Re: selling Fjords
This message is from: Sarah Clarke sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com Apparently I am way better at acquiring fjords than selling them. In San Diego at least, the horse market has not recovered much. Free and cheap horses abound on Craigs list. I have 3 friends in San Diego who have already left the horse breeding business. (the only 3 friends I know locally in the business). So after 4 years of marketing my fjord babies and not selling one, I realized it was time for a change in business plan. I am focusing on my lessons - and am not going to breed this year.. or for the foreseeable future, as a pregnant mare misses at least 3 months of lessons. ( A fjord that gives even 1 lesson a week pays it's own feed bill plus) A funny thing happened when I stopped breeding. Each horse became a precious irreplaceable jewel! Since I am still a business they do have a price, but if I don't sell them, eventually they can enter the lesson program. Now of course, I have a serious buyer. She knows she wants a young fjord and likes mine. She found me not through any marketing effort, but because our mutual farrier often says my life would be so much easier if every ranch visit was like going to see Sarah's nice fjords. Actually I like teaching and it allows me to justify having lots of nice horses - without having to sell them! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: selling Fjords
This message is from: Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Sounds like a fantastic plan! -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Nov 16, 2010, at 2:16 PM, Sarah Clarke wrote: This message is from: Sarah Clarke sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com Apparently I am way better at acquiring fjords than selling them. In San Diego at least, the horse market has not recovered much. Free and cheap horses abound on Craigs list. I have 3 friends in San Diego who have already left the horse breeding business. (the only 3 friends I know locally in the business). So after 4 years of marketing my fjord babies and not selling one, I realized it was time for a change in business plan. I am focusing on my lessons - and am not going to breed this year.. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: selling Fjords
This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com I want to add this: the setting your horse is in will make a difference as o whether you will attract a buyer. DEFINITELY!! This is one of my main problems... I'm in a small town with my horses out in a small pasture. I have no arena, it's wet, muddy etc. Almost impossible to show a horse to someone that expects (wants) to see something that looks like it's ready to step into a show ring. But, what can you do? Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Cottage Grove OR 97424 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: selling Fjords
This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com Amy.in the past when I looked at horses I asked if the seller could find a nearby/local arena to present the horse. Usually works out. Being in a small town does limit buyers..so unless a seller is willing to do elaborate videos and/or find an arena for those out of towners who need to see it all the first time, I guess lowering your price to fit the economy of the small town/rural area would be an option. Or, send the horse to consignment with one of the wonderful fjord owners who offer that service. Just an aside... I offer beginning riding lessons (on my dear sweet Lena (15 years old) who takes such good care of all my riders!!!) in my area. I have had many a parent ask me to help them find a horse for their young rider. And, how much do you want to spend?, I ask. Over and over this is what I hear..oh, $200-$500. And, of course, they want said horse safe and healthy and trained.oh, and drop dead beautiful. LOL Here is what I know today...if a parent (non-horsey) is looking for a $200-$500 horse for their horse crazy kid the chances of that same parent balking at vet care, farrier costs, correct fitting gear and a safe riding area/arena/fencing, is a certainty. Not to mentiongood hay. I learned, quickly, to resist helping a parent find a horse for that cost. There may be a diamond in the ruff out there.but I'm not interested in taking my time to find it. Part of the conflict is the mind-set in our rural area where the average person thinks any ole' horse is good enough to jump on and go for a ride. Buying a fjord for $5, 6, 7000? NO WAY!!! Sigh. Melting going on here in NW WI. My sun conure parrot sits on his daytime perch near two big windows. This morning he started screeching with a major purpose so I went to look. Sure enough...a HUGE red-tailed hawk was flying around the yard. Same parrot also warns me when the eagles are out and about. They just know danger. :) Linda in WI To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: selling Fjords From: fjord...@aol.com Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:26:56 -0500 This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com I want to add this: the setting your horse is in will make a difference as o whether you will attract a buyer. DEFINITELY!! This is one of my main problems... I'm in a small town with my horses out in a small pasture. I have no arena, it's wet, muddy etc. Almost impossible to show a horse to someone that expects (wants) to see something that looks like it's ready to step into a show ring. But, what can you do? Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Cottage Grove OR 97424 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: selling Fjords
