FIVE EASY TIPS ON HOW TO BUY THE RIGHT HORSE.

Written by Dean Erickson


If you are looking for a horse or pony for sale, a horse trailer or even an entire horse farm for sale, here are some tips to get you started.

Buying a horse is a big event. There are so many important things to consider that an impulsive buy is out ofrepparttar question. Any would-be equine owner must think about things like finding an appropriate boarding stable and purchasing allrepparttar 125669 correct equipment you may need. You should seek out other horse owners and speak to them.

As a start,repparttar 125670 Internet offers a wealth of information. Your best bet is to start a search for "How to buy a horse". This will bring up many dedicated sites with in-depth guides, tips and FAQs onrepparttar 125671 process of buying your own horse.

In brief:

1. Be responsible for your purchase. Investigate what you are buying and who you are buying from. It's better to buy from people who are inrepparttar 125672 business and have lots of horses to choose from. If you aren't an experience buyer it's too risky to buy from a private individual. Get to knowrepparttar 125673 horse's current owners. Ask for references. Speak to others who've bought horses fromrepparttar 125674 same sellers. Talk to those who run boarding farms. What do they know? Do a lot of preparatory research.

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WHAT THE NOVICE HORSE BREEDER SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE BREEDING

Written by Dean Erickson


For any proud horse owner there comes a time when you want to mate your stallion or mare. This is an important decision. Be patient. Be prepared.

You've taken a good look at your mare and believe that she is good mating material. Plus, you are rather fond ofrepparttar idea of having a baby around. It is time to beginrepparttar 125668 long, but rewarding task of find a stud for your mare.

While it may be a charming idea to let nature take its course and allow your mare to graze freely withrepparttar 125669 stud of your choice, it is always best, forrepparttar 125670 novice breeder, to seek professional advice beforehand and assistance duringrepparttar 125671 mating.

First of all, take your time. Findingrepparttar 125672 right stud for your mare will give you a better chance of ending up withrepparttar 125673 type of foal you want. Be patient. Breeding a horse is expensive so be sure to understand what you are getting yourself, and your mare, into.

There are so many things to consider before proceeding.

Determine what sort of foal you want. In comparison to your mare do you want a bigger or a smaller foal? Do you want a taller or shorter foal? What purpose do you want it to fulfil? Do you want a working breed or a horse for pleasure riding? Do you want to alter any of your mare's physical or personality traits?

You need to have clear answers to all these questions in order to findrepparttar 125674 ideal stud for your mare, that is,repparttar 125675 stud that will help producerepparttar 125676 foal you want.

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