Whether or not you intend to keep your foal forever and raise it as your own, it is important to consider the possibility that you might one day need to sell it.

If you are planning on selling it as a foal/yearling, have you considered what needs to happen in order to do that? In much the same vein as selling an adult horse, the foal will need to have been checked for soundness and health by the vet, have had professional quality photographs taken and a market for selling them to. It is a good idea to try and reach to people that you know in the breeding industry, because they might know someone who could be interested.

Photographs

Having professional grade photographs is advised in order to have an extra set of hands and also guarantee the quality of the shoot. When selling foals, the most interesting thing about them is their conformation and their gait, because they can be an indication of their potential in the future. Videos of them at all three gaits, close up shots of their head and conformation shots of their body from both sides, the front and 3/4 angles are always a good idea. The more accurate the advertisement for your foal is, the better the buyers will be.

Spreading the Word

There are many ways to spread the word about your foal to potential buyers. There is word of mouth, which can be incredibly effective if you already have your foot in the door, there is social media, in particular, Facebook, and there are also sales websites that specialise in the sale of foals and yearlings. Alternatively there are auctions, but you are not able to choose what home your foal will go to. However, if they are of good breeding, this can be a very effective way of selling your foal.

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