This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com when I looked at horses I asked if the seller could find a earby/local arena to present the horse. Usually works out. That's a great idea, BUT... 1, the nearest (only) arena of any kind in my area is about 12 miles away and is a private fancy barn and not really open to letting outsiders use the arena, and 2, I have to use my trailer to store hay where my horses are in the winter and once it gets wet like this, the trailer is pretty much stuck there for the duration (till things dry up again in late spring). In the summer, I have always offered to take people out for trail rides or cart rides with the horses I have for sale. The main trouble is getting people to come out in the first place... Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Cottage Grove OR 97424 -Original Message- From: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com To: fjordhorse fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Mon, Nov 15, 2010 11:19 am Subject: RE: selling Fjords This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com my.in the past when I looked at horses I asked if the seller could find a earby/local arena to present the horse. Usually works out. eing in a small town does limit buyers..so unless a seller is willing to o elaborate videos and/or find an arena for those out of towners who need to ee it all the first time, I guess lowering your price to fit the economy of he small town/rural area would be an option. Or, send the horse to onsignment with one of the wonderful fjord owners who offer that service. ust an aside... offer beginning riding lessons (on my dear sweet Lena (15 years old) who akes such good care of all my riders!!!) in my area. I have had many a arent ask me to help them find a horse for their young rider. And, how uch do you want to spend?, I ask. ver and over this is what I hear..oh, $200-$500. And, of course, hey want said horse safe and healthy and trained.oh, and drop dead eautiful. LOL ere is what I know today...if a parent (non-horsey) is looking for a 200-$500 horse for their horse crazy kid the chances of that same parent alking at vet care, farrier costs, correct fitting gear and a safe riding rea/arena/fencing, is a certainty. Not to mentiongood hay. learned, quickly, to resist helping a parent find a horse for that cost. here may be a diamond in the ruff out there.but I'm not interested in aking my time to find it. art of the conflict is the mind-set in our rural area where the average erson thinks any ole' horse is good enough to jump on and go for a ride. uying a fjord for $5, 6, 7000? NO WAY!!! igh. elting going on here in NW WI. My sun conure parrot sits on his daytime erch near two big windows. This morning he started screeching with a ajor purpose so I went to look. Sure enough...a HUGE red-tailed hawk was lying around the yard. Same parrot also warns me when the eagles are out nd about. They just know danger. :) inda in WI To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: selling Fjords From: fjord...@aol.com Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:26:56 -0500 This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com I want to add this: the setting your horse is in will make a difference as o whether you will attract a buyer. DEFINITELY!! This is one of my main problems... I'm in a small town with my horses out in a small pasture. I have no arena, it's wet, muddy etc. Almost impossible to show a horse to someone that expects (wants) to see something that looks like it's ready to step into a show ring. But, what can you do? Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Cottage Grove OR 97424 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: ubscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e H-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw lassified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: selling Fjords
This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com when I looked at horses I asked if the seller could find a earby/local arena to present the horse. Usually works out. That's a great idea, BUT... 1, the nearest (only) arena of any kind in my area is about 12 miles away and is a private fancy barn and not really open to letting outsiders use the arena, and 2, I have to use my trailer to store hay where my horses are in the winter and once it gets wet like this, the trailer is pretty much stuck there for the duration (till things dry up again in late spring). In the summer, I have always offered to take people out for trail rides or cart rides with the horses I have for sale. The main trouble is getting people to come out in the first place... Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Cottage Grove OR 97424 -Original Message- From: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com To: fjordhorse fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Mon, Nov 15, 2010 11:19 am Subject: RE: selling Fjords This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com my.in the past when I looked at horses I asked if the seller could find a earby/local arena to present the horse. Usually works out. eing in a small town does limit buyers..so unless a seller is willing to o elaborate videos and/or find an arena for those out of towners who need to ee it all the first time, I guess lowering your price to fit the economy of he small town/rural area would be an option. Or, send the horse to onsignment with one of the wonderful fjord owners who offer that service. ust an aside... offer beginning riding lessons (on my dear sweet Lena (15 years old) who akes such good care of all my riders!!!) in my area. I have had many a arent ask me to help them find a horse for their young rider. And, how uch do you want to spend?, I ask. ver and over this is what I hear..oh, $200-$500. And, of course, hey want said horse safe and healthy and trained.oh, and drop dead eautiful. LOL ere is what I know today...if a parent (non-horsey) is looking for a 200-$500 horse for their horse crazy kid the chances of that same parent alking at vet care, farrier costs, correct fitting gear and a safe riding rea/arena/fencing, is a certainty. Not to mentiongood hay. learned, quickly, to resist helping a parent find a horse for that cost. here may be a diamond in the ruff out there.but I'm not interested in aking my time to find it. art of the conflict is the mind-set in our rural area where the average erson thinks any ole' horse is good enough to jump on and go for a ride. uying a fjord for $5, 6, 7000? NO WAY!!! igh. elting going on here in NW WI. My sun conure parrot sits on his daytime erch near two big windows. This morning he started screeching with a ajor purpose so I went to look. Sure enough...a HUGE red-tailed hawk was lying around the yard. Same parrot also warns me when the eagles are out nd about. They just know danger. :) inda in WI To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: selling Fjords From: fjord...@aol.com Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:26:56 -0500 This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com I want to add this: the setting your horse is in will make a difference as o whether you will attract a buyer. DEFINITELY!! This is one of my main problems... I'm in a small town with my horses out in a small pasture. I have no arena, it's wet, muddy etc. Almost impossible to show a horse to someone that expects (wants) to see something that looks like it's ready to step into a show ring. But, what can you do? Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Cottage Grove OR 97424 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: ubscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e H-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw lassified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
