03/04/2024
Let’s talk buying new horses🦄
Buying a new horse can be kind of stressful, there’s the time and energy it takes finding the “right” one and then everything that comes afterwards - pre purchase exams, test rides, travel, hauling, etc.
Let’s look at the red flags 🚩 of horse buying:
- horse is already saddled when you arrive
- horse is sweaty and seems like they were just worked prior to you arriving.
- they seem lethargic or dazed
- they have poor feet, malnourished or look nothing like the photos.
The above are absolute red flags when buying a horse, these are typical signs that the seller is hiding something about the horse they don’t want you seeing.
Already saddled could mean the horse is cinchy, dodgy, or sore.
Sweaty could mean the horse was heavily worked before you arrived so you don’t see bucking, hard to catch, or bad habits that are worked out before you see them.
They seem lethargic or dazed could mean the horse was given a sedative before your arrival for many different reasons usually indicating the horse is reactive.
If the horse is in bad condition with poor feet, malnourished or look nothing like the photos, this should have been disclosed before you made the visit, all of these are indicators the horse is not taken care of and the seller is lying about the horses condition.
Although buying a horse can be exciting you should always bring a reputable horse person with you, get your horse a pre-purchase exam, and do a test ride or have the seller ride the horse for you once you’ve seen them caught, saddled, bridled, feet picked, ect. (Unless otherwise disclosed, horse is green, unbroken or a rescue) so of course there are exceptions as long as you are aware and know exactly what you’re getting into!
We offer pre purchase exams & buying support when looking for a new partner! We want you to have ease when buying a new horse and the best chance at a long successful partnership with your horse! Feel free to reach out with more questions on finding the right horse for your goals!
