Before you go to the great cost of purchasing a horse, you want to judge how good a rider you are , and how much do you really know about horses and horse care. Make no mistake, you want to actually be truthful with yourself as this is a massive commitment. Ask what size and age of horse would work best for you too.
OK you have just fallen madly in love with a flashy looking equine and now what? What do you want to achieve and is THIS the horse for you? Are you going to be hunting, driving, barrel racing, trail riding or jumping? Are you going to ride at all? It's possible to get horses simply to drive.
What about this horse's temperament? Quiet, feisty, in your face, amenable, or grouchy? If you are not happy with horses, do not get a forceful horse, as you will find it controlling you and not the other way round. If you are planning to just trail ride, don't buy an eventing horse.
If you do not have horse experience then don't buy a young horse and try to train it. 2 newbies who don't know much don't make the best mixture. Wait until you've got more experience or pay the price for your mistakes - such as injuries to you and your horse because you didn't know exactly what you were doing.
Take a seasoned friend with you to test out horses. Better they help you assess the horse so you do not wind up over horsed (purchasing a horse that is far too much for you to handle). Your experienced pal can also ride the horse for you to assess if it might work for you. If the current owner is riding the horse, and they insist you don't need to try the horse - run, don't walk as far away as you can, and carry on looking.
OK you have just fallen madly in love with a flashy looking equine and now what? What do you want to achieve and is THIS the horse for you? Are you going to be hunting, driving, barrel racing, trail riding or jumping? Are you going to ride at all? It's possible to get horses simply to drive.
What about this horse's temperament? Quiet, feisty, in your face, amenable, or grouchy? If you are not happy with horses, do not get a forceful horse, as you will find it controlling you and not the other way round. If you are planning to just trail ride, don't buy an eventing horse.
If you do not have horse experience then don't buy a young horse and try to train it. 2 newbies who don't know much don't make the best mixture. Wait until you've got more experience or pay the price for your mistakes - such as injuries to you and your horse because you didn't know exactly what you were doing.
Take a seasoned friend with you to test out horses. Better they help you assess the horse so you do not wind up over horsed (purchasing a horse that is far too much for you to handle). Your experienced pal can also ride the horse for you to assess if it might work for you. If the current owner is riding the horse, and they insist you don't need to try the horse - run, don't walk as far away as you can, and carry on looking.
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Harriet Harman is a horse fan and columnist on horse betting systems, including popular manuals and software like Easy Trader Pro 2.
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