A horse is for life not for a weekend: Top Tips before Buying a Horse with Horse Deals
Buying a horse is something many of us dream of but many people misunderstand what looking after a horse requires.
Many people assume that a horse requires little care and to stick them in a field with access to food and water will be fine. This common scenario leaves horse owners underestimating the safety of being around a horse that is distressed, unhappy and not in a fit condition and makes them wonder why they bought the horse at all.
Horses are powerful creatures and horse owners need to be in sync with their behaviour and communication to handle the horse appropriately.
To make sure that you are fully aware of everything involved when it comes to horses, we at Horse Deals have come up with some important things to consider before buying your horse.
1. Obtain the owner’s name, phone number and check the asking price for the horse.
If you are searching though magazines, advertisements in shop windows or by word of mouth, it is difficult to keep on top of updated information and more importantly information you can trust.
At Horse Deals we have thousands of horses for sale, with all profiles featuring full details of the horse and owner including their contact details.
Our pricing information is constantly updated if an owner decides to reduce or raise the price of their horse.
2. Basic information about the horse and its features and personality
People assume that you can buy any horse at any age or height and it will be fit to ride the very next day. This common error can leave the horse feeling distressed and may cause medical problems in later life.
It is important to consider the main facts before buying a horse to suit your needs and requirements.
How old is the horse? Is it a mare, gelding or stallion? What is its height and weight?
Age is generally the determining factor when putting a price on a horse. Generally horses are considered in their prime from about 5-6 to 10-12.
Beginners are generally encouraged to buy older horses because generally they are characterised as ‘Dead Broke’ or ‘Bomb Proof’ but go with the preference that suits you.
Many experts agree that geldings are calmer, mares may be difficult during their heat cycle and stallions should be left in the hands of breeders and expert trainers.
Make sure you are up on your knowledge on height and weight when buying a horse. The average pleasure/recreational horse is approximately 15 hands high.
A horse less than 14.2 hands is considered a pony by definition.
At horse deals we have an extensive range of horses for sale and ponies for sale across different areas of the UK. There is a wide range of information about all of our horses featured on the website to help you find the perfect horse for you.
3. Consider Costs throughout
If you have a certain budget to spend on a horse, don’t just blow it all on the horse. Many people think that if they had a budget of £5,000, for example, they will try and buy a horse for that amount forgetting about other costs that come with owning a horse.
Consider how you are going to transport it to its new home. It is all well and good buying a brand new horse but it is hardly going to fit in the back seat and sit comfortably if you have a long drive ahead.
At Horse Deals, the website features a range of horseboxes for sale and horse trailers for sale. If you can’t afford to have your own, Horse Deals can find horseboxes and horse trailers for hire as well as full information and contact details about accessory suppliers and equipment needed to keep your horse healthy and happy.
For more information about the types of horses on sales at Horse Deals or details about horseboxes and trailers on offer visit the Horse Deals website today or call 01937 83599.
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Notes to Editors
Horse Deals are the number 1 marketplace in the UK for everything equestrian. Visitors can find equestrian suppliers with a variety of horses for sale and ponies for sale, as well as horseboxes and trailers.
There is also a top class selection of equestrian products - horse feeds and supplements, bedding, rugs, tack and equipment and equestrian properties, - plus specialist sections for transport, property, arenas, insurance and livery yards.
On the website and in the magazine, there are a huge selection of horses for sale and ponies for sale, from all-rounders to competition horses, at prices to suit all budgets.
Horse Deals is the market specialist, bringing together buyers and sellers of quality horses and ponies.
We match serious buyers and sellers in one place, to ensure customers get exactly what they are looking for.
For breeders, there are pages of adverts from top studs and stallion owners offering the best sires at stud and youngstock for sale.