future of fjords/selling fjords
This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com Good Afternoon, List Have enjoyed the discussion of fjord types. I own three fjords. All three are mid to heavy draft. The youngest, gelding, age 7 has been trained to ride and drive. He is my daughter's favorite to ride..so, he has more experience under saddle than pulling a cart. This gelding is nearly 14.2 and a BIG boy with a huge head. There is nothing fine boned about him. However, my daughter thinks he is the BOMB!!! Why? He LOVES to canter. My daughter has NO INTEREST in driving. NONE, nada... She (and her age mates) are the future for fjord shows - and, future fjord owners/breeders/promoters. Young people prefer to ride and love to ride fjords. Frankly, I like to ride and will until I can no longer get my butt in the saddle. I also enjoy driving..and purposefully learned to drive knowing one day I would not ride. Young people (and more mature as well) want fjords that RIDE...WELL...all three gaits. They want to show their fjords and want them to be mannerly, collected. If you want to sell your fjord/fjords...have them trained to move well/collected at the walk, trot and canterriding and driving. Most folks do not have the skill, time or desire to work with a fjord to bring it to a place where it can be shown or safely ridden at all three gaits. I LOVE driving my fjord - but, we ride more. We have a choice..and for now, riding wins!!! Fine boned, mid-draft, drafty...matters not. A well trained, collected, horse at all three gaits is a joy to own and to ride. Confirmation and temperament paired with a knowledgeable trainer, IMO, will tell you what you need to know to fully enjoy your fjord or market your horse to the right buyer..and the right discipline. If you are a trainer...you are half-way there and can save a bunch of money :) JMHO on a dreary damp fall day in NW Wisconsin. Linda Baker LottieGrantsburg WIOwner of Sven (driving buddy), Lena (ride/drive), Hasse (ride/drive) Adoption Loss is the only trauma in the world where the victims are expected by the whole of society to be grateful - The Reverend Keith C. Griffith, MBE Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
General on Selling Fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] There are others on the List who have more experience that I do; my guess is that Carol Rivoire has sold more Fjords than anyone, but I will take a stab at this topics. I have found that the market for Fjords is geographically much larger than it is for other breeds of horses. It certainly is regional and most likely it is national. Some of my Fjord sales have been local but I have sold horses to homes in New York, Florida and California, too. I consider that fairly typical when I think of where we found our horses -- Ohio, New York, Oregon, Missouri and Canada. The location of your market does influence how you direct your advertising dollars -- I use print ads in the Herald and two local horse pubs, have a web site, and send periodic e-mail announcements out via Constant Contact. I use some of the horse sales websites if I have an older horse. I don't bother with the foals. I also network a lot. I can't stress how important it is to get to know and work with your other local Fjord owners and breeders. I agree that we are competitors, but it's very important to help each other. I primarily offer foals for sale, but like many breeders, I have plenty of queries for older, made horses. If I don't have what the buyer is looking for, I will refer them to other breeders or owners who might have a suitable Fjord. It's a 2-way street; I've also gotten buyers referred to me by other breeders. Collaborating is something I value. In Virginia, several of us owner/breeders, have banded together to advertise our horses. It actually saves us money to have one large ad listing our farms. In the last Fjord Herald (or at least the last one I saw), my article on the Virginia Fjord Foal Festival was published. Basically it was an open house to showcase Fjords and a number of breeders participated. As a group, we sold several horses through that open house. While I do believe that seeing and touching a Fjord really helps make a sale, I'm also the first to agree that many of my buyers are Fjord owners or persons who had had a prior experience with a Fjord. Partly this is due to the fact we primarily sell foals. I don't sell foals to inexperienced horse owners. Now if I had a field full of trained Fjords that any beginner could ride, well then I would have it made! Margaret A. Bogie Ironwood Farm Rixeyville, VA http://www.ironwood-farm.com ***Fjords for Sale: 2003 Gray and Brown Dun geldings, 2005 Red Dun Weanling Colt***
general on selling fjords.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just for my own information and it might be interesting to other folks on the list. Those of you who have been successful - where do you get the most inquiries from when you sell your fjords? People interested in Driving,draft, riding, dressage, other? Have you had much difficulty selling them? How do potential people find you best- in person, shows, internet, print advertising, functions hosted on your own place? What is the single biggest obstacle that you see in marketing? Kathy in SE Idaho - after mondays blizzard and flooding it is at least sunshiney today ( but cold)
Re: general on selling fjords.
