Is it okay to ask what makes the horse not for a beginner?

Question

I'm just gonna make this quick :)

Is it okay to contact someone asking what makes the horse not a beginner horse?

I'm looking in to buying a horse and some of the ones I'm interested in say not for beginners and I'm curious as to why..

Can I just ask "what makes this horse not a beginner horse"?

Answer 1

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!! Some things may be little things that you are some what experienced at. So Yes! It is really ok! Good luck with your horse!

Answer 2

Of course it is OK.  But there are really only two good reasons.  One is the horse is green (inexperienced).  The other is that it has too much spirit for a beginner.  In either scenario a beginner could get seriously hurt.  One more thing.  Beginners inevitably think they are better than they are just because they do not yet realize how much more there is to learn.

Answer 3

Defiantly you don't want to spend money on something too advanced. The first horse I ever bought was to green for me and I was not able to handle him not only that but I lost alot of my confidence riding him. Most of the times on fliers for horses for sale the owner will say if the pony/horse is beginner, intermediate, or advanced.

I hope I helped

Answer 4

Go for it!

Answer 5

YEA! WHEN I'M SELLING SOME OF MY HORSES AND DOLK ASK MY WHY THEN I SAY JUST COME ROUND AND HAVE A RIDEON HER OR HIM.

THEY SOON UNDERSTAND WHY!

Answer 6

ppl who have horses that they feel are harder to ride, or have tempers most ppl will say that they are not a beginner horse. most of the time the "beginner" horse really needs no istruction itself to just ride, they mostly know what they ae doing already. this makes them easy for a beginner to learn to ride, and they can focus on themselves learning how to properly ride. it also will help if u are going to want to train a horse yourself in the future bcz u can learn from the horse how u should ride. i hope this helps

Answer 7

its perfectly normal. you should.

because if you ask then youll know your answer and know whether or not to buy it. afterall you dont want to waste your money on a horse that you really dont want.

Answer 8

Absolutely, do ask.

They're looking to sell the horse, they want all interested parties to contact them.  

Also, sometimes people say things in their ads to discourage idiots from wasting time.  By saying "no beginners", it roots out people who have decided it might be fun to have a horsie, with no concept of the care and training they require.  

If you call over there and ask intellegent questions, they'll be fine with answering questions.

Hey, all they can say is no and hang up.

LOL!

What do you have to lose?

Answer 9

People say that because their horses have an issue that makes the horse unsuitable for beginners. Here are some examples: Bucking, rearing, head pulling, doesn't like riding by itself / with other horses, kicks, refuses jumps frequently, etc. If you are a beginner*, DO NOT buy these horses, you are not ready for them, no matter what you think or say, you will get hurt around them. *Ask your trainer what your level is. I define levels like this (Some barns have beginner/intermediate/advanced and others have beginners/advanced/experienced. I am going to use the 2nd one):

Begginer: Is learning the walk trot and canter and not jumping, has a good walk and is learning the trot and canter, or has a perfect walk, good trot, and is learning the canter. Beginners don't jump higher than 1 1/2'.

Advanced: Has a perfect walk and trot, a good canter, and can jump 1 1/2' well.

Experienced: Has a perfect walk, trot and canter. Can jump 2 1/2' well.

That is just my personal opinion. Ask your trainer honestly how your doing, and let your trainer talk to the horse owner about if it would be good for you...IDK JMO.

Answer 10

do not be afraid to ask any questions when your buying a horse, the one your afraid to ask could be the one you should have asked. If they don't want to answer then its not something you want own

Answer 11

This is always ok.  sometimes the owner will say it's because of a very little reason that may not matter to you, such as the horse is too big, or may nibble.  I'm currently selling my horse and I'm telling people that he's an intermediate horse only because he can sometimes be strong on the bit and sometimes he's very lazy.  While buying a horse, no question is out of the picture.  If a horse owner gets mad at you for asking a question, then don't give them your business.

Answer 12

Yes, I'm sure they'll explain it to you.  Generally it means the horse has a strong will and needs a firm experienced rider to keep him line.

Answer 13

Always ask!!!! Ask everyone you can!!! People are more apt to offer help or experience when someone is asking for knowledge. You can ask on here as well. I know a good handful of people that can help. How else are you to learn? Ask away!!!!

Answer 14

Yes!!! The owner might think the horse is not for beginners as you might think the problem is easily fixable.  Once you know what is wrong with the horse you can open or narrow your oppions. You sould always know alot about a good horse before ruling it out. So good luck on your horse search!

Answer 15

Of course you can ask.

No reason why not, if they don't want to tell you that they'll say so.

Answer 16

Yes... I would definitely ask because some of the time, the horse has little quirks that are easy to work through, but, other times, the horse has major problems and saying that it's not a beginner horse is just another way of saying that the horse is troubled. Good luck! :)

Answer 17

Yesss =D

When They Say That It Means That Its Hyper And Unpredictable And A More Powerful Horse,, It Needs A Better Rider To Work Out The Engergy,, It Wouldnt Be Good To Put A New Rider (Beginner) On That Horse Because It Could Be What I Just Said =D

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Answer 18

Yes, it is ok to ask. And even for a seasoned rider who might be interested in buying the horse it should be considered an invitation to ask. And never fail to ask what a seller means by "forward moving" if you see that term used in the ad to describe the horse. That is a term that relatively inexperienced riders should be cautious of and always question the seller about what he/she is describing because, while it is sometimes used to describe a horse that is responsive and not sluggish but one that is mannered and not too difficult to handle, it is also a term that is frequently used to describe a horse that is hot or borderline hot, a horse that is spirited and extremely energetic, the sort of horse of course which would be suitable for a skilled rider rather than a novice or a relatively inexperienced rider.

And I suggest, unless you are an extremely experienced horse person, that you never buy a horse on the spot as is. I have sold more than a dozen horses over the years and I take pride in the fact that I make every possible effort to encourage the buyers to agree to a 30 day lease as a trial period before purchasing the horse, with the horse remaining on my property during the trial period and the lease fee then applied to the sale price if the horse is purchased. That seems to most effectively match the buyers with the right horse and gives me adequate time to thoroughly acquaint the buyer with the horse and horse with the buyer and it pretty much assures that the buyers will be happy with the horse and that the horse will most likely be going to a permanent home.

Answer 19

It's okay to ask ANYTHING you want about a horse you may be considering to buy. Ask, ask, ask!!! You want to be positive you're making the right decision in your purchase. If you get a horse owner who is not willing to cooperate and give you all the info. you want about the horse, pass on it. that's usually a sure fire sign that they're hiding something.

Great way to put it American. Never be afraid to ask questions, that's how you learn. There are a lot of knowledgeable people on here that are more than qualified to help you, and happy to do it.