Advice On Buying Your New Horse

When searching for horses for sale, there are a few factors which are worth considering to make the buying process easier, and to ensure you end up with your desired horse.

• No horse is perfect – just be sure that the one you buy has faults that you can put up with and that won’t reduce your enjoyment.
• Bring an experienced rider with you, someone who is aware of your capabilities and weaknesses. Ideally take someone who is capable of spotting lameness or any illnesses. Or perhaps your instructor who can tell if the selected horse is suitable for the way you ride – your aptitude and confidence.
• Check any relevant documets and passport.  Remember the passport is not legal proof that your chosen horse is owned by the person selling it so ask if there is a receipt to prove purchase. Remember it is against the law to buy or sell horses minus a passport.
• Ask if all innoculations are current. A course of vaccinations can cost a lot of money and take many months to come into effect before you can compete.  It will not go down well moving a horse to another horse if it brings illness with it.
• Once you have decided the horse is for you, ask a vet to perform out the highest vetting that you can buy. Do not let your heart rule your head or be forced into purchasing if you feel you need the horse checked out by your vet.
• Where possible view the horse or pony performing the tasks you would like it to do. Retraining a horse adds considerably to the cost if you are unable to do this on your own.
• Try to negotiate a trial loan during which the horse can be returned if it does not suit.
• Be realistic when looking to buy a young horse, ask yourself if you have the necessary experience to bring it on. Another thought is that, an older horse may just have the stability and maturity to build your confidence and help you learn you the basics.
• Don’t feel pressured to buy the first one you visit and don’t be pursuaded by the multitudes of other people that are waiting to purchase the horse if you don’t – more than likely this is just a ploy to push you into an impulse buy. Take your time when buying a horse.
• As soon as the sale is completed make sure you insure the horse before you transport it.  Most injuries happen in transit or whilst introducing a horse into a new yard with new companions.
• Trust your judgement – if you believe the seller is hiding something from you then the likelyhood is they are.
• Remember that your horse is a huge investment of both time and money – be sure you have considered a budget for all the expenses that you are likely to encounter.

Finally, have fun with your new horse and look forward to many hours horse riding together! Click here to find horses for sale online!

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