Going to look at a horse!

Question

I don't know what to ask them its a brown thoroughbred or a buckskin QH I think... But I need questions to ask! So could someone please write down questions and other stuff!

Thank You! :)

Answer 1

You need to find out all his background. E.g. what is he like in traffic and out on hacks? Has he done any shows? How old is he? Does he get along with other horses? Has he had any illnesses in the past? :)

Answer 2

Whenever we try a horse, the only question I have is "what is its name?" Other than that, people lie, lie, lie. You can listen to what the owner tells you, and a lot of it may be true, but it's better to figure it out for yourself. Try it out for 2 weeks and make sure it suits you, then get a full vetting before purchase.

Answer 3

id go w/ the bay

Answer 4

i would reccomen taking an instructor with you because she will know what to look out for with behavior and pacs etc. (in case ne of them has something bad the owner is trying to cover up... catch the horse YOURSELF (with the owner on hand) and look out for him wearing a headcoller because this could mean he is hard to catch ask if you can see the horses in every kind of situation i.e see both horses in(watch the horse for vices (weaving, crib biting kicking the door when not given attention, pacing, pawing etc. you can check the stable for kick marks and the door for bite marks also. and also ask the owner if the horse has vices) and out of the stable (as in being tied up)get the owner to groom them, lead them around in walk and trot  then lead the pony around yourself, and groom them again yourself (when picking out hooves make sure the horse pucks up when asked first time and look out for hoof infections (or you can ask your instructor to check for infections) then tack them up yourself and let the owners ride them before you do. then ride them yourself in walk trot canter on both reins, then jump some small fences too (if poss ask if you can take the horse out on a hack) then and this is VITAL no matter how experianced you are get YOUR vet (not the owners) to check them over. find out what equipment your getting included in the cost if the horse and what you need to buy. ask the owner when the horse was last shoed, wormed, vaccinated, and had their teeth floated then IMEDIATELY write down when they will all next need doing and book them when you get home. when you get home after confirming when you chosen horse will arriveyou need to buy the feed, hay bedding (if he lives in) and anything else you need (pref not online) and drop it off at your chosen livery yard. your new horse is due to arrive and everything is pretty much done. make a lovely cosy stable up for your new friend with a clean bed, clean water and a haynet hung. (also when he arrives leave him to settle in for a day before you ride him or her but you can groom them as soon as they are tucked in their stable) GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY YOUR NEW HORSE

Answer 5

Ok. From experience I would not get the mare. They do come into heat and try to break out of the area they are in and they get extremely cranky when rode. But some good questions to ask would be

How does the horse act when rode?

What are its soft spots?

Has it ever been shod?

Has it ever been seriously injured or ill?

How does it act around a lot of people?

Does it ride double well?

Does it act up when first starting off on a ride?

Does it try to take off unexpectedly?

Will the horse load and unload in and out of a trailer?

Is it trained to do anything special?

Does it ride bareback well?

If you want to know anymore just message me I will be glad to help

Answer 6

Your think more on the day

How high

How much

How old

Whats his/hers temperment

Any vices

How are they in traffic

How are they on hacks-alone or company

How is he in box/farrier.

Try both out and try tacking and leadint to see how it is.

Also ask what they have ever done

Make sure you get a passport and make sure they have been wormed and vacc

Answer 7

You can ask anything you want and they can answer anyway they want!  Best advice is to take someone with you that knows horses and if you already know that the one horse bucks and your'e worried about it then don't even think about buying her. Also mares are fine as long as you know that when they come in heat they are probably going to cause problems around other horses.

Answer 8

um ask them how many hands, what its habits and background is. what it used to be used for, how long they had it. oh and dont forget to ask it medical histroy

Answer 9

ask the age

ask if horse is saddle broken or maybe even bareback broken.

ask if horse was a previous " head of pecking order"

Answer 10

take along an vet and/or an expirenced friend to help you.take time to decide what temperment,age,s*x,height,ability and price. whatch the horse when ur looking at it. ask about:

why is the horse fo sale?    what breed is it?    does it have any vices?     what is the horse like near loud noises,cars, etc.?     what is the horse like when you shoe, catch,clip or box?  does it nap? what bit does it use?   any major illness or injuries?      ever had colic?   has the horse been living is a busy yard or a quuiet pasture?   what feed? i hope that helps!

Answer 11

Is it UTD on shots/vaccines?

Has it had any pass injuries?

What are its vices?

Does he need special treatment?

Is he neck reined, or does he do either?

Can he trailer?

Can he go on trail?

Is he safe around kids?

Does he have good ground manners?

Can he show?

Has he ridden in both english and western saddles?

Does he have any particular fears?

How spooky is he?

Does he rear?

Does he buck?

HOW does he spook?

How old is he?

How advanced of a rider does he need?

Can you pick up his hooves?

Is he good around the farrier?

Is he good around the vet?

Is he good around the dentist?

Are his teeth floated?

What type of bit does he need?

Is he sound?

Has he had any major medical problems?

Is there any type of feed in particular he needs?

Any allergies?

Goodluck!

Answer 12

What do you mean you think you should know what kind of horse it is before you go look at him. also be sure you ride thm before you buy them.

here are some questions

Is this horse a cribber? Does this horse tie with no problems? Has the horse ever bucked or reared? How does the horse do in a trailer? Has the horse ever had any soundness isues?