Where was anyone suggesting that this person should have picked up a rescue or some grade POS? People's comments have nothing to do with the mare's quality. Nothing whatsoever. It is 100% about the logistics of the buyer's decision.

just going on the information we have been given, it did not sound like the mare was purchased because she was what the buyer wanted for a BREEDING program. It sounds that he just wants to trail ride her. In which case, there are likely some quality, well-bred animals in Australia that would fit the bill. I would feel the same way if the guy bought Quarterback or Bougatti Hilltop. It just doesn't make sense, no matter how nice the animal's breeding.