HOW TO BUY OUR HORSES
Rancho Bravo offers top quality horses for sale, specializing in gentle horses that anyone can ride. Every horse is vet checked and guaranteed healthy and sound. New horses go through a rigorous regimen of temperament testing, vetting, and receive 2-6 weeks of professional training, according to the horse's individual needs. If a horse has any minor behavioral issues, lamene
ss, injuries, or other issues, they will be noted in the listings, so you can count on getting a great horse, that is as described! Rancho Bravo has a unique and powerful purchasing program to help you get your dream horse and provide you with exclusive first access to that special horse! We have 3 tiered programs to get a great horse, Top Tier, Tier Two, and Tier Three. ATTENTION: Our customized tier program has been discontinued. PURCHASING PROGRAM: THE TIERS
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TIER THREE:
This is our ordered waiting list that grants exclusive access to our horses before the general public. The deposit is $1000 (non-refundable but deducted from the purchase price of the horse). This Tier is the 3rd group to have access to our horses and the horses will be $5000 and up. These horses were passed on or did not meet the quality standards for Tier Two or Top Tier, but they are still very nice horses. They are sometimes vetted, and usually guaranteed sound, healthy, and of good temperament. This is a great option for people committed to purchasing a nice horse, that may not have the budget for the best horses or may not have very specific needs.
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TIER TWO:
This is our mid-level custom horse program for excellent quality horses, and is a great fit for most recreational riders. It is the Tier that has exclusive 2nd access to our horses and the horses will be $5000-9000. You get to customize the height, age, s*x, and color and we will source a horse for you that meets your criteria. These are high quality, usually grade horses that have passed a health and lameness exam, have undergone temperament testing, and have had at least 2 weeks of professional tuning. They will be guaranteed healthy, sound, and of good temperament. Horses that are $8000-9000 have very good training and generally have advanced knowledge. Horses under $8000 may have more basic or less specialized training and are still very solid and safe to ride. You will also be eligible for Top Tier horses that are passed on as well. Delivery to your facility is free in Southern CA and $1/mile outside of the area. This is a perfect option for people who want a safe, solid, high quality horse in the middle price range, and covered by our guarantees, without the hassle, risk, and expense of navigating the treacherous world of private sales. Just the right horse, no stress! Enrollment in the Tier Two program requires a deposit of $3000 (deducted from the purchase price of the horse), and we have a comprehensive contract that protects your interests and clearly covers all the terms of our agreement.
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TOP TIER:
This is our top level custom horse program for people with specific needs and desires who want the best of the best and a stress-free buying experience with all the perks! You customize absolutely everything about the horse - height, age, s*x, color, training, discipline, breed (purchase price may be higher on certain higher dollar breeds), and anything else that is important to you. Your DREAM HORSE! We will source the exact horse you want and need from our network, exclusively for you. The horse will be fully vetted with x-rays, lameness exam, and full health exam. All horses must pass extensive temperament testing and meet strict quality standards, and most horses will be registered. Your horse will be fully guaranteed, and delivered to your stable free of charge in most areas. You set the budget ($10,000 minimum, most people choose between $10,000-20,000), the horse will meet your budgetary needs, and you will have exclusive 1st access to the horse. These top quality horses have impeccable training on top of excellent foundations and can easily go into any discipline they are physically capable of doing. You can also order a horse that is started or finished in any discipline. This is the best option for people who know what they want and know that they want the best horse money can buy, backed by our extensive guarantees of health, soundness, and temperament, and our industry leading post-purchase support. For you, there is no driving around dealing with horses being misrepresented, no paying for multiple failed vet checks, no getting stuck with the wrong horse. You just get the perfect horse for you with no stress or worries! To enroll in the Top Tier program, the deposit is $6000 (non-refundable, deducted from purchase price of horse), and we have a comprehensive contract that protects your interests and clearly covers all the terms of our agreement.
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TIME FRAME:
The time it takes to source and prepare your custom Top Tier horse is highly variable and dependent on many factors. For some, the process is very quick and for others it takes a considerable amount of time. Generally speaking, we do our best to have your first set(s) of prospects ready for your consideration within 60-90 days. Tier Two and Tier Three both generally take longer than Top Tier and depend, to some degree, on how many people are signed up before you on both Top Tier and Tier Two. VIEWING:
Most horses are listed on our page prior to becoming available. When it is your turn to consider a prospect, you are welcome to come to the ranch in person and meet the horse. Many people also purchase our horses sight unseen based on the extensive videos and information we provide. We generally limit ranch visits to those who have access to and are actively considering a given prospect. This saves you and us from spending time on horses that are not available to you. TRANSPORTATION
We offer transportation to any of the lower 48 United States and Hawaii. If you need to arrange transportation, please contact us for a quote. For a basic estimate, figure on spending about $1.50 per 1-way mile from Phelan, CA or Dallas, TX. It may be more or less depending on the situation, time of year, and current gas prices. Top Tier clients enjoy free shipping to many locations! Shipping to Hawaii is a $3000 flat fee which covers all import paperwork, vet, preparation, boarding, and transport costs. Flights are limited and require a minimum of 10 days advance notice. QUESTIONS
We go to great lengths to make comprehensive listings and videos and to give you an excellent picture of what each horse is like. We highly recommend that you review the full listing and watch the full video. If, after that, you still have questions about the horse or the buying process, please do not hesitate to ask! The best way to contact us is via private message here on facebook, or via text at 951-977-3530.
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We LOVE our customers and want nothing more than to match you with the perfect partner and see you happy! This is why we do what we do! Never hesitate to reach out to us any time. Talk to you soon!
