How to Establish the Value of a Horse Trailer

How to Establish the Value of a Horse Trailer. If you have a used horse trailer for sale, you want to price it fairly. If you price the trailer too low, you can sell it quickly, but you could be missing out on some money. If you set the price too high, the trailer could sit on the market for months without a single offer. The market for horse trailers varies from region to region, depending on the demand for trailers in general and the make and model of your horse trailer in particular. Finding the right price for your trailer means doing your homework and checking out the local market.

Step 1

Locate the title for your horse trailer and note the make, model and year. You will need to know the model and age of the trailer to get an accurate estimate of its value.

Step 2

Visit local tack shops and feed mills and look for local publications aimed at horse owners. Throughout the country many communities have local and regional publications with articles about horses, and classified ads for horse trailers, tack and other horse-related items.

Step 3

Browse through the classified ads and look for trailers from the same manufacturer. Look for trailers of the same or similar year and model as the one you have for sale. Knowing what others are asking for similar trailers can help you establish a fair price for your own.

Step 4

Contact several trailer dealers in your area, particularly dealers who take used horse trailers and sell them on consignment. These dealers can give you a good idea of what you can expect to get for your trailer, whether or not you decide to sell the trailer on their lot.

References

• Sunset Ranch Supply: Horse Trailer Consignments
• The Paper Horse: Classifieds