Where can i find a good quarter horse?

Question

i am looking for one that is good with beginners because i have little cousins that would be interested in learning to ride but also willing to do some more experienced work. i would like for it to be good on trails as well. are there any good online websited that advertise horses for sale.. i live in new york.

thanks a lot!

Answer 1

quarter horses have good brakes but they also need very little to make them move. they are normally good tempered and i have one that was broken in (basic) in one day. try www.horsemart.com

Answer 2

dreamhorse.com

i just found my new horse on this sight a couple of months ago!  

Answer 3

www.aqha.com - this registry website offers it's member some pretty good advertising.  

dreamhorse.com also seems to be the most popular site for people looking for horses.

You should be able to find a well trained horse for a good price given the current state of the horse market.  They are selling perfectly well-broke western ranch horses out west right now for between $2000 and $10,000 - I have personally seen many for about $3500.  These should be well-started and work well for all levels of riders.

Good luck!

Answer 4

i would start with the aqha (american quarter horse assosiation) website and check their classafieds. you can also look for good lesson horses at your local training facilities, go t some aqha shows in your area and talk to the trainers, they are your best leads

Answer 5

Absolutely do not buy a horse until you have had lessons for a minimum of 2 years. You can't just buy a horse and "ride" it. I shudder at the thought of all the mistakes I've seen beginners make and how it would have cost them if someone experienced wasn't around. Girth too loose, hitting the horse, saddle without pads or blankets, saddle in the middle of the back, throatlatch too tight, dropping the lead rope, walking away, etc. All of these things hurt the horse badly. So here's what you should do:

1. Find a Western barn near you, sign up for lessons with your cousins

2. Take lessons for AT LEAST 2 years, preferably 4 or more

3. When you can walk and jog perfectly, and lope well, ask your trainer if they think your ready for a horse. If they say no, NO. If they say yes:

4. Find a bombproof (kidsafe) Quarter horse that's agood height and age for you. Your ready to buy after you've found a few sites on your own.  No stallions, foals, young horses under 5, greenbroke horses, unbroke horses, advanced, or intermediate horses, no matter what. I don't care if their cheap or cute or whatever, your not ready for that with your first horse.

5. Good job! You and your cousins can now ride your horse. By now you should have an excellent knowledge of grooming, tacking, feeding, and more. Good luck and happy trails! :)

Answer 6

equine.com

horseclicks.com

dreamhorse.com

equinenow.com

these all allow you to search specifics (breed, training, location, price, ect...)

craigslist.com

go to the farm and garden section of your area and scroll through. ads are added HOURLY so chances are there will be good listings soon. and they are very local,

try asking local horsey people and barn friends to keep their eyes open for prospects. some of my friends and my horse were forund that way.

Answer 7

go on dreamhorse.com

Answer 8

I would go on:

www.horsetopia.com

www.equinehits.com

or

www.equine.com

Answer 9

Try equine.com and equinehits.com

Good Luck finding one!!

Answer 10

i would say part boarding or even lessons in stead wait till shes 12-13-14 then get her one.

Answer 11

Here are a few that are good to start with. I didn't know your price range. Hope this helps!

http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_list.php3...