How To Come Out Of Horse Sales A Winner.

Written by Lee Gilbert Friday, 01 July 2011 05:12

It's not a easy decision to make when buying a horse. You don't walk down a isle of them, choose the right one, take it to the check out and pay. It requires more thought, research and time. Horse sales is a difficult process. Once you have done it though, you should be happy with your decision.

It's not a easy decision to make when buying a horse. You don't walk down a isle of them, choose the right one, take it to the check out and pay. It requires more thought, research and time. Horse sales is a difficult process. Once you have done it though, you should be happy with your decision.

When you decide to buy a horse, you may want to get in touch with a person who knows horses, someone who has been working with them for quite a while. Always do you research before you buy. If you're not able to find someone to help, here are a few tips about what you should be looking for.

Firstly you should think about the type you're looking for. Think about the specific characteristics you're looking for. Think about the type of breed you're looking for. The type of breed you're looking for usually depends on what you're planning on doing. If you're looking for something for pleasure then the breed is not really of importance. If you're looking for something to compete with, you should research what type of breed is best suited to the type of competition you are planning on doing. For instance, the Arab breed is well known for its endurance racing. It is used to long distance ridding and is also a weight carrier. If you are looking to do showing, dressage or jumping you should look at buying a warm blood or Thoroughbred. These breeds are known for their showing and jumping capabilities.

Now that you have decided on what you plan on doing with your horse, the breed you are looking for and its characteristics, you should look at how much you are willing to pay. What you first pay is not the end of your expenses. Once you have bought a horse, you now need to feed it, have its hooves clipped every 4-6 weeks. A horse is not a cheap pet. It is not a light decision that needs to be made when you decide to buy one.

Different breeds have different types of care needed. There are your general care needs that are applicable to all horses such as having their hooves clipped every four to six weeks and annual injections. Some breeds require that extra bit of care though. A Thoroughbred is known to be a high maintenance breed. It requires more food than others, requires a blanket and stabling in the winter and is prone to sickness if not correctly cared for. This breed may run up your vet bill to a high amount. The Arab breeds are a more low maintenance breed. They require less concentrated foods and are a hardy breed. They are bred to live in the desert. They are used to tough conditions and therefore get by on very little sustenance.Your budget should be worked out, however you should remember that you may go over budget sometimes when sickness or injury strikes. In this case, your horse should be on stable rest and will require extra hard concentrates.

Now that your budget has been worked out, you will need to look at more than one horse. It's not a good idea to buy the first one you look at. There are many things to consider when looking purchasing.

Condition is one of the main factors to look at. If many scars are visible it could be clumsiness. This may also mean past abuse. A horse that has been abused will most likely have trust or anger issues which could be dangerous. Look at how easily you can catch the horse. You don't want to spend most of your riding time trying to catch your horse.

When making an appointment to view a horse, always get there earlier than expected. This way you can see how the horse is caught. Most people selling a horse will have it saddled up and ready to go before you get there. This takes away the opportunity from you to view how easily or not so easily it can be caught.

It's always a good idea to take a vet along to a viewing. The vet will do a thorough check and will be able to tell you of any old injuries, sickness or faults. The vet will be able to tell you if it's a good idea to make the purchase or not.

Once you have decided to buy and are now ready to pay, always ask the seller to provide you with a change of ownership papers. This certificate will state the amount you have paid, when it was bought and whom it was bought from. This certificate will state that the seller relinquishes all rights of ownership and that it is fully the property of yours.

Horse sales is a risky business. It is long process that involves many decision and much thought. It is not an easy decision to make and is a long term decision. Think wisely before purchasing your new addition to your family.