I see our horse industry has changed when people go to buy a horse as they seem to be more of a pet in this day and age instead of for competition. Because of this there seem to be many more first time horse owners. People will buy a horse for its character, lineage, build, disciplines, cost, how old it is, along with many, many other reasons.
So the question is "How do you buy a horse?" I wish I could say there was one simple answer but really there isn't and you have to take many things into account. Here is something that very few people even consider when they go to buy a horse and that's that quite a few horses have their own hang ups. Some breeds are known for their laid back attitude but if you think that's going to dictate how your horse will be then you better reconsider when you are on the market to buy a horse. I own a registered Canadian mare and I was told her breed was quite relaxed and gentle. When I went to buy a horse the words "relaxed" and "gentle" didn't even exist in her vocabulary. I later found out that she carries a past of neglect only she truly knows. A great deal of groundwork and medical support has helped her but she has taught me how broken a horse can truly be.
The lucky ones buy a horse right for them right off the bat. Unfortunately luck isn't always on our side so I suggest when you go to buy a horse you bring along a professional trainer with you, one that you really trust. And if the owner is willing when you go to buy a horse see if you can take it home and work with it for a while before committing to it. Not always an option but worth a try. A vet examine is always your best bet so you don't buy a horse or not buy a horse due to some sort of physical problem that may be changing the horses' temperament. A horse can be very stoic during times of pain but a hurting horse is not itself. When I went to buy a horse I tried her out for a period of time and she was very calm almost lethargic on a trail ride. Then I found out a month later, when she coliced, that her guts were full of approx. 150 pounds of gravel. Once we got rid of the gravel.WOW.I had a whole other horse on my hands! So when you go to buy a horse spend some time reading your possible new partner and pose this question to yourself "Are we similar or are we different?"
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