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10 Tips for Buying a Horse

When buying a horse, there are things you need to consider. You have to be terribly sure of what kind of horse to buy and you need to have a prepared home for it. Remember that owning and taking care of a horse involves a long term commitment, you should know everything about it.


Before you purchase a horse, you may want to understand about the following guidelines.


1. Sellers have a tendency to present lots of horses, but if you know the right horse for you, you will not be confused. Never allow your seller to pressure you to purchase a horse that's not best for you. Stick to what you need and don't be influenced or tempted by your seller.


If you aren't actually sure about the horse, then don't purchase it. Wait until you find the right one. Buying a wrong pony mean buying yourself a headache. The most effective way of getting the right horse is to lease it first.


2. Keep the option for negotiation open. Don't let the seller know of your financial position. Never show that you like the horse so much. This could make your seller think he/she can sell the horse even at an immoderately high price.


3. If you are buying a horse for your youngster, talk to him first. Explain how important it isn't not to demonstrate the seller his or her excitement.


4. To scale back the level of pressure exerted to you, tell your seller that you are going to ask your instructor first about the horse and you value your instructor's opinion.


5. To help with your call, ask your instructor to check the horse before you purchase it. The only person who knows what you want and what suits you when it comes to horses is your instructor. Your instructor might ask you to pay for his or her professional recommendation and educated opinion.


6. Before you make an offer, guess first the sales price your seller will be offering. Base your price estimate on the current market conditions, the time the horse has been for sale and the seller's personal financial circumstances. If you can not guess the price, ask your instructor what he thinks is a fair offer.


7. If you are unable to bargain, ask your seller for concessions like free tack. Or you can ask your seller at no cost delivery of the pony. These are examples of industry standard practices, so you will not insult your seller.


8. Sales commissions are terribly characteristic in this kind of transaction, so be prepared. Ask up front if there's someone asking for a sales commission and for how much. Sales commissions run from 10-20% of the acquisition price.


9. One significant thing that most buyers overlook is that they do not subject the horse for check up before buying. You should know if the horse you are buying is healthy. Have an independent 3rd party vet check the horse first. Then ask for the result and include it in your decision.


10. When buying a horse, have the exchange drafted in a form of a contract which will obviously state all the terms and the warranties of your purchase.

About Author:
Lisa Blackstone is an equestrian and specializes in providing guidelines and tips on horse riding. She hosts the Horse and Rider Radio Show in Atlanta, Georgia, where she discusses information significant to the newcomer. For additional tips and guidelines visit http://www.dressagesaddlesguide.com/ and http://www.ridingsaddlesguide.com/.