Comments on: Horse Buying Checklist

By: purvipaswan

purvipaswan — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 06:02:27 +0000

Its good for buying horse

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:07:42 +0000

I don’t believe that about green riders and horses not working out. The fifteenth time I ever rode was on a green broke mare.

By: Darcy

Darcy — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:36:17 +0000

I agree with staying away from auctions where possible, but I went to a work horse auction and found my dream horse. She is a Spotted Draft, and I didn’t buy her at the auction because nothing was known about her. However, I couldn’t get her out of my mind so I contacted her buyer (a horse trader) and asked to come look at her. I ended up paying more for her by not bidding at the auction, but she’s an excellent horse, and the only reason for her sale was that her mate had died (struck by lightning) and the man that owned her didn’t want to work a single horse. So auctions, if you look with an experienced eye and take the time to go out and look at the horse before bidding can sometimes pay off. It’s still a gamble, but I can say that if care is taken, these gambles can pay off big time. I got a horse worth $5000 for a fraction of the cost.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:55:11 +0000

I sure will look for these. But I am not a Novice, so I am going to get a young horse so that I can train it on my own but very good information for novice riders wanting to get a horse, And must be willing to go over $1000 if necessary, but I have a beautiful new filly halter-broke and not working under-saddle until she gets her withers. I know I’m going on and on but what’s not to say? Haha. Well also make sure you can pay boarding or your instructor or friend or someone could share-board with you, after all that’s what I’m doing. 😀 Good Luck to all of you horse buyers! Also make sure your horse fits YOU properly don’t want a 16hh when you’re short (no offence:)) Ask First if you can test ride your (possibly) horse before you buy, once again Good Luck, hope you find your right match and love your new horse!

By: christine

christine — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:54:37 +0000

Thanks for the info…I’ll have to take this along when I get ready to make my first purchase.

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:27:58 +0000

Thanks so much this check list was so great i haven’t gotten my horse yet but there were some horses that were not so good

By: rach

rach — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:25:18 +0000

Thanks so much. I printed out this page and I got a wonderful horse named Jackpot. He is a dressage horse and is very cooperative.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:49:42 +0000

I have searched for a horse to buy a couple of times but I still consider myself a novice!This is helpful info thanks!

By: jenn

jenn — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:50:48 +0000

I agree about auctions. I’ve had wonderful experience buying horses from their. Of course you need someone thier with knowledge if you don’t. I just think it’s sad on how many of those auction horses go to slaughter every week. Alot of these are good well broke horses of all colors and breeds.

By: Sandra Blackwood

Sandra Blackwood — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:24:47 +0000

I agree with every thing , but you should also put “color choice” as no-no. It is the silliest thing in the world to look for a horse of a certian color. ( unless you do driving with pairs )