The question is as simple as that.
Where do breeders find their broodmares?
(other than a breed association website)
If someone were to sell a broodmare–where would an advertisement pick up the most traffic?
If you are selling your gorgeous mare, I bet someone on here would scoop her up in a heartbeat…lol.
ewarmbloods would be my top pick, then the usual suspects, dreamhorse, warmbloods for sale etc followed by the breed assn. website (which is free if you are a member). I’d also post on FB and if the mare is in foal, ask the stallion owner to post on their sales page and FB page.
Back when I was putting my little mare herd together, this was my method (not necessarily in order).
Personal websites of breeders that I respect.
Breed association sales pages (web and print).
Word of mouth - asking breeders that I respect if they have anything ot know of anything that might be available.
I didn’t even try to wade through most of the big sales sites. There were too many horses that were misrepresented, such as, Hanoverian = unregistered horse that had an unapproved Hanoverian somewhere in the woodpile, proven broodmare = mare had a foal of questionable quality, etc., etc.
Sad, but true.
This is perfect for me right now 
We are looking at purchasing a place next year and want to begin a small herd.
I know so many people with mares right now that its hard to say WAIT! Lol
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If you are selling your gorgeous mare, I bet someone on here would scoop her up in a heartbeat…lol.[/QUOTE]
We would in a heartbeat if we had the cash on hand to buy her!
That was my concern.
It seems as though the usual sites are just too big. I looked through dreamhorse this morning and didn’t find anything “broodmare” specific…
unless broodmare is listed under disciplinary…?
It just seems like too big of an odd duck pond to put a breed specific broodmare up on those sites.
Is it suggested to email breeding farms specifically? I wasn’t sure if this was considered a little annoying or crossing the socially acceptable bounds.
An inquiry wanting to buy a horse is never crossing socially acceptable bounds. Trust me.
Selling one? if the mare is truly what the breeder is producing/using, then i don’t see why not. If you contact Hilltop wanting to sell them a spotted magikal gypsi vanner, well…
I keep a short list of breeders whose programs I admire. Some of those breeders are in NA, some are in Germany, and some are in Denmark. When I am contacted by people looking for broodmares, I send them on to these particular breeders.
I had been recently looking in Denmark for a particular mare, but various reoccurring health issues have forced me to reconsider. If I was in the market now for a broodmare, I would give a serious look at the mares in the Highlife auction. There are some nicely bred horses there, and a few mares in particular have very interesting production records. 
Are you on Facebook?
There are several Facebook groups such as Hanoverian Horses For Sale, Oldenburg Horses for Sale, and possibly Warmbloods For Sale - where people list their mares etc. The Hanoverian page asks posters to list price, place and contact info.
Good luck.
PS - I bought some of mine in Germany, at the Elite auction, or through references, some I bred, one came from a breeder I respect and trust.
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Is it suggested to email breeding farms specifically? I wasn’t sure if this was considered a little annoying or crossing the socially acceptable bounds.[/QUOTE]
I personally find it a little rude when someone adds my business email to a list that sends out “horses for sale” emails (even if they don’t send often).
I found 2 of my mares on Dreamhorse and another from the breeder I once worked for. I regularly advertise on Warmloods-For-Sale.com and would look there first if buying right now.
I think a lot depends on whether your mare is high end or a bargain. I am always shopping for a steal, but I imagine someone who is willing to pay a good price wants to go through a trainer/breeder/friend to get something that is proven top quality.
I have advertised a broodmare for sale on dreamhorse. I checked the website and the way I listed is as follows:
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Horse Skills,
Disciplines,
Attributes:
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- Broodmare Only
Don’t forget that COTH has online classifieds as well. I so wish I needed a broodmare because I just love Swain.
The last broodmare I bought (last summer) I found on the warmbloods-for-sale site. I also plan to lease a mare next year that was offered to me by another breeder.
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Back when I was putting my little mare herd together, this was my method (not necessarily in order).
Personal websites of breeders that I respect.
Breed association sales pages (web and print).
Word of mouth - asking breeders that I respect if they have anything ot know of anything that might be available.
I didn’t even try to wade through most of the big sales sites. There were too many horses that were misrepresented, such as, Hanoverian = unregistered horse that had an unapproved Hanoverian somewhere in the woodpile, proven broodmare = mare had a foal of questionable quality, etc., etc.
Sad, but true.[/QUOTE]
This. As far as listing her for sale try the breed association website (she’s an ATA PSB mare & an outstanding TB mare).
There is a Facebook page just developed called Warmblood Broodmares for Sale, Lease, Trade, or Free.
Diane Halpin and/or Laurel Leaf Hanoverians: Facebook
