Horses For Sale: Perusing Horses For Sale Is Just The Beginning.
Clicking around through websites of horses for sale is clearly a guilty pleasure for many horse fanatics. While millions spend their days you-booking and face-tubing, there is a fanatical group of horse enthusiasts who idle their days away, online, looking at horses for sale.

That so much energy is invested in scanning classified, horses for sale sites has some experienced horse people somewhat concerned. How many horses are purchased, each year by inexperienced, upcoming riders who are don't have the resources to of consult a vet or horse veteran? How many people have bought horse only to find the horse seriously injured, suffering from a variety of illnesses, insufficiently prepared for its intended purpose, or all too commonly, far older than the age stated by the seller? (Thoroughbreds, the horse racing breed of which Zenyatta is a member, have a number tattooed inside their upper lip number indicating the horse's age and registration information. However, even retired thoroughbreds can be very, "hot," and may not be the best choice for a brand new or inexperienced rider.)

Keep in mind, unlike most things in our modern world, the details involving most horses' backgrounds aren't sitting in a computer, somewhere, There's no DMH (Department of Moving Horses.) though many purebreds are registered with the corresponding purebred association. Arabians are registered with the "Arabian Horse Association," Palomino Horses are registered with the "Palomino Horse Breeders Of America Association," and so on. Unfortunately, you can't source injury or illness records for a horse you're considering. As of yet, there is no "Horsefax." (What an idea!) As someone who has purchased 4 horses to date, it's important to do your homework before you purchase your next or first horse, and, to be extremely realistic. You need to mentally prepare yourself for a number of outcomes. You might luck into a remarkable horse first time out. And, you might not. If you're not prepared to accept the fact that horses are a gamble, you may want to lease a horse. Or take lessons or join a group where you pay to ride horses belonging to someone else. Always keep in mind that you don't have to buy a horse. There are ways to be involved with them without making such an enormous commitment.


Even as I write this, when I think about the horse I currently own, a 14 year old half-draft hunter/equitation horse named Rio, I want to cry over how much I love him. But, it wasn't that way at the beginning, due to some human errors made after the horse was purchased. But, with time, some tack adjustments, an amazing trainer and a dedicated training schedule, I have come to realize just how fortunate I was to find this horse. Also, I have to spend some serious money to keep him sound. But, given that he is a trusty-worthy packer (This means he knows his job and jumps around a course well, even when I make mistakes.) and that he was reasonably priced, he is exactly the right horse for me at my current level.

Why This Series About Horses For Sale, Is Genuinely A Cut Above The Fray.

This will be the first in a series of articles about: Horses For Sale: buying a new horse. In my initial research for this article, I came across a great deal of generic nonsense on the internet. It's unfortunate that anyone who understands search engine optimization can publish utter pap that might be taken seriously by new or inexperienced riders. These articles are predicated on advice about considering buying a horse, from a legal perspective, combined with my own 20 years' experience. (I was involved with horses for about 13 years as a young person and have been back in training for about 7 years. I currently ride in an "A" rated barn at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, in Burbank California.)

We'll be discussing a series of critical issues that pending horse owners must seriously consider. If a horse does a Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde after you've purchased her, will the previous owner return the fee and let you return the horse? How do professional horse trainers use the internet to source horses for sale for their clients? Are the rules different for a new horse buyer? Will you need to have your horse vet checked before you buy her? When purchasing a horse, what paperwork do you need? Is it best to purchase a horse through a horse dealer, an auction, a breeder or a classified horse website?

Whether you're considering a new performance horse, a gaited trail horse or an Arabian endurance horse, be sure and check back. Because when it comes for horses for sale, it's best to know as much as possible before you take the plunge.