Wednesday, November 18, 2009

For $15,000 you can buy this oh so kissable face!


http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-962639.html

What a cutesy whootsie picture! Alas, but NO! It's unprofessional to use sentimental pictures to sell your horse. Be sure to tell them when they contact you to tell them that this horse is very loved and loves to be loved on.

Aside from the unprofessional picture, the closest thing to a conformation picture where you can evaluate the horse is from the wrong angle and cuts off the horses legs. The only good thing about the ad is the horse is groomed but the halter is ill fitting. See, there's always a but. I just don't have anything nice to say and then it gets worse.

This is the text from the ad:

Danny is a 17+ hand, 8 years old, dark bay gelding. He is a Warmblood/Thoroughbred cross. He has had some show experience in both the equitation and the hunters. Very easy on the ground-bathes, clips, loads, ect. Danny is very quiet and safe. Unfortunately Danny's current owner can no longer afford 2 horses. Danny is for lease or sale. Please call if interested .

This ad was placed by the owner of the horse. Maybe they should have left it up to the trainer. For 15k I'd certainly like to know what shows he's showing at, what level, and how he is placing.

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