Decide what kind of riding you want to do.

• Decide what kind of riding you want to do.
• Set realistic goals for yourself and your horse.
• Be honest with yourself about how much time you can devote to a horse, and remember that it’s better to start small than take on more than you can handle at first.
• Think about whether or not your current life situation (e.g., living alone vs having roommates) makes it easier or harder for you to take care of a horse — even if it’s just feeding them!

Do you want a horse that needs training or an experienced schoolmaster?

As you begin to think about what type of horse you want to buy, it’s important to consider if you have the time and resources to train it. If not, a more expensive horse may be out of your price range.

Here are some benefits of buying a trained horse:

• You don’t have to pay for training (which can cost up to $1,500)
• The horse is already used to being ridden by different people and has experience in handling different situations
• It’s easier for you because they will already come with specific knowledge on how they like their tack adjusted or how they prefer being ridden

Think about your budget.

Consider your budget.

How much can you afford to spend? Are you looking for a horse to train yourself or a trained horse? What is your budget? How much are you willing to spend? What is the horse’s price?

Do your research. There are many resources available to find horses for sale.

There are many resources available to find horses for sale. You can:

• Check the classifieds in local newspapers.
• Use the internet to search for horses for sale, such as through the American Quarter Horse Association website or Facebook groups that post about horses for sale in your area. To locate these websites, do a basic Google search with keywords such as “horses for sale” plus your city or state name, or visit sites like Craigslist and Backpage (if you are older than 18).

Visit horse shows, auctions, and horse fairs.

• Visit horse shows and auctions. Getting in touch with the local show community is a great way to see horses in action. Showing is an opportunity for you to see how the horse responds under pressure, such as when it’s led into the ring or shown by another rider. You can also talk directly with the owners about their experiences with that particular animal, which will help you gain insight into its personality and temperament.
• Go to a horse fair or open house at a stable. These events are similar in that they allow people who are interested in purchasing horses to come out, meet breeders and trainers, and look at available animals up close (in addition to going on trail rides).

Decide whether you want to buy a horse from a professional trainer or a private seller, or whether you want to rescue a horse from an animal shelter, or rescue center.

When deciding on where to buy your new horse, you have a few options. You can work with a professional trainer and purchase the horse that they train. This is often a good option as the trainer has much more experience working with horses than you do, and they may be able to tell you about the history of your horse (or if there are any behavioral issues). In addition, because they’re professionals, they will likely take care of all paperwork related to registering the animal in your name.

However, some people prefer private sellers instead because they believe it’s easier to get information about their history from someone closer to home rather than paying for shipping fees or going through another party (and sometimes multiple parties) when purchasing from another location or country.*

You could also choose another path entirely: rescuing one from an animal shelter or rescue center! In this case though note that rescued animals tend not come with full disclosure regarding their pasts so if this concerns you then perhaps starting off with something more structured would be best before venturing into uncharted territory with these types of situations.*

If you’re buying from a professional trainer, make sure the trainer has experience with the type of riding you’re interested in.

If you’re buying from a professional trainer, it’s important to make sure the trainer has experience with the type of horse that interests you. You can do this by asking questions like:

How long have they been training horses?

What types of horses do they typically train?

Do they have experience training horses for the type of riding I want to do (dressage, trail riding, racing)?

What kind of equipment do they use when training their animals?

If you’re buying from a private seller, ask about the horse’s background and vet checks.

If you are buying a horse from a private seller, you should ask about the horse’s background. A good place to start is with the health of the horse. Ask for copies of vet checks, registration papers, and vaccination records. You should also ask whether or not they have had any injuries or illnesses in the past that may affect their quality as a mount (such as arthritis).

You should also ask if they have ever been injured while under saddle or racing and if there were any veterinary bills associated with these incidents.

Make sure your choice isn’t based on emotion. Talk to people who know the horse or have trained it or owned it before.

Make sure your choice isn’t based on emotion. Talk to people who know the horse or have trained it or owned it before.

Make sure you do your research and ask lots of questions about the horse’s health, personality, training history and temperament.

Ask yourself if you’re ready to take on the responsibility of owning a horse and whether this is something that fits into your lifestyle.

Have the veterinarian examine the horse before purchasing it.

A vet check is the most important part of buying a horse. It’s an opportunity for you to get an expert opinion about the stability and health of your future horse.

The vet will inspect and evaluate the horse from head to hoof, checking for signs of injury, illness and other issues that could affect its health or temperament. The vet might also examine any horses in close proximity, since they’re likely to share diseases or parasites such as ticks, lice or flies with one another if they live together in groups at a farm or stable. The veterinarian may draw blood samples and take x-rays during a full body exam, too—all so you can have peace of mind about what kind of animal you’ll be bringing home!

You should choose your veterinarian very carefully because having them carry out this task is important for many reasons: First off all because it’s expensive! Secondly because different veterinarians will have different methods when conducting examinations; some vets might even use techniques that aren’t accepted by others (such as ultrasound). Lastly because sometimes there are things wrong with a particular animal but not necessarily visible yet on first glance which requires further investigation – like maybe some hidden injuries inside their bodies which would only show up later once healed over time through more thorough examination procedures such as taking biopsies/samples/blood tests etcetera…

buying a new horse is an important decision involving time and money

Buying a horse is an important purchase. It’s not one to be made lightly, and it should never be done on a whim.

Before you buy your first horse, make sure you do your research about what it takes to own one and how much time, money and energy goes into caring for them.

Once you have decided that you are ready to take the plunge (and we hope that is after reading this blog!) there are many things to consider in terms of owning one: