How are the prices for trainer-owned horses listed on CANTER NE determined?
The listings that you see on the CANTER NE site at any given time may, or may not, be reflective of the general market for retiring Thoroughbreds in the area. We do not set the prices listed for trainer-listed horses (which are different than our horses available for adoption). In the case of a trainer-listed horse, any negotiation over price is strictly between you (as the buyer) and the seller of the horse. As you will read in the general FAQs, the price of a horse can be determined by a number of factors including: height, soundness, and the trainer’s need to sell. If the seller needs to move a horse quickly, they will be more flexible on price. The price of a horse might also be influenced, in the case of a mare or stallion, by the potential a seller feels the horse has to produce high-quality offspring. Please be realistic – it is unlikely, though not impossible, that you will find a stunning 16.2 hand horse that is sound for jumping for less than $1,000. Remember: if you see “fir
