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Ok so I've just inquired about a horse and i'm waiting for them to get back to me. This is my first time dealing with this, what questions do i need to ask and what info do i need to find out??

Then at a visit what do i need to look for?

Help help help!
 
Any known veterinary problems, experience the horse has had, explain what you want and ask if suitable, build of horse, just what horse has done is important really and any obvious problems, what its like in open spaces and behind on hacks etc :)
 
What you want to buy this horse?

All the usual stuff
Is it allergic to anything? straw for example
can it live out 24/7?
Any history of lameness/injury?
What is its workload currently? (if little, may change personality when fit)
Can it be turned out with mares/geldings?
What does it come with? (tack/rugs etc)?
Does it load/deal with traffic/be shod?
What is it currently fed?
Does it have a tendency to be fat/thin?
Any vices? Cribbing/windsucking etc
Hacking alone/company?
When was it last vaccinated/wormed/shod/teeth done etc


erm and probably 800000 more!!!
 
Thats great thank you both. Yes lexie wanting to buy. Very excited. Any tips on how to know if youre being lied too? I've never bought my own before, just looked after other peoples.
 
If you turn up and its on three legs/being an idiot or doesnt look like the pictures you have probably been lied to. No most seem to lie when selling so just go with a knowledgable friend and keep your eyes wide open! :)
 
Snowysadude said:
If you turn up and its on three legs/being an idiot or doesnt look like the pictures you have probably been lied to. No most seem to lie when selling so just go with a knowledgable friend and keep your eyes wide open! :)
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Hahaha it's just so hard to know if you can trust what's being said. I don't want to end up with a lunatic!
 
Whatever happens have the blