What About Buying A Horse
Prior to going to the great cost of buying a horse , you need to evaluate how good a rider you are, and just how much do you really know about horses and horse care . Make no mistake, you need to truly be truthful with yourself as this is a massive commitment. Ask what size and age of horse would work well for you as well.
OK you have just fallen crazy about a flashy looking equine and now what? What would you like to achieve and is THIS the pony for you? Are you going to be hunting, driving, barrel racing, trail riding or jumping? Are you going to ride at all? You can get horses solely to drive.
What about this horse's personality? Quiet, feisty, in your face, amenable, or grouchy? If you aren't comfortable with horses, don't get a pushy horse, as you will find it ruling you and not the other way around. If you are planning to just trail ride, don't buy an eventing horse.
If you don't have horse experience then do not buy a young horse and try and train it. Two newbies who don't know much do not make a good mixture. Wait till you've more experience or pay the price for your mistakes - like wounds to you and your pony because you didn't know what you were doing.
Take an experienced friend with you to check out horses. Better they help you assess the horse so you don't wind up over horsed (buying a horse that is way too much for you to handle). Your experienced chum can also ride the pony for you to evaluate if it might work for you. If the existing owner is riding the pony, and they insist you do not need to try the horse - run, don't walk as far distant as you can, and keep looking.
