Want to buy a horse....?

Question

I want to buy a horse and I was wondering if you can buy a good horse for $4,500 or below. I don't need a champ I just want a well trained horse. I think you can. And also any guides to what to look out for when buying a horse??? Thanks :)

Answer 1

Yeah you can it just takes some searching. Not sure how common it is cos i'm in/from England.

Charlotte x

Answer 2

Now days people are giving them away left and right. One thing you should learn is how to age them. Many people out there will sell you a horse they say is, say 10, you get it home and your vet confirms it is much older. You want to watch out for signs of drugging, I have seen this more time than I can count. Take someone with you that is experienced with horses and know wht to look for, thats your best bet.  Good luck!!

Answer 3

Yes you can. I paid 750 for my horse. And she is just a well tempered girl. She gets along with other horses, isn't lazy, gots lots of spunk. And i will soon be doing poles and barrels with her.

You want to make sure that the horse doesn't have any injuries or past injuries. That she doesnt buck the riders, and has lots of ground manners good luck!

Answer 4

here try this

there horses vary between $10,000 and $1,500.

http://www.topolinefarm.com/for_sale.htm

good luck!

Answer 5

YEAH! totally you can get a good horse for $2000 if you liv in australia try these website

www.horsedeals.com.au

www.horsepoint.com.au

Answer 6

yes you can.

look for cribbing marks on the stall [bite marks]

it helps to bring a riding instructor if you have one.

have the owner ride it and see how it reacts.

then you should ride and see if it feels ok.

note what bit is used,bridle etc.

ask the owner to have the horse walked at a trot away and towards you. [to see if its lame]  

Answer 7

OHhhh yeah. with the horse market the way it is right now, I had a friend who just bought a 6 year old professionally trained registered quarter horse for $85.  just be careful who you buy from. check the reputation of the breeder and the trainer. some breeders are irresponsible. if you buy a mare with the intention to breed eventually, make SURE you ask about her mother and if she prolapsed or if that runs in her bloodlines. check the rep of the trainer too. go and watch how he/she rides and schools. watch for any signs of aggressive riding as that may cause you problems later on. anyone who rides a horse and is aggressive without reason can make a horse skittish and mean.

if you arent buying from a breeder check the rep of the farm/person you are buying from. ask for references from other people who bought from them.

as for problems with the horse, check for lameness by having the horse trot to and from you. that is the best gait at which to check for lameness. the biggest thing is for you to ride the horse and be instructed on how it is trained and what cues it responds to. ride the horse and put it through its paces. see if it balks at anything. if you are going to show, see how it reacts to its ears/face/legs being clipped and how it is with baths. this is a MAJOR problem with many horses. the seller will claim that they horse does anything and everything and the buyer never checks to see that the horse actually does. if a person refuses to show you and prove that the horse will indeed do everything, i wouldnt deal with the person anymore.

last, ask about how the horse acts with shots, with the farrier, and MAKE SURE you ask how the horse is with loading and ask that you can see it being loaded or if you can load it yourself just for proof that the horse is well behaved.

check for ground manners. does it bite, kick, crib, or eat wood? how is it with strange noises?

lots of things, i know. but it is better to be safe than sorry.

also, if it is registered, make sure there are no impressive bloodlines. do research on this bloodline if you dont know what it is. basically, horses that are impressive bred are at risk of spinal problems and can become immediately immbolized and have to be put to sleep if they have an attack. there are sooo many factors that cause attacks in impressive horses that its not even funny. if it states on the papers (if the horse is registered) that the horse is impresssive, check that it has been tested and is HYPP: N/N. N/H is ok too, but there is a slight chance the horse may have a flare.

i hope this helps, and that its not too much to read. feel free to email me if you need anything else!!

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Answer 8

I recently went through the whole buying process, so I can say with experience that you can. My budget was $1,500. I ended up with a great horse that just needs his muscles built up. For $4,500, in the right area, you should be able to get a great, well-trained horse.

As for things to watch out for -- ask a LOT of questions early on. It's better to ask too early than to find out too late. Have someone come with who really knows what to look for, such as a riding instructor or vet. Visit a potential horse more than once, I recommend at least 3 times.

Good luck! Hope this helps.

Mika <3

EDIT:

Here are the sites I used to find my horse:

www.dreamhorse.com

www.equine.com

www.horsetopia.com

Also, my local tack shops had listings of local horses for sale. You could check there as well.

Answer 9

You can get a great all around horse for $2500 easy, sometimes less.  There's a lot you should look for and I would suggest taking someone you trust and respect when it comes to they're horse sense with you to make an informed decision.  Two set's of eye's are better than one, and preferably chose someone who's purchased a few horses themselves.  Don't decide to make the purchase after only one visit either, it's good to spend a little more than a short ride with the horse so if you can come back for a second ride a few day's later that's ideal.  Really handle the horse, pick up their feet, groom and tack them up all yourself so you can get a good feel for him/her.  Be realistic about what your looking for, don't buy a barrel horse if you want a horse for local shows.  And don't settle on any one horse because your tired of looking, or someone pressures you into it, or just anxious to purchase your new companion, it's important you find a horse you can really bond with so you can both really enjoy your time together.    

Answer 10

Of coarse you can...I bought one the owners paid 10 grand for plus all the training this horse had for 1000 dollars and nothing is wrong with her....People just cant afford to keep their horses anymore and they are selling cheap.  

Answer 11

Right now that will buy you a top notch horse.

Best guide....

1.  Take some body with you that knows horses.

2.  Try to buy from small breeders/owners you will get horses that have been handled more and will make better horses in the long run.

BTW I help people find gaited horses as a hobby and currently know of a mare for $550 which is a sorrel but has been shown some in halter and is broke and calm.  Will need to be refreshed on the trail because has not been ridden much lately.  Oh age is 10 and in good health and excellent breeding.

Want a more colorful one?  I know of a pretty palomino which is dead broke.  I think he wanted $1500 for her.

One of the best riding mares I have been on was for sale a couple of weeks ago for $1500.