Are you ready for a horse of your own? Here’s a checklist to help you decide if now is the right time to buy your first horse. Before devoting yourself to a full-time search for your first horse, answer these questions honestly to determine if you’ll be able to give a horse a safe and happy home.Horses by m.shattock on flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0
If you can answer a definite “yes!” to these questions, read on to find out more about shopping for your first horse.
If you aren’t sure you’re ready, riding lessons or leasing a horse are a great way to prepare for a horse of your own.
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2017 issue of Young Rider magazine. Click here to subscribe!
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