Private Treaty

[wisteriafarms]

How does one go about TACTFULLY and RESPECTFULLY inquiring to the conditions of a Private Treaty, expecially if there is a good chance that they will not be able to meet those conditions? This is for purchase, not stud fee.

I have found my 'dream stallion', and have been watching him with an aching heart for several months. I am dying to know what they want for him, just in case I CAN afford him, but realistically I know I probably can't. I don't want to waste their time, or insult them by making them think that I don't think their horse is worth what they are asking.

I was told that Private Treaty usually involves a price, plus conditions such as retained breedings. Is this correct? Are there other conditions that are common?

Thanks guys,
Julie

[risingrainbow]

Yes, but Private Treaty doesn't always mean a big price. Sometimes people just don't want everyone to know what they are asking for a particular horse. If you are seriously interested in the horse, I would ask. You won't know if the horse is withing your reach if you don't.

Terms can include retained breedings, buy back options, no name change, all kinds of things. Each seller is different.

[Golden Girl]

You should definitely 'go for it'! You will never know until you try. Just be professional, tactful & respectful and I am sure you will get that same in return