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Post by JoeP on May 6, 2013 19:57:05 GMT
I knew she was going to Germany to buy horses but I didn't really it was that close to Bremen. I should have made an announcement beforehand!
She was the designated bidder at an auction, and bought 3 horses for friends (who went there as well, of course, and rode and checked out the horses before). She's quite happy with her current horse so was able to be more detached.
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Post by Moose on May 7, 2013 17:28:38 GMT
I will not make jokes about horseburgers I will not make jokes about horseburgers I will not ..
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Post by Alvamiga on May 7, 2013 18:52:04 GMT
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Post by raspberrybullets on May 7, 2013 20:19:49 GMT
Ha!
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Post by ming on May 7, 2013 20:36:10 GMT
I love horses! Do ask your sister to send some pictures, I'd love to see them if you don't mind, JoeP!
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Post by Moose on May 7, 2013 21:16:28 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2013 7:41:31 GMT
Wow, I was wondering if you meant that Verden. That's very close to Bremen.
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Post by JoeP on May 8, 2013 19:05:36 GMT
Indeed it is, hence the thread.
I doubt very much you pay €11,000 at auction for a horse destined for a burger ... although maybe after a few years, if it breaks a leg ... And she spoke about another horse one of the party wanted whose opening bid was set at €40,000. I can't believe people spent this kind of money on animals. Admittedly, if you buy a 4 year old with potential and train it up, you can sell it for a lot more - my sister has made some good deals this way.
Photos: these particular horses haven't been delivered yet. I think they will come via courier, presumably while the buyers are out, and will be left on the neighbours' doorstep or something. Or do they come flat-pack? I'm not sure. But I'm sure I can get some photos.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2013 5:58:48 GMT
As far as I know, people from all over the world come to Verden to buy horses. I keep wondering how the horses are delivered to different countries.
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Post by Miisa on May 9, 2013 9:31:36 GMT
I can't believe people spent this kind of money on animals. You aren't so much buying an animal at that point, but a set of genes. I would guess the 40.000€ was for a stallion, not a gelding or even a mare.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2013 18:04:27 GMT
I can't believe people spent this kind of money on animals. You aren't so much buying an animal at that point, but a set of genes. I would guess the 40.000€ was for a stallion, not a gelding or even a mare. It's still ridiculous in a way. Although I do understand you can make a lot of money that way.
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Post by ming on May 9, 2013 18:29:13 GMT
I thought I'll buy a horse in the future but now I'm not so sure! :shock:
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Post by tangent on May 9, 2013 19:07:37 GMT
I doubt very much you pay €11,000 at auction for a horse destined for a burger ... although maybe after a few years, if it breaks a leg ... Racehorses are often given drugs such as phenylbutazone (bute) that prohibit its use in burgers.
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Post by Miisa on May 9, 2013 19:09:10 GMT
My dog's breeder still owns the breeding rights to my new puppy, so she potentially stands to gain 5000€ or so from her in a couple of years (1200€ per puppy, averaging 5 pups per litter, take off expenses). So for her worth the 600€ off the full price I would have paid normally. Of course, it's always a gamble as the dog could end up having no pups at all, but shows why someone would pay big, as should be much the same for genes of a prize race horse.
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Post by Alvamiga on May 9, 2013 19:28:32 GMT
What if she is sullied and has mongrels?
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Post by Miisa on May 9, 2013 20:19:15 GMT
Then I suspect I will be in breach of our contract.
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Post by Moose on May 9, 2013 20:29:36 GMT
Hmm I've never heard of that before. I'd have paid the extra and sold the pups myself *looks round at the potential breeding stock she has in her living room* *sighs* *loves them anyway*
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