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Exceptional Reining Horse For Sale
73 Point Finished Reining Mare - Hollywood Dun It X Docs Remedy!!!
2000 Mare - Hollywood Dun It X Docs Remedy2006 NRHA Western Affiliate LNP Champion
2006 CRHA Intermediate Non-Pro Champion
2006 CRHA Limited Non-Pro Champion
2006 NRHA Las Vegas Reining Classic LNP Co-Champion
2006 Jack & Linda Baker Reining Classic - Champion
2006 Hollywood Charity Limited Open Derby Reserve Champion
2005 CRHA LNP Reserve Champion
2004, 2005 & 2006 Jack & Linda Baker Reining Classic - Finalist
2004, 2005 & 2006 Jack & Linda Baker Reining Classic - High Scoring Mare
2004 Del Mar National Horse Show Reining Champion
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING:
Reining Horses For Sale
Working Cow Horses For Sale
AQHA Reining Horses For Sale
APHA Reining Horses For Sale
NRHA Horses For Sale
NRCHA Horses For Sale
WHAT IS REINING?
One of the most frequently asked questions is
"What is Reining"?
Reining is a competitive equestrian event designed to showcase the maneuvers of a working ranch horse. Reining is a judged competition that highlights the athletic ability of a horse through the performance of seven or eight required maneuvers including small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, roll backs over the hocks, 360 degree spins, and exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the reining horse. Dubbed ‘Western Dressage’, this variety of manuevers is linked into a graceful sequence with no observable resistance on the horse's part.
Reining is the fastest growing sport in the equine industry today. The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has flourished over the past 12 years. From 1992 to 2006, NRHA membership grew over 300% and the number of approved shows more than tripled. The annual purses have grown dramatically as well. In 1992, a total of 1.3 million dollars was paid out in NRHA competition purses. By 2004, this figure had mushroomed to over 7.4 million dollars. In 1998 Reining became the first Western Discipline and the sixth Equestrian Discipline overall to be approved by the United States Equestrian Team.
Reining is quickly gaining popularity not only in the USA but throughout the world. In 2000, reining became the first Western Discipline to be approved by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and became a full medal discipline at the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain. Reining was demonstrated at the Olympics in Sydney, Australia and is being considered as a full-fledged Olympic sport for the summer Olympics in 2008 or 2012.
RAISING A PROSPECT
Another frequently asked question is:
"What Does It Really Cost To Raise A Performance Horse Prospect?"
The following is a guideline that we use to determine what the selling price
should be on a given prospect that we offer for sale.
Lease or Depletion Allowance on a Top Quality Broodmare $3,000
Plus-Breeding Fee for a Good Performance Horse Sire $3,500
Plus-Reproduction Related Vet Expenses $750
Plus-Board, Vet, Farrier For The Mare For One Year $3,600
Plus-Board, Vet, Farrier For The Prospect For Three Years $10,800
Plus-Full Professional Training For Two Years $9,600
Total Out-Of-Pocket Investment In The Propsect At Three Years Old $31,250
Normal and Reasonable Profit @ 33% $15,400
Price Of The Prospect At Three Years Old $46,650
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Awesome Reining Horse For Sale
2002 Stallion - Great Red Pine X Doc Tom Tucker
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FAIR MARKET VALUE
Another question that we are asked quite often is:
"What Determines The 'FAIR MARKET VALUE' For A Performance Horse?"
This is a complex question, however the first point that must be made is that the AQHA and APHA Performance Horse Market (Reiners, Cow Horses, Cutters) is a very mature and established market. When a horse has a very low price on it or a very high price, there are always reasons--some apparent and some not so apparent. A cheap price usually turns out NOT to be a bargain. Now with that said here are the factors that determine what the price should be for any given performance horse:
SOUNDNESS AND PHYSICAL CONDITION
This is the single most important quality. Without being sound and in good physical condition,
the other qualities are meanlingless.
BLOODLINES
Pedigrees indicate what the breed is naturally inclined to do. Examine both the top and bottom of the pedigree. This combination represents a composite of both the sire and the dam. A proven and successful line has the tendancy to repeat and produce its dominant traits. You should be able to see the best features of both parents in the offspring. Learn as much as you can about the bloodlines; what did the sire and dam and siblings accomplish, what were they know for, and what were their weaknesses, if any. This will give you an idea of the potential of the individual horse your are considering.
COMPETITION RECORD
Competition success of the parents and the siblings indicate a horse's potential ability to perform a given competitive event better than others. Do the judges know and like the bloodlines. If the parents and the siblings are accomplished, its a good bet the individual horse will also do well in the same or similar competition events.
WHO CAN SUCCESSFULLY SHOW THE HORSE
Horses that can be shown successfully by Youths, Amateurs, Non-Pros as well as Professional riders are usually worth more than a horse that only one level of rider can show successfully. Some of the best AQHA and APHA performance horses started their careers being shown in the open classes by professionals, then successfully moved into the non-pro/amatuer classes and are now being shown by youth competitors.
FUTURE COMPETITION POTENTIAL
Does the horse have many years of competition life remaining or is he
"all used up" and future competition success is doubtful.
BREEDING POTENTIAL
After it completes its competition life, does it have a high probability of being good breeding stock. This is one of the reasons why mares and stallions are usually worth much more than geldings.
LEVEL AND QUALITY OF TRAINING
The value is usually increased if the horse was trained by top professionals in their respective fields.
APPEARANCE AND CONFORMATION
The AQHA and APHA have a set of conformation standards that make up the ideal conformation for the breed in general and for the type of performance events it will compete in specifically. Good conformation leads to fewer soundness issues, as well as improved athletic ability. Appearance is tightly linked to conformation but is much more subjective. However, everthing else being equal, a unique color, a pretty head, or bold and flashy markings usually increase the value and price paid.
DISPOSITION AND TRAINABILITY
Temperment and disposition link directly to the trainability of the horse. Horses with a positive attitude, good work ethic and a willingness to learn are worth more. Much of this goes directly back to the pedigree.
In addition to the foregoing considerations, Three Colts West maintains an extensive database of the actual selling prices of Performance Horses sold at the major NCHA, NRHA and NRCHA sales throughout the year. And we work closely with the pedigree research services. All of these elements are carefully considered as we implement a proven methodology to determine the “fair market value” and in-turn establish the prices for the Performance Horses we offer for sale.
We hope the foregoing will help you to better understand the business side of this question and why and how our horses are priced accordingly.
If you have more questions, or if you want to discuss any topics listed here in more detail, your call or email is always welcome to:
Ranch Office: (760) 434-0104
Mobile Phone: (858) 444-7107
Email: Michael@ThreeColtsWest.com
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Three Colts West, LLC
Reining Horses For Sale
Working Cow Horses For Sale
AQHA Reining Horses For Sale
APHA Reining Horses For Sale
NRHA Horses For Sale
NRCHA Horses For Sale
Ranch Office: (760) 434-0104
Mobile Phone: (858) 444-7107
Email: Michael@ThreeColtsWest.com
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