Advertise him as ugly as sin. Some people go for that.
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But what if he found out?!? He would be crushed.
I remember the first time I saw him. He was three and we had actually gone to look at his dad (Rocky), but when the owner called Rocky, Rocket and his brother Monty came too…while Rocky went to the owner and the bucket of oats, Rocket and Monty went to see my husband and search his pockets. DH immediately thought they were the smartest horses he had ever met.
At the time I didn’t know Morgans could be gaited, so I thought Rocket and Monty were lame, but DH loved them, so we went back to try them on a less wet/rainy days. The owner (older man) told us his daughter had been on Rocket before so I got on him, but had DH lead us and he was awesome. Turned out that he had never been sat on before! He was easy to train every step of the way. (and was the second horse I ever trained). Also, because he was so smooth and quiet, and would often ride him bareback in the winter…and he was the one who connected my seat bones to a horses hind legs…something I had never even considered before. That funny looking horse taught me lots. Now I feel nostalgic.
He is adorable!
How old is he now?? Or did I miss that?
i would sell him as an older childs pony, as in a good 2nd pony not the best in looks but does take care of his rider will excell in any sphere judging by the photo you have a cracking pony that would suit some serious teeanger wanting to compete in mixed events that pony may not look good to some but he has a lot going for himself i can tell just by the picture i would have in uk and have him do juniors bsja, and pc activites to include hunter trialing, x/c sj riding pony and working hunter pony he be worth his weight in gold
i like him as hes honest just look at that kid and the confidence over the jump that pony knows his stuff
advertise him on 4h or pc web pages or even hunting web pages he will take a junior round or small adult and dont sell him short- as in to cheap as then you will get rough bods come up you want a decent home for this honest boy in uk he would easily fetch up to 5k just as he is
dont sell him to a pure novice rider one that just come of lead rein hence why i said hes 2nd pony- a pure confidence giver to those that want to go up a gear he will take them there in safety
He’s solid looking, just not gorgeous for flashy.
Write a catchy headline like " This horse has Inner Beauty"
“Though not the flashiest horse in the barn, he is the most reliable and honest and happy to work horse in the barn”. And then describe his specific qualities.
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I don’t want to risk this turning into a sales post, so leaving that out on purpose…but he is too young to get his driver’s license…but could have his learners.
Too bad he’s not in Ontario. I need a horse like that now that my lovely mare is lame and will likely be a very expensive pet.
One of the coolest horses I ever had the privilege of knowing and riding was a rather unattractive Appy gelding that everyone pooh-poohed because his conformation was a little wonky and he just wasn’t a pretty boy. But he had a huge heart and would jump the moon if you asked him. He had the most generous and loveable personality and was just delightful to be around. I would happily fill my barn with horses like him. Keep trying…I hope your boy lands in a home where his good qualities will be appreciated.
He looks and sounds adorable.
Question - what does “missing to a jump” mean?
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He looks and sounds adorable.
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The rider picks a bad distance.
I think he’s adorable too! We had this sin ugly Appy at our barn too, who was actually spayed because she was such a witch on the ground. But under saddle she was a dream and could jump the moon too. Definitely need some better photos, even if you just have to do some cute photo ops since the weather is so bad. I would think people locally would understand.
I’m with the rest of the crowd. I was expecting fugly, which he is not.
Here’s your ad…
Ugliest horse in the world. Don’t look…he will burn your eyes!
Ok so if you’re still reading this, maybe you need to get your eyes checked. Or maybe he’s the horse for you.
Rocket is by far the ugliest horse I’ve ever seen. I need him gone because all of the other horses laugh at him. I mean really, who ever heard of an appy Morgan cross?(Someone must have left a gate open!)
Rocket needs someone who is kind and can look past his hideous color. I’ve tried to counsel him because he knows he is ugly because he has a heart of gold (It’s what’s on the inside that counts right?) and he tries so hard to please people. I mean, he will let anyone ride him because he so desperately wants his own person. He’s that kind of solid good guy that protects his rider, whether it’s a little kid or a nervous newbie, it’s like he knows he needs to be a steady Eddie.
Rocket is the kind of horse you can use for lessons, put your husband on to go for romantic trail rides, or just stick out in the field to use his ugly looks to scare away the bears.
