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Spanish Andalusian
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How Much Does an Andalusian Horse Cost?
Suggested reading "What
is an Andalusian...?"
There
is a horse out there for everyone. However, Andalusians fall into their own
category. They are not "cheap" The starting price to get into the breed is much
higher than other breeds. There are not many under saddle for sale. A strong
return on investment keeps the prices for young horses high. And many factors
increase (or decrease) the horse's value.
So first of all, you must ask yourself. Do I want a show quality/breeding
quality horse - if so, am I willing to pay the price? Do I want a pleasure horse
and don't care what the papers are? and if so, can I still pay the price?
Ask yourself ... What is your budget for an Andalusian? Can you sell a few
horses? Mortgage that house? Get a relative to go in with you? ... Because even
with today's economic climate where good deals can be found, they are still not
cheap.
If you have...
Under $5,000. This just doesn't
happen with purebreds that often. Purebred Spanish (PRE) foals MINIMUM price is
around $7,000 unless something is wrong with it. You may be able to get a sick
or unhealthy horse, or a very low quality Andalusian in this range. If this is
your price range, consider buying an Azteca or half-Andalusian or saving your
$$.
$5,000 to $10,000. Lots of crossbreds
(Aztecas, sporthorses) and half-Andalusians are available in this price range.
You will also find Spanish Portuguese types, American bred types, newborn foals, in-utero
foals, and weanlings. Sometimes yearlings can be bought in this price
range, although the ones that breeders would like to keep are usually priced
higher. Young Pure Spanish horses that are inscribed with Spain may be purchased
in this price range. Usually the best young horses are kept by the breeder or
bought out first. Sometimes the best horses are purchased before conception or
in-utero. Often times breeders are cutting back or need to sell and will price
their young horses in this range in order to sell them.
Between $10,000 and $12,000. This is a
good price range to find a quality half-Andalusian of riding age, any young
Andalusian, and sometimes a yearling or two-year old. The American-bred horses
or non-Spanish papered horses will sell in this price range at various ages. The
Spanish papered (PRE) horses are usually sold in this range only if young.
Occasionally an older mare beyond her prime may be sold in this range,
$12,000 to $15,000 You could get a really nice
weanling (top of the line) Pure Spanish horse in this price range. Or perhaps
the best yearling from the herd. Sometimes you will find a breeder cutting back
and offering a young Andalusian in this range. A really well bred and well
trained gelding could be bought in this range. If you are looking for a stallion
prospect, look at young horses in this price range.
$15,000 to $20,000 A nicely bred
young mare can be purchased in this price range, or the up and coming young colt
(stallion quality). You might also get a mare in foal. You could find something decent to start with that is already pregnant
or ready to breed. You will get a return on your investment more quickly. Horses
started under saddle and possibly revised with Spain for their Spanish papers
would be difficult to find in this range, but not impossible.
$20,000 to $25,000. This is where some
of the best PRE (approved) horse deals come in. Also, show horses with a good
record may be sold here.
$25,000 and up. Usually you would need
this much to buy a high quality PRE (Spain) horse of breeding quality and
started under saddle. Also you will need this much if planning on importing a
horse from Spain. Dressage training could add to the price.
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