When searching for horses for sale, there are a few factors are worth considering to make the buying process easier and to ensure that you end up with your dream horse.
* Each horse has niggles - just make sure that your chosen one has problems, you can live with, and it will not reduce your enjoyment.
* Take an experienced rider along, one who is aware of your abilities and weaknesses. Ideally, take a person who is able to spot lameness or other diseases. Or maybe your instructor who will be able to tell if the selected horse to suit your driving style - your level of skill and confidence.
* Check the horse's papers and passports. A passport is not legal proof that your chosen horse is actually owned by the seller, so ask to see a receipt as proof of purchase. It is illegal to buy or sell a horse minus a passport.
* Check that all vaccinations are up to date. A new course of inoculations can be expensive and take months to come into force before you can compete. It will not go down well if you move a horse for a new horse if you get sickness along too.
* Once decided on your horse, ask a qualified veterinarian to perform the most thorough check that you can afford. Do not rush or be forced to buy if you feel you need the horse checked out by your veterinarian.
* Try to see the horse or pony to carry out the tests; you would like it to do. That would preschool a horse adds significantly to the total costs if you can not do this alone.
* If it is possible to negotiate a test period during which the horse can be returned if it is not suitable.
* Make sure you are realistic when buying a young horse, ask yourself if you have the experience necessary to bring it on. Another idea is to be a more mature horse just has the character and maturity to build your confidence and teaches you the ropes.
* Do not feel you have to buy the first thing you see and not be persuaded by the countless other people just waiting to buy a horse if you do not - more than likely this is just a ploy to rush you into an impulse purchase. Take your time when buying a horse.
* Once the sale is closed out insurance on the horse before you transport it. Most injuries occur during transit or while introducing a new horse into a new house with new mates.
* Go with your instincts - if you think that the seller is hiding something from you, and then they probably are.
* Please note that your horse is a large investment in both time and money - so make sure you have considered a budget for any expenses you may encounter.
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