| Buying a horse is not an easy task, as there are | | | | Also if you purchase your horse locally you can |
| so many things to think about. Why are you | | | | ask if you can take it home to see how they will |
| buying this horse? Is it purely for pleasure or will | | | | work out for you. |
| you show it in competition. There will always be | | | | Third, if you are serious about a particular horse, |
| way more horses available than you will have the | | | | order a drug test and x-rays. Drugs can be used |
| time to see. An important issue to consider | | | | to alter the horses personality when they are |
| whether the horse is for a child or an adult, the | | | | offered for sale. Also you want the x-rays, so |
| abilities of the rider is also something to consider | | | | you can see what the skeletal frame of the |
| before purchasing a horse.Below you will find listed | | | | horse looks like. You want to make sure there |
| some of the necessary points to consider before | | | | are no signs of future lameness. It is also good |
| buying a horse. | | | | for a vet to get a full medical history, as well as |
| First, never buy the first horse you see, it is | | | | checking the horses; hooves, teeth and gums, |
| recommended that you look at least 10 horses | | | | mane and tail. You want to know your future |
| before you make your purchase. Don't fall in love | | | | horse is in good health. |
| with the first horse you see. Give yourself time | | | | Fourth, this may sound dumb, but ride the horse, |
| to shop around and compare. After seeing many | | | | try them out in the events and style of riding you |
| horses and you decide the first one you saw is | | | | plan on using them for. Not all horses are for all |
| the one you want, it is then okay to go back and | | | | disciplines. You can't go by looks alone. If you can |
| buy it. | | | | bring a trainer with you. They will be best suited |
| Second, purchase it locally, you never want to | | | | to let you know if this is the right animal for your |
| buy a horse that you have never seen. Travel | | | | needs. |
| can add to the cost of the horse. It also cuts | | | | Lastly, as with any purchase buy a horse from |
| down on the possibility of some kind of scam. | | | | someone you trust. Don't fall for looks and make |
| People are usually more honest with local people. | | | | a stupid decision. |