Is buying the first horse you see a good thing?

Question

My "friend" is going to buy the first horse she saw. I looked at 4 horses before I found mine. I have been trying to talk her into looking at a more horses, but she doesn't want to. Do you think its a good idea to get the first horse you look at.

Answer 1

Well, I agree with you. She should look at more, and after looking at MANY horses, and she doesn't like any of them, then she should buy that one.

I don't find it samrt AT ALL that she would buy the first horse she sees. Sure it is pretty, well ALL horses are pretty! It's rediculous how people buy horses.

She is probably believing whatever the owner is telling her, right? Well, tell her take this horse and take it for a trial for a week or so and then see what happens. I found a horse I liked and I was about to tell my parents to buy it for me the next day (which was today) but after I slept and thought about it, I thought "she needs to be retrained (although easy) and she is 15, do I really want to settle on this right now?" and as soon as I finished thinking about, someone emailed me about the purebred quarter horse she has for sale. Just wait and see what happens.

Answer 2

it depends... did she see it and ride it and spend a couple days with him/her???? if so then its fine but if not then she shouldn't buy him/her

Answer 3

She doesn't really sound ready for a horse, but thats her business. I beelieve that it's fine to buy the first horse you look at though--it could just be lucky that you found the perfect one first. I was criticized for that reason when I went to look at two horses at one barn and bought one of them without looking elsewhere. I actually loved both of them and asked the owner (who knows the way i ride and handle horses) which one se recommended. I also wanted a horse from her because I knew where they were born, who trained them, how tey were trained, what age they were backed, etc. I still love my horse and believe he's the perfect mount for me. I think sometimes buying a horse from the first stable you check out can be PERFECT!

Answer 4

OK, this will be REALLY embarassing, but it's DEFINATELY worth it. For the horse. If she persists, talk to her parents. Don't let her do it. IDK your age range, so I can't tell you what would be appropriate to say. Sorry, but good luck with it. If her parents don't listen, show them how much it costs to own a horse and if that doesn't scare them off (lol) then there's a BIG problem...OH OK I just thought if what you could say..."You don't walk up to the first house you see and say 'OMG I MUST buy that house!!!' So why would you do it with a horse?"

Answer 5

i personally dont think it is a good idea espically if a vet hasnt checked the horse.

Answer 6

Hmm...I would stay out of it and let her do what she wishes. You actually can get lucky and find a horse you love the first time. I've heard it happens! Well, anyway, it is important to get a vet to check the horse you are going to buy. My friend almost bought a parrot-mouthed horse! Also, it is important to ride the horse so you can make sure you are really a good pair together.

Answer 7

well if she's 100% sure about it, why not? the others probably won't compare in her mind. and hopefully she's an experienced horse person. It's her decission.

Answer 8

i guess it was love at first sight

but me id probably try and look at a couple more first but i know a lot of people do this and end up getting rid of the horse within a month or two after they relize it was the wrong horse for them

thats somthing i could never do they see you as the heard leader and now the heard leader is sending them away its like a family member saying they dont like you any more iv ended up with these horses that were abandend and there really depressed it takes a while before they adapt to there new home its really sad

please make sure your going to be able to grow with this horse and ask yourself will this horse be able to take me were i want to go will they be able to ride trails or barral race or dressage or poles jumper ect if you decide thats what you want to due one day

i hope your choice is the right one for the horses sake

      a horse is not a motorcycle or a boat its a living anamal  with feelings

Answer 9

Sometimes it works out, other times it turns into a huge mistake.

A lot of younger kids want a horse NOW and they 'think' they fall in love with the first horse they see, usually because it's the idea of just owning a horse period they fall in love with. They aren't thinking clearly or logically and will end up making a poor choice.

I strongly caution any first time horse owner to take their time in choosing the right mount.

Answer 10

Horses have personalities just like people

some you like some you don't

and visa versa.

So go on the personality... and that might take a while.

Answer 11

It depends.  Some people say no, you should never buy the first horse you see.  However, what if the first horse is the perfect one for you?  I wouldn't fall in love with a horse in an internet ad, go to see it once without looking at any other horses, then buy it.  But if your trainer recommends a horse that you fall in love with, ride several times, and gets a clean bill of health, I say go ahead.

Answer 12

It depends. Did she have her own vet on site to check the horse's health? Did she see it being ridden? I am the type of person who looks at all the avalable choises before I buy something. Espeaslly an Animal.

Answer 13

Shes probably really desperate or just wants one NOW.

Its a better idea to look at others, but if she really wants that then I guess she could get it. But she'll find out sooner or later that looks arent everything on a horse.

**EDIT**

She can brag all she wants, but your horse could be a WAY better jumper or what not than hers. That'll probably make her want to start looking before she buys.

Answer 14

Well, basically if the horse is exactly what she wants, then she should get it, but chances are she could find a better horse if she looked more. She also definitely needs to get the horse vetted. Its a really ridiculously dumb move to not check a horse out with a vet, all sorts of things can go wrong.

Answer 15

She needs to look at more. She's just over excited at the prospect of getting a horse and doesn't want to wait. You on the other hand shouldn't have a horse either because you are a spoilt little brat.

Answer 16

Well i leased my horse for 6 months before buying him. see if she is able to lease it. That is the only way to know if the horse is right. In my case, after i leased my horse, i knew he was right for me and he is!

Answer 17

i think it is always better to 'shop around' i know it is exciting when your getting a horse but what if there is a truly wonderful horse at a reasionable price that she is turning down because she wants this one?

it could be anything and if it is a first horse, she wont really know what shes looking for.

she sounds spoilt to me who is only getting a horse because you hvae one and she is jelous.

she probably wont even love it and will ride every horse at the livery yard but her own GOD THOSE PEOPLE ANNOY ME!!

sorry if shes your friend.

Answer 18

Just tell your friend "You can't ride color and Pretty is as Pretty does."  when it comes down to it,  Your horse can be uglier then heck to other people, but  as long as he is well-behaved, it doesn't matter.  

If your friend isn't willing to wait around and find the right horse, let her make this mistake.  She wants a pretty horse with out vet checking, it will be  a bad buying experience, but a life lesson in the long run.

Answer 19

Her reasons for buying the first horse she sees are all wrong.  The worst part of it, barring a miracle, the horse will pay the price in the end.  It looks to be a sad road for any horse she gets her hands on.

Answer 20

I think that really depends on your experience as a horse person. After ridding and owning horses for many years, when it was time to get another horse, I purchased the first one I went to see. However, I knew exactly what I was looking for and have the ability to train a horse from the ground up without professional help for most problems that I encounter.

Edit: I also arranged with the owner to lease the horse for 1 month before purchasing to make sure I could handle his "problems".