Know your Motivation Why are you buying a horse? Did you always love horses as a child and now that you are an adult, you can fulfill your own dream? Are you the parent of a horsecrazy child who has been asking for the proverbial pony at every gift-giving occasion since the age of 2? Whatever your reason for buying a horse, make sure that you are prepared for all aspects of ownership.
Are you prepared to pay the upkeep, which may include unexpected vet bills? Are you willing to live with limitations on your time if your boarding facility requires you to do stall cleaning? If you want to keep the horse at home, are you prepared for even more time limitations and the extra hassle of finding qualified help to take care of the horse while you are away?
What do you want to do with this horse? Is it for trail riding? Is it going to be used for showing? If you are showing the horse, what level of showing do you expect to reach.
There are a lot of great horses out there not all horses are great at the same things.
Having a horse is a rewarding experience, just make sure that you have the budget to support its needs.
Just keep in mind that trainers often have their own horses to sell too and they may steer you towards their horse instead of another one from an outside seller.
Horse Shows - Sometimes you will find people advertising their horse for sale at shows.
Local Riding Facilities - Local Barns may have horses for sale or have boarders with horses for sale.
There are many horses for sale and you will know when you have found the "Perfect" horse.
Just remember, you need to know why you want the horse, what skill level the rider has and what you want to do with the horse.
Are you prepared to pay the upkeep, which may include unexpected vet bills? Are you willing to live with limitations on your time if your boarding facility requires you to do stall cleaning? If you want to keep the horse at home, are you prepared for even more time limitations and the extra hassle of finding qualified help to take care of the horse while you are away?
What do you want to do with this horse? Is it for trail riding? Is it going to be used for showing? If you are showing the horse, what level of showing do you expect to reach.
There are a lot of great horses out there not all horses are great at the same things.
Having a horse is a rewarding experience, just make sure that you have the budget to support its needs.
Just keep in mind that trainers often have their own horses to sell too and they may steer you towards their horse instead of another one from an outside seller.
Horse Shows - Sometimes you will find people advertising their horse for sale at shows.
Local Riding Facilities - Local Barns may have horses for sale or have boarders with horses for sale.
There are many horses for sale and you will know when you have found the "Perfect" horse.
Just remember, you need to know why you want the horse, what skill level the rider has and what you want to do with the horse.
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