Questionnaire #1 - Buyers
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This questionnaire is designed as a condensed version of what you and I need to know regarding yourself as a purchaser. This is private client information and as such, no one else will have access to it. It is simply a tool to help me evaluate your needs as my client.
There is no charge for this initial consultation. You may send it to me or keep it as a rudimentary guideline from where to start looking for your equine match.
- Name:
- Address:
- Sex: M ( ) F ( ) Age:
- List any physical disabilities that may interfere with your co-ordination or concentration:
- What is your previous experience with horses:
- Riding style: English ( ) Western ( )
- Type, color, size, sex, age and breed of horse preferred:
- Any special requests regarding horse's training level or experience:
- A vet check is suggested but not required. Would you consent to having one performed on a serious prospective purchase? Yes ( ) No ( )
- List any negative experiences you have had with your horse or anyone else's horse (no matter how trivial it may seem to you at this point):
- Price range: (Keep in mind that although there are plenty of good deals to be had, the old saying, “you get what you pay for” generally rings true in the horse world.)
- Horses are my:
( ) casual hobby (occasional pleasure riding)
( ) serious hobby (showing, clinics and lessons)
( ) serious interest (breeding and promoting your own stock/business)
( ) passion (all of the above)
This question is important as it will eventually dictate the amount of time and
money you will be spending on your horse.
- Please give me a realistic opinion of your personal skill level with horses:
Be hard on yourself, as this will save you a lot of heartache, frustration and possible injury in the future. Many people, particularly first time buyers, find themselves ‘over horsed’ talent-wise, which can often lead to horse owners quitting the horse industry permanently or being seriously hurt. Please be real about this question! It is probably the most important one on the questionnaire.
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Questionnaire #2 - Sellers
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The following questionnaire is designed to provide a profile of a client’s horse in order to find a complementary match (possible owner) for that horse. Comments will be listed along with the pictures and pedigree(where applicable). Information will be listed will be at my discretion. Please keep in mind that although it is necessary to post all of the positive attributes of the horse, it is equally important to make the prospective purchaser aware of any health concerns, behaviors and training information that could affect their relationship with the horse. You will find that if you are forthright with all pertinent information, the purchaser and horse will have a much better chance of success as a match.The purchaser will respect your honesty and your horse will have a better chance of being understood and treated accordingly. Both sides win!
- Horse's Name: Age:
Breed: Colour:
Height: Pedigree: (if applicable)
- Training history:
- Previous injuries pertinent to the continued soundness of the horse:
- On a scale from 1 to 5 how would you rate your horse for the following:
- disposition ( )
1 being quiet and reliable, 5 being "hot"
- temperament ( )
1 being solid and dependable, 5 being easily stimulated and quick to react
- level of training ( )
1 being green or inexperienced, 5 being highly educated in his/her discipline
- riding out e.g. a trail ride ( )
1 being dependable and obedient, 5 being unpredictable
- type of training: English/Western
- Does your horse,when ridden out alone or away from his buddies:
( ) trust his/her rider and respond in a calm obedient manner
( ) misbehave
If he does misbehave, what exactly does he do?
- How does your horse react to other horses such as pasture mates or horses kept nearby? Please be as honest as possible with this question as other animals could be injured if the new owner is not made aware of the new individual's social behavior.
- General behavior – please answer each question individually.
On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being ‘never’ and 5 being ‘always’, is your horse:
friendly ( ) respectful ( ) easy to catch ( )
easy to load ( ) trailers well ( )
ties for an extended period of time ( )
can be ridden safely in fairly close contact with strange horses ( )
tolerates dogs and other animals ( )
- What is the reason that you have decided to sell this horse? Again, please be as honest as possible with your answer, as it could well determine the success or failure of the horse's next relationship. It should not be considered embarrassing in any way to answer this question. It is not a failure to admit that this particular horse is beyond your physical ability, training level or simply a mismatch of basic personality traits. It is a very wise thing to do, as you are taking the blame off the horse and giving him/her the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps the two of you just were not meant for each other. But this same horse with a different owner could become another person's dream horse.
- Are you willing to negotiate your price? This too is a more important question than you may realize. I have seen people come to an impasse over just a few dollars.
- Are you sure you really want to sell this horse? I have seen people sell their very good horse for all the wrong reasons and live to regret it, so please consider what you might do to improve your relationship with your current horse before you make the decision to sell. Make sure that you are comfortable with and certain of your decision to sell.
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