Horse Crazy Horse Club

Choosing A Horse

Before buying a horse, think carefully about what you want it for. If you are just starting out and don't know a lot about horses, ask someone who is more experienced. Tell them how much you know and how competent you are at riding. With all that you tell them, it should give a good starting point on what would suit you.  It is very easy to fall in love with the first horse you see, but it is a good idea to try out several horses before making up your mind.  If possible buy a horse that you already know, maybe a friend has outgrown their horse and is selling, or a stables where you regularly visit is selling a horse that you often ride.

 Questions to ask

How old is he?

What experience does he have?

How long have you had him?

Why is he being sold?

 If possible buy a horse that you already know, maybe a friend has outgrown their horse and is selling, or a stables where you regularly visit is selling a horse that you often ride. If not try all the riding stables in your area, if they are not selling any horses they may know of someone that is and they could also give you some valuable tips about buying a horse.

The next best place is horse magazines, there is a good selection and most of them have a section for selling horses, however, the only problem with that is that the horses in question may not be in your area and you may not want to travel too far to buy. Most local newspapers also have a section for horse sales and are more likely to be just down the road.

Things to avoid

Biting equipment or people. 

Kicking other horses.

 Bucking can be dangerous.

 Never buy a horse that rears, it can be very dangerous and hard to cure.