If one were to want to buy a horse, how would he go about it? who would he contact? how would he find a seller

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If one were to want to buy a horse, how would he go about it? who would he contact? how would he find a seller

Answer 1

Well for the the first one, what I do is I look on the internet (ther is a list below) if i like the horse I either call them or e-mail them and request to send to me. Then I can see if the hors eis sound and nice. And if it is, I go out to see it and test ride for about 30 mins. Then if I like the horse, I do a trial period. How I did the trial period was I made an offer, they said yes. And I gave them the check and took the horse back to my place. Then I had him/her for a about 2-3 weeks, and if I liked the horse, I kept it and they cashed the check. If I didn't I'd take the horse back and they would tear up the check. For #2 The breeders and trainers call wach other up if they know of a horse or one of their horses are for sale. For instense, a instructor called my trainer telling her they have a 12 year old jumper. Then she told me and I could ahve bought him. So I hope this helps! ~Grace

Answer 2

The Best Way To By A Horse Is Go To Your Local Saddle Shop (Clothes And Horse Things) Look At Their Notice Board They Sell Heaps Of Horses!

Answer 3

I have bought horses using the internet, and by seeing a horse I especially like and asking the owner if it was for sale. To search on the internet, do a Google or Yahoo search for "horse for sale in _______(wherever you live)" and see what sites come up. Also, you can go directly to the horse site and do an advanced search for a certain price range, state, breed, color, age, height, pedigree....almost anything.



You can go to auctions to look for horses for sale, but your choices are extremely limited and you may get something that you hadn't bargained for. You're better off buying a horse you can "test-ride". You always want to ask the owner to ride it first, as you observe. Then you want to ride it. You also need a vet to do a prepurchase exam, or have a knowledgeable horse person with you to examine the horse and watch its movement at the very least.



Believe it or not, I have bought two horses by getting in my car, driving around, stopping at horse places, and asking "Do you have any horses to sell? I'm looking for a 2 - 3 year old gelding to train." Most horse people are more than happy to show you ALL of the horses they have, and they usually have one or two they'd part with. Both times I bought horses this way, they turned out really well. The owners weren't trying hard to sell them, and I didn't have to wonder "Hmmm...why are they selling this horse? What's wrong with it?"



Good luck horse shopping! Two good sites I like are www.liverystable.net and www.equine.com. Have fun!

Answer 4

On top of all the other good answers, find someone who knows horses to help with questions that you may not even think to ask when you do find one that fits the purpose you are purchasing it for. Take them to see and ride it with you. You want one that you can handle and is "sound" (healthy). Then have it checked out by a equine vet. Good luck & Many Happy Trails!!!

Answer 5

You can find horses for sale in many places.Look in newspapers,local traders ,and other advertising areas.The best way to find a horse is to stop by local horse supply stores and stables and ask the people who work there if they know anyone selling horses.

Answer 6

You can listen for anyone who is breeding in your area (informal for a normal horse, no specific pedigree or bloodline) or look on the web for a breeder you would be interested in. You can also go through the breeding registries.

Answer 7

You can look on these websites for horses in your area:



www.horsetopia.com



www.equine.com



www.horseweb.com



www.e-horse.net



www.gotpetsonline.com



www.horseville.com



www.dreamhorse.com



www.draftsforsale.com



I found and sold my horse on there. There are a lot of great horses listed every day! Just remember to have a vet check before buying and ask lots of questions!



Good luck!

Answer 8

Horsey people (proffesional or non proffessinal) find horses for sale through word of mouth, adverts in tack shops, magazines, freinds, instructors, stables, etc. Non proffesional horse seekers generaly find dealers (breeders) through magazine adverts, or by word of mouth from a freind.

Answer 9

Generally thru newspaper ads and vets offices. Veterinarians generally keep lists of regular breeders. Also local stables have information on traders and breeders.

Answer 10

When you get into the "big leagues" rather than just back yard breeders (very high quality horses that sell for $50,000 or more) buyers are often found through word of mouth. Obviously these people look at the horse or employ their trainer to look at the horse first before they buy, but when dealing with a lot of money, most people have a lot of connections and horses get sold to clients that way. One person might say they have a client looking for a horse and one of their connections might have what they are looking for. There is no better advertisement than word of mouth.