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Sunday, April 10, 2011

Things To Look Into When Buying Horses For Sale

By Lee Gilbert


The tag that comes along with being a pet owner isn't low. Let's face it pets our an expensive endeavor between food, getting your pet vaccinated, buying food, along with the other additional costs of shelter and the like. Consequently you would figure that the bigger the pets are the more they'll cost. Even if though the necessities needed to care for a pet are the same no matter the size, when buying horses for sale you will have to pay more than you would for the common household animal. All things considered if you are planning on buying a horse whether from a friend or in an auction setting there are some things you might want to check in the interests of making sure that you are not over-paying for the animal.

-The Age of the Horse

The age of the horse can make a huge impact on its market value. If the animal is of an advanced age and likely nearing retirement it won't fetch the same price as a horse in its prime time of its life. Conversely, a very young horse or foal will also typically sell for a little bit less than a horse in its prime because it is substantially younger and needs more training. Usually an animal that is in its prime carries more weight on the market. So whenever you try to purchase a horse for financial reasons such as reselling and breeding, you will need to check out the age of the animal because information like that is absolutely crucial to your success.

-The Training of the Horse

Animals that have taken training in a specialized area such as dressage will have a considerably higher value than one that doesn't have any type of training. Whether you are looking at a barrel racer or a hurdle jumper, the important thing is to make sure that there is enough training to justify the extra price tag. A respected and recognized trainer will be able to fetch a heftier price tag than perhaps one that is not so well-known. More often than not, what you need to look into is making sure that you know how much training the animal has received. Consider running tests to verify if you are unsure of your seller.

-Health And Injuries

No matter what your purpose is in buying a horse to begin with, injuries are something you should look at very seriously. If you're looking at high performance sports, then injuries to the limbs or any otherwise compromising health conditions. If you are simply looking for a family animal than it becomes less of a concern but still enough of one that if you are buying you need to look at buying for a cheaper price. By the same token however, an animal with a clean bill of health is one you should expect to pay a little more on.

Whenever you plan to put a large amount of money into anything whether for clothes, jewelery, or a horse it is essentially making an investment. Whenever you begin searching for and looking to buy horses for sale, it is vital that you remember some of the tips mentioned above. First you must consider the age of the horse, secondly you must look at the horse's training, and lastly you must take into account the health history of the animal. By keeping these thoughts in mind you will always be able to come up with a solid deal when buying a horse.




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