I'd really appreciate some advice. I'm in the process of buying a horse for my daughter who is 14 years old but has only just come to riding so is a beginner. I had horses 30 years ago but I've been out of the equine world for years, however I'm having lots of support looking and the horse will be kept at livery so lots of knowledgeable support later. However, I am being left, having found the right horse, to negotiate the price and I'm not sure where to pitch things. I feel the horse is a bit overpriced and a couple of people agree with me but others at the yard say it's worth paying for such a suitable horse (and many of them spend major money on competition horses so see my negotiations as easy!). The horse in question is a 15.1hh 7yo (rising 8 in Jan) grey mare, a cob, schoolmistress, well schooled, easy to manage, the owner wants £4K (no tack etc inc) and there has clearly been some interest at this level. I'm thinking more like £3-3.5k (subject to vetting of course). The seller has an excellent reputation locally for horses she uses for teaching and the ones she's sold before. I know it's tricky but does anyone have thoughts about the price?
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