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi--I haven't sold any horses, but I looked on equine.com for (local) fjords, and that's how I found mine to purchase. Melinda On 4/19/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just for my own information and it might be interesting to other folks on the list. Those of you who have been successful - where do you get the most inquiries from when you sell your fjords? People interested in Driving,draft, riding, dressage, other? Have you had much difficulty selling them? How do potential people find you best- in person, shows, internet, print advertising, functions hosted on your own place? What is the single biggest obstacle that you see in marketing? Kathy in SE Idaho - after mondays blizzard and flooding it is at least sunshiney today ( but cold) -- Coaching with Melinda Schumacher, MD Personal Empowerment through Creative Expression and Equine Experiential Learning Fly Without Wings www.flywithoutwings.net Gestalt Practitioner www.gestaltcleveland.org EAGALA Level I Certified www.eagala.org
selling Fjords
This message is from: Dave and Patti Walter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reena, I can find you a THIRD FJORD! :- Patti Jo Walter www.franciscreekfjords.com
selling Fjords in CA
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Everyone- I have received several emails about Fjords for sale since I mentioned my efforts to promote them here in my area. I would like to suggest that you place ads on an extremely popular site called Bay Area Equestrian. Text ads are free and photo ads are very inexpensive. This site gets zillions of hits as browsers read the message board, bulletin board and articles which are updated daily. Check it out at www.bayequest.com / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
Re: selling fjords and update on TB rescue in MN
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Catherine; After foaling our big boy, Hasse, the thought of selling him tears at my heart. He is such a darling and, though I don't know alot about young horses in general, I believe he will be just like his mothersweet, willing and wonderful!! I often wonder if we should sell him...not because we don't love him but because I want him to be used and given a fun and exciting life. We have a great time here - use our horses quite a bit - but, 5 horses is alot for me to work with by myself and my daughter will not be living at home after this year. (She will either be in vet school or working/ going to school and waiting for a second try at vet school). In the meantime, we are moving east of the Fargo/Moorhhead area..oh dear. The only comfort I have is that Sven and Lena are on schedule to be trained as a team to pull a hay wagon or people mover (hopefully spring, or forsure, fall) and Hasse could come along tied to the wagon.right???..so could learn and be exercised. My gut tells me Sven and Lena may not be right for each other as a team because Sven has a great, MOVING, walk and Lena is pretty ho-humI have been told the pace is more important than the likeness in height??? So, me thinks :) Hasse and Lena might be a better team?? I think I am telling myself that so I don't have to think about selling Hasse:):):) So, Catherine,I am glad you shared that it is difficult to sell the babies - or any fjord friend, for that matter - and I love that you strive for the very best home for them. If all horse breeders would abide by that we would not have the abuse and neglect we hear about. Speaking of abuse - remember the 45 TB's Janne and I wrote about? They have been rescued by our Minnesota Hooved Animal Association. All are recovering, adoption arrangements are underway and foster homes are being arranged for those who need long term care. The doof who owned them said he did not realize they were undernourished - then added he did not like fat horses:( Our local radio station had a fellow speaking on the hoarding of animals - often called, collecting. Most are dogs and cats - but, he said horses in general suffer more abuse whether in large numbers or just a few. The dream come true of owning a horse often becomes a bigger commitment financially than alot of first time owners realize - when finances become tight, corners are cut and neglect can occur. Regarding hoarding it is a mental disorder. That is why a person will be charged with abuse and neglect...then, a year or two later is charged again. The person does not see the animals as neglected...they love them and feel that are being well cared for. Very sad!! The website mentioned ion the radio program is hoarding.com (I think??). I am off to spread manure - I would prefer to hire someone to haul the stuff away but husband insists we sit on tractors for 3 hours twice a year. It is cold so out come my fleece lined jeans:) Then, off to my friend, Susan Heyvaert's place (owner of Major ,the fjord) to horse around in her heated barn and arena. An indoor arena is at the top of my list when we move near Fargo/Moorhead!!! New appliances, carpet and whatnot for the house??? THAT can wait! HAHAHAHA!!! Enjoy the day everyone! Linda in Minnesota
