When Will You Sell the Young Warmblood Horse You Bred?

In the Warmblood Sport Horse market, it is hard to sell young horses until they are at least under saddle (3 years), but more often under saddle with some show experience. Many trainers and riders don't even want them until they are 5 years old. They know that younger horses require a special type of rider and with their busy show schedules they would rather not have to take the time required for young horses. The Warmblood breeder with young Sport Horse prospects must be willing to invest the time and training into developing talented young horses that will fit the requirements of the average amateur rider, because that is the biggest market. Horses that need a professional or advanced rider might go on to be a truly great horse, but the market for them is small and very competitive.

When people call to inquire about breeding to my stallion, I always ask the prospective breeder what their plans are for the foal that they will be producing. Some are breeding to a mare they really like but is no longer rideable, so they are hoping to get something as good or better for themselves. Others are breeding a mare that is still being ridden but they want another similar or better than her for themselves or to sell, and others are simply breeding to sell. Many have unrealistic ideas about selling the foal before or just after weaning. This can be done, but usually at a really low price or with a proven combination of mare and stallion with offspring that are already showing and in the ribbons.

Breeding Warmblood Sport Horses requires an investment in time as well as money. The good news is that if you have those resources plus the ability to train your young horses correctly, you will earn a reputation for breeding talented, easy to ride horses. People will buy not only the horses you spent a lot of time and money on, but some will also want the younger, untrained horses to put into their own training program. They know you are breeding quality horses because you have a successful track record.

So, when will you sell the Warmblood Sport Horse you bred? Probably when they are 3 - 5 years old, and definitely when the quality and training of your horse meets the requirements and expectations of the buyer who has sufficient funds!

Linda Wanstreet owns Lost World Farms, LLC in Holly, Michigan and LWF Sport Horses in Ortonville, Michigan where they board, breed, train, show, and sell Warmblood Sport Horses. Some of the young horses they have available for sale are at Horses For Sale in Michigan.