Comments on: What info should I get when buying a horse?

By: dixieassets19

dixieassets19 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:57:59 +0000

make sure you ask about any vices, soundness issues, and bucking/rearing issues.
how the horse cooperates with the farrier, vet?
how is she/he with clipping,standing,tying.
What they feed
Ask what the horse has done before and currently doing
I always have a vet pull blood to make sure there are no drugs being used. Try to bring in your own vet or a vet the barn does not use.

I’m looking for a horse now, so I know alot of the questions. Anything else you know you dont want in a horse ask about. Plus try to take a horse on trial for about a week or more. You can really find out about the horse then.
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By: jennys58

jennys58 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:30:59 +0000

Most all the information you have been given is straight forward and very good advise. Your question is a very open ended one and would take a great deal of time to go into. The thing I would add here is becareful…you want to see the horse you are considering with and without an appointment. The reason being is because you don’t know who or how long the horse was ridden, which is very important.

If you have a trainer take them with you to see this horse, you are paying them for their opinion so take advantage of their knowledge.

You never want to take the sellers word as being truthful! I am not saying that anyone would lie outright, but lets be real there are people out there that would take advantage just to make a sale, so what I am really saying is becareful. Use you head not your heart to make your decision.

I would want to know if the horse is registered, I would want to see the papers. I would make sure its okay to have my vet do a vet check on the horse, even if they say its not necessary, do it anyway. I would ask if there is a get aquainted period where I could come out and bond with the horse and see how he/she tacks up etc. I would also want to see how he/she goes with a lunge line…I would check to see if there are trailering issues, I would also ask why they are selling the horse?
I would want to know who the last Farrier to see the Horse was and if I could have his number…

As for your tack question there are quite a few ways to find good quality tack that has been consigned…I bought a nice Crosby Saddle for about 300.00 complete with everything, bridle, leathers, irons, girth and all at a tack sale to benefit a pony club in the area! So you just have to keep your ears and eyes open…

As to the types of horses I have owned I’ve had Quarter Horse/Buckskin Mare, A TB Mare, An Appy Gelding, a Shetland pony (for my children never want another one either!) I currently own 5 Arabians 2 Geldings, a Stallion, and 2 Mares and 1 Half Arabian, 1/2 Saddlebred, Full National Show Horse Pinto, I also am 1/2 owner of 2 Peruvian Pasos’ both mares.

I hope I have helped, you can also go to Ehow.com and look at my article in how to recognize stable vises…which may also be valuable if you see any signs to trouble!
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30+ Years personal experience as an owner, breeder, instructor, and as a entrant in Regional and National level shows, plus the following registeries…IAHA, AHR, NSHA, PtHA The Jockey Club of New York, The Buckskin Riders and Breeders Assoc,AQHA, and so on… feel frfee to contact me if you feel the need.

By: mtgirl2394

mtgirl2394 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:23:59 +0000

you need to know where you are going to keep it, and how much time you have to spend because a horse is a TREMENDOUS responsability!, for buying a horse go to equine.com, it is where i got both my horses at
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By: Suz

Suz — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:35:59 +0000

When buying a horse I would try to get as much previous information as possible. What it was used for as well as medical information. Even if the horse is healthy and sound now, try to find out if it was ever sick. Make sure you get a vet check. Do ask if you could take the horse on a trial run to make sure you click with the horse.

I have owned Arabians, Paints, Quarter horses, Mini and pony.

I showed Arabians in Saddle seat, Dressage, Western and Native Costume.
I now own a Paint and ride Western for fun and trail. I also run play-days.
I was born around a barn full of horses and now enjoy it with my kids.

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By: Becca

Becca — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:00:59 +0000

The best way to learn about tack is to go to a tack store. You want to get good tack that isn’t going to break. You can tell if its cheap because the leather is stiff. You want your leather to be very flexible and soft. When getting a new horse, you want to touch the horse everywhere. Make sure it isn’t shy anywhere. Make sure you do everythign that you will do with the horse. Make sure that you like the horse’s personality. I’m currently looking for a horse and thought I was going to buy one, but the 4th time I rode it, I just was like "you know, i like this horse, but i’m not positive its the one" Make sure you go look at more than one horse. ITs like gettinga dog, your gonna fall in love with the first one. Also, go ride the horse more than once. If its a long distance than that can be conpromised somehow. I rode my horse 4 times before buying her. But then again, the 4th time i rode this other horse, I wasn’t that into her.
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By: Little Bit

Little Bit — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:39:59 +0000

I own an appendix mare I got her for christmas so I did not ride her before she was bought. Always make sure the person you are buying form lets your ride the horse!! Make sure you ask the horses behavior etc. pretty simple and basic but as for tack. I get my tack from valleyvet magazine (valleyvet.com) or horsechannel mag (horsechannel.com) They are great and have lots of things.
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By: Alegre_123

Alegre_123 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:26:59 +0000

Many experienced horsemen and women will tell you they see this too often. Because untrained horses are often cheaper, or for whatever other whim, beginner riders will choose untrained horses. Don’t buy a horse that you plan to train yourself or even send to a trainer. Training can take months. It can be dangerous if not done right. Young or inexperienced mature horses are not reliable. Beginners will be safer and happier with a horse they can enjoy the moment it gets off the trailer.An older horse, who has seen the world, makes a great first time beginner horse. Beginners might shy away from a horse into their late teens and twenties. But many healthy, sound horses can be ridden well into their senior years. In fact, light daily exercise, such as a quiet hack or drive may be beneficial to both horse and rider/driver.

Don’t be afraid to ask the seller for a trial period. Most private owners want their horses to go to good homes, and are confident about the type of person they feel can handle the horse. Many dealers will agree on a trial period, or help you find another horse if the one you are looking at doesn’t work out. Just ask. And if you get a ‘no’ answer, ask why. There may be a valid reason. Or an unethical one.
Horse ownership is a big responsibility. Horses don’t stop eating and drinking on the weekend when you want to go away. The expenses don’t stop because you want to spend the money elsewhere, or you’ve been unable to work. Be honest about the time and money you are able to spend on a horse. It’s okay to admit you love horses, but would rather spend $30 on trail ride or riding lesson occasionally and leave all the other expense and fuss to someone else.

I own a Quarter Horse and ride english.
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By: CF_

CF_ — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:11:59 +0000

this is a terrific site for help.

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Tips-on-Buying-a-Horse-or-Pony.105040

I used to own Arabs.. now I own minies (and a donkey)

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