Horse for Sale – 42 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Horse
Buying a horse, especially a horse on sale can be seen as an opportunity to save. However, despite the opportunity to shave hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, buying a horse is an emotional and financial commitment. As such, you must make a wise decision, because it is very easy to fall in love with a good-looking horse, only to have buyer's remorse later. So before you get ahead of yourself and whip out your checkbook, here are some important questions to ask taking that leap; Finding the Right Horse A trainer is a great resource to help you narrow down your requirements. But if you don’t have that luxury, here are some questions to guide your choice; Is it a stallion, mare, or gelding? How about the breed? What is the age? How tall? What is the general temperament? Who rode the horse and for what purpose? What rider experience is the horse suited for? How much is the going price? Is it fixed or negotiable? Before the Initial Visit AS your search for a horse intensifi...