Horse Auction Mistakes To Avoid
Some of the best places to buy a great horse are horse auctions. But you need to use your better judgment and common sense in at least the same way you would if you were buying a new appliance or a car. When you go, there are some things you really need to avoid.
Don't
- Don't make an impulse purchase. Sometimes a horse can appear healthy and relaxed because they were given drugs. As rare as this is, you should still make the effort to double check. Ask to try out the horse before you buy it. If it's a good horse dealer, he or she won't mind.
- Get a young pony for your kids. At horse auctions you'll see a lot of people doing this. It's a nice idea on the surface, but in truth, no beginner should buy an inexperienced horse. This is especially important if the horse is going to be around children. It's far better to buy an older horse that is relaxed and calm.
- Purchase a horse based on color! You'd be amazed by how many people seem to do this. There may very well be a certain color that you really love, but the overall demeanor, health, and temperament of the horse is far more important to consider before you purchase it.
- Buy a horse when you aren't ready to take proper care of it. Keeping and caring for a horse is a major expense. The horse will have to be taken care of every single day or you will be neglecting the horse. You'll still have to buy food even if you lose your job or would rather buy a new entertainment center.
If you keep those tips in mind and have everything you need to take care of your horse, you are well on your way to finding a great horse at a horse auction. Good luck!
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Published October 26th, 2007
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