He’s got a trot to die for and that rocking horse canter that makes him easy to ride. And believe it or not, he’s gaited. (Really. No joke. He’s a gaited Appy lol) so he’s really very versatile. I think that’s why he does so well in Dressage to be honest. He’s smart, flexible, and willing. He’s a cute mover, if you can look past his horrid looks.
He’s a smaller guy so everyone thinks he’s a POA but I tell them he’s from Alberta so I created a new breed…Ponies of Alberta. There’s only 2 that I know of, him and his brother so you’d have a very rare breed.
I really need to sell him so I can replace the mirrors in the indoor. They always crack when he goes by because he’s just not pretty. It’s getting expensive! I was hoping that over the years he might get more attractive but I don’t think it’s going to happen. He’s 15 so maybe invest in some of that horsey spray paint before you turn him out with your herd. He’s low man here, maybe some fancy artwork will help him at his new home.
Just please, don’t look directly at him. You might turn to stone if you do. I lost a good instructor that way. I really liked her.
So if you need a good ol boy in your barn for the kids, your guests or even if you’re just a little timid and don’t want a big horse, come check him out. Just bring some eye protection.
Love the ad! That would be just the way to sell him! I bet it would work.
We have a similiar beastie for sale in my area. The opening line is “Are you the kind of girl that prefers a sense of humor over good looks, then Dobbin my be the man for you”
Caught my attention and if I was looking would certainly go take a look at him. I actually prefer to look for personality and one of my best ever was an ugly as sin quarter pony with no top front teeth who was orange. But that pony could turn in a respectable 1st level test then pack the SS kids around a course with auto-changes.
I bought my horse knowing full well he isn’t very pretty. His colour is just fine (chestnut QH with tons of chrome) but he has more scars then I can count (and some are down right huge!!) and event ho he is 15yrs old, his bum is a good 1.5" higher then his shoulders. His old owner also had his halter too tight so we are working on getting his naked nose band grown back in.
BUT he is the brains and attitude I have been looking for.
The first thing the seller asked me when I called about him was “Do you have plans to show him in halter?? No, good cause you won’t win lol”
Play up the uglyness, and maybe mention he had to make up for that with his winning personality 
Good luck!
Heavens, I was expecting much worse. Assuming he is priced appropriately, most buyers know he’s no plain bay 17.1 conformation Hunter from France. Seen much, much worse, including Crocodile mentioned earlier back when Twinkie showed him-that was one fugly, jug headed Appy.
I’d go word of mouth. The fact he has a long history of usefulness with you may lead buyers to accept he has been serviceably sound for years and skip anything more then a basic look see from the vet. Especially if he is priced for that. Not everybody antes up 800+ for a PPE on a horse with a service record in a reasonable price range-I never did on that type horse.
I would not play up the ugly as has been suggested…he’s not that ugly, just different. Play up the Appy ancestry- History of hard working horses with unique Native American ties. And he is a traditional Appy, not a QH.
I know we all think these goofy funny ads are funny. And they ARE funny. But I would never call on one because my assumption would be that the seller is a crackpot/overly sentimental and unrealistic and I can’t be bothered to deal with that. A quasi-funny, catchy title is one thing. A whole ad written from the horse’s POV or full of jokes or similar-- I run screaming. I don’t have the energy and patience for kids and crazy sellers. An ad like post #74 would make me assume one or both.
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I know we all think these goofy funny ads are funny. And they ARE funny. But I would never call on one because my assumption would be that the seller is a crackpot/overly sentimental and unrealistic and I can’t be bothered to deal with that. A quasi-funny, catchy title is one thing. A whole ad written from the horse’s POV or full of jokes or similar-- I run screaming. I don’t have the energy and patience for kids and crazy sellers. An ad like post #74 would make me assume one or both.[/QUOTE]
This.
Also, he’s cute and quirky-looking and a solid citizen and whatever but he’s also “aged” (at least 15 per the learner’s permit comment) and gaited.
I can almost guarantee that it’s not his looks but the above two factors that are making it hard to sell him.
I think you need to use word of mouth to find someone in need of a first horse, a trail horse, a low-level schoolie, etc.