Re: Popped Splints/What To Consider When Selling Fjords/Websites
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] but I have been told that he cannot be shown in any classes that concern confirmation because his splints have popped.. I think it was due to training at too young of an age. As far as I know, you can show him in confirmation classes, and may even do just fine. Gail Russell Forestville CA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Popped Splints/What To Consider When Selling Fjords/Websites
This message is from: Lierin The Lovable Lemon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey all, Ok, this might be abit long, as I have a few issues I'd like to address! Please have patience :) I'm curious to know if any of you have had problems with your fjords popping their splints? Trygve is an awesome gelding, but I have been told that he cannot be shown in any classes that concern confirmation because his splints have popped.. I think it was due to training at too young of an age. Next, I think I am going to be selling my baby :(. I wish I didn't have to, but I think I don't have too much of a choice. I'm going into highschool rodeo next year, so I have to start with intensive training in my paint, Phoenix. I'm not really sure what all is considered when people buy fjords. What sort of price (ballpark range) should I be asking? Trygve is a gelding, and 6 years old, as of March 5, and he can be ridden English/Western, basically anything. He's in great shape right now, and kids have ridden him often in 4-H. Total sweetheart! Does need good discipline though, at first, so he knows he needs to listen. Pretty much spook proof, and is comfortable anywhere (Outdoor or indoor). He hasn't been driven yet, but I know he would accept it as if he'd done it all his life. I might even get him started before I sell. I don't really know what else to include. (Naming all of his good qualities makes me wish I could keep him.. :( lol) Could anyone clue me in? Or if you know of any sites that could get me more informed.. Please post. Last of all, I have been working with web design for quite awhile now, and would like to ask if anyone needs their site redone, or even one made from scratch? I will complete them on my computer, and send the files to you. This will be free, as I'd like some practice working with my new HTML editor. What have you got to lose, it's free! ;) All I will need you to do is send me the photos of your horses, if you have any, and you will need to upload them, unless you have a place where it's possible for me to! Thanks alot, Lierin Trygve _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
Selling Fjords
This message is from: Janne Myrdal [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi there, and greetings from hot and muggy N. Dakota. Just wanted to put in a couple of words about selling Fjords. I went through Betsy Bauer to sell a gelding of mine and wanted to publicly thank her for a great job She works hard to find the right match for both the horses and the buyers. And as she knows fjords s well, it is easy to explain the horses and their comfirmation etc to her. She is carrying on the great heritage her father passed down to the Fjord world, and I would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone selling any of their beloved fjords. My gelding is with a great new owner in California, and tho I miss him, I have great peace about the fact that he will be well taken care of and used to his potential. It is hard to part with great horses, but sometimes, as we all know, time is not there to do them all justice, and then the best is a new owner with time on their hands. Thanks Betsy for job well done, keep up the good Fjord work. Janne Edinburg, ND where my Fjords have gotten lots of TV and newspaper coverage this month, fun fun fun.
Selling Fjords Via Betsy
This message is from: Betsy Bauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello List and Particularly those who are selling fjords. I agree with many of you who are torn with selling your fjords. I know it would be hard for me to sell mine who came from Hestdalen... and yes, when I represent those fjords that I market for some of you, I remind buyers that they are not mindless machines. They will play the Who's the Boss game, and apply their personalities to their actions. Hopefully after the bonding period, the partnership of the new owner and your fjord becomes a win- win situation. Many of my sellers have mentioned that the folks buying their fjord are S nice. Also, I would like to say that when I respond to buyers, I include prices so for those who are in the $1,000. price range, I can head them off for you and not waste your time. Some of you haven't mentioned price and choose to field all your own inquiries. Either way it helps to have a neutral person in-between you and the seller to find out information and give a little boost to your sale. After all, I know you'd rather be outside working with your fjords. Again my services are available to you for a 6% finder's fee. Betsy Bauer www.fjordpony.com 559-645-4111 9 -9 PST
