enquiries slow down. Price it too low and you attract the wrong type of interest or leave money on the table.   This guide explains how to price your horsebox or trailer realistically on Horsemart, using the same things buyers look at when comparing adverts.   1. Why pricing matters more than you think 2. Checking similar listings 3. Factors that affect...

Selling a horsebox or trailer isn’t difficult, but small omissions can make a big difference to how quickly your advert gets enquiries and the type of enquiries you receive.   Most slow or frustrating sales come down to the same few issues. This guide focuses on the things sellers most often miss, and how to fix them before your advert goes live.     What this guide covers   There are four common areas that tend to slow horsebox and trailer sale...

Selling a horsebox or trailer is very different to selling a horse. Buyers are practical, detail‑driven and usually comparing several options side by side. The good news is that Horsemart’s listing process is built to help the right buyers find your advert quickly.   Ready to sell your horsebox or trailer? You can place your advert on Horsemart in just a few minutes.     What this guide covers   This guide walks you through how to place an...

Step-by-step guide, with common mistakes to avoid.

As an equestrian photographer with over a decade’s experience, and as someone who has bought and sold numerous horses of my own, I have learnt over the years what really works when advertising horses. First impressions matter, and when scrolling through dozens of 'Horses For Sale' adverts, your images are what will make the user stop and read your advert. Using the right photos will not only maximise your potential buyers, but also help rule out time wasters.

When selling a horse, your advert is the first impression potential buyers will get, and a well-crafted listing can mean the difference between a quick sale and months of unanswered messages. To ensure your advert stands out and reaches the right audience, you need to provide clear, relevant, and honest information in a way that captivates and informs potential buyers.

With 90,000+ members in dodgy horse dealer groups across social media, the equestrian industry has a problem with dishonest dealers, falsely advertised horses and thousands in lost cash due to disputes or scams. While buying a horse is a dream for many, the process of finding the right horse has succumbed to a wave of issues for both buyers and sellers. The industry has long been one built on trust, however, it’s clear from the vast numbers of new members joining dodgy groups that we ar...

'Do you know where I can find an loan agreement to follow as I want to loan a pony for the winter?'  Many people tend to seek lending options rather than purchase a horse or pony due to the accompanying cost, although many of the same obligations that you would experience with full ownership are the same when lending.  Of course, lending is less permanant than purchasing a horse of your own, and can be a wonderful first step in experiencing what it would be like to own your ow...

The Saddle Bank is the UK’s fastest growing and most trusted online saddle shop. Having thousands of customers all over the world we are the experts in saddle selling and in this article we are going to share with you our secrets to getting your saddle sold. Why is your saddle not selling? If you have been trying to sell your saddle for a while unsuccessfully, there could be a number of reasons why.

Selling a horse can be straightforward, but it can also drag on if the basics aren’t right. This guide is the simple order to follow, from getting your horse ready through to handing over the reins. You’ll find more detail in our Guide to Selling collection. This page is an overview.     What this guide covers   There are 8 main sections to this selling guide. We’ve broken it down so you can quickly and easily find the section most relevant ...

Spring is an ideal time to sell your horse. Horsemart statistics show that more people are looking to buy at this time of year. We had over 100,000 more visitors on our site in spring 2017 than the previous winter, and 33,000 more telephone Enquiries. Selling your horse in the spring also makes it easier for them to bond with their new owners, during the sunny months of the year. With a 41% increase in ads placed on Horsemart during the spring, potential buyers are being spoilt for choice. ...

Owning a horse can be more complicated than you might think, and the loaning of a horse is just one issue that has legal barriers to be overcome before it can occur.    The sample loan agreement below is a guide to the type of agreement that may be made between the horse owner and the person wanting to take the horse on loan. When amended, completed and signed by both parties it will form a legally binding agreement that both parties will have to stick to. However, if you h...