| s come in a variety of breeds and mutations, but | | | | It is of utmost importance about how the horse |
| to buy the right horse requires some prior | | | | is accommodated. Whether it would be kept in a |
| experience or knowledge. Most of all, what the | | | | stable or a livery yard should be among many of |
| potential owner should be aware of is a good | | | | the pre purchase considerations. If a livery is to |
| chunk of energy, time and money that are | | | | be used, here word of mouth plays a vital role, |
| demanded for caring for a horse, these three | | | | therefore, one that is used by a friend or any |
| words should be embedded in one’s mind. | | | | other acquaintance should be considered rather |
| Thus, it becomes necessary to have some horse | | | | than experimenting with a new one altogether. |
| sense especially if you are a first time horse | | | | The options are abundant when it comes to |
| owner. | | | | choosing a livery, ranges include; a part time |
| There are many classifications of horse breeds in | | | | livery, full time livery, grass livery, or even a DIY |
| terms of their traits; such as, colour, appearance, | | | | livery giving a choice of just paying for the use of |
| temperament, size etcetera. Similarly, there are | | | | stable. |
| over a hundred breeds of horses which further | | | | The average price of a horse should be known |
| fall into three categories: ‘Ponies’, | | | | before hand. According to research it has been |
| ‘Light Horses’ and ‘Heavy | | | | proved the yearly cost to care for a horse falls |
| Horses’. The latter includes carriage | | | | to an average of $ 1,800 which is exclusive of |
| horses and draft horses, whereas, Saddle Horses | | | | vet fee and with all other expenses to own a |
| such as the Arabian and Quarter Horses are | | | | healthy horse the total cost could go as high as $ |
| included in the category of Light Horses. | | | | 5,000. Therefore, leasing a horse is deemed to be |
| Horses usually have a lifespan of up to 30 years; | | | | a better option for few who would want to get |
| however, some could survive up to 40 years as | | | | riding lessons rather than to fully own one. Also |
| much depends on their diet and the environment | | | | the level of commitment should be gauged for |
| they are kept in. Secondly, the horse | | | | such a huge animal, if it is bought for a child how |
| rider’s weight and height also need to be | | | | long would that child want to have it and care for |
| considered while buying and horse, whether he is | | | | it? Horses are susceptible to sickness and injuries .. |
| an amateur or an expert would be a few of the | | | | . would a vet be a phone call away for the horse? |
| considerations for horse buying. | | | | If at any point in time, a horse is no longer |
| It is advisable to keep focus on some specified | | | | wanted; proper home should be located for it |
| budget and know a particular breed that you | | | | where your horse would be loved rather than |
| want to buy, moreover, the age of the horse | | | | letting it fall prey to any slaughter buyer. |
| should be paid heed to as well. Usually, people buy | | | | Moreover, like all living beings, horses if kept |
| ponies so that they get well acquainted to the | | | | throughout their life span would die someday and |
| animal as it grows and fulfills their future | | | | horse burial cost are very high. However, the |
| prospects, be it mere horse riding or participating | | | | respective place and rates of carcass disposal |
| in races. | | | | vary from state to state. |