What is the most important thing you need to know before buying a horse?

Answer 1

when buying a horse you should make sure the horse is healthy and sound. have a vet or a horse expert look the horse over and make sure the horse is disease free. make sure the horse behaves. does it buck? does it kick? does it rear often? does it colic often? if the answer is yes to all these questions, the horse might be too hard to handle. make sure the horse suits your needs, and level of training. do not get a stallion or a young untrained horse if you are a beginer. make sure the horse is calm and trained. remember, the horse's color has nothing to do with buying it.

Answer 2

It depends on what you need or what you are looking for(: if it is for a beginner with not much experience you want a bomb proof horse/pony that is quiet and safe that isn't too big for you. If you are more experienced and wish to show or pony club but is still your first horse then maybe get a more experienced horse that has been there done that but is still ready to compete. there are lots of things you have to look for in buying a horse it just depends on what you need, what you want to do and your experience (: it will help if you take someone experienced that knows how you ride and what you are looking for to look at horses with you and it always helps to make sure you get a vet check before you buy the horse(: so in conclusion to your answer it does depend on what you need and what you are looking for(: i hope that helped a bit (:

Answer 3

Well,

(1) Make sure the horse has no infection

(2) Make sure the horse as no internal bleeding or wound

*edit* in short, make sure the horse is sound; no physical problems

Another few things; don't be looking for beauty. The prettiest horse might not be the best one. Unless you are saving horse from neglect, look for a good personality and temperament, and bright, alert eyes. Take your time in looking; if you don't think you've found the right horse, DON'T BUY.

Well,

It all depends on the kind of horse you want to buy! Also don't make a rushed decision. Ask for a trail period so you can make sure the horse is right for you

Answer 4

The cost and if you're ready for a horse is probably most important. Look at what you think you'll need in a horse(jumping, dressage, pleasure,etc.) If you're inexperienced, you will need a more experienced horse.The horse must fit your ability, and also physically(you don't want a huge horse for a tiny person, or vice versa) You don't have to look for a particular breed or colour. Talk to the owners before you buy it, ask about the horses temperament, experience, training, and why they are selling him. You need to be able to handle the horse yourself, groom him, tack him up. Look for any faults before buying him. Ask the owner to ride him first though, to see how he moves. Then get on and test how he fits with you. Tips: don't buy a horse out of sympathy(a sick horse will cause a lot of heartache), never buy the first horse you see(try lots), Never Exceed your budget, Get the horse checked by a vet before you buy him!!!!

Answer 5

The most important thing you need to know is proper horse care. Without a full knowledge of horses you are not ready to own one. You should know how to groom, feed, preform first aid, recognize illness, ride well, how to handle the horse on the ground and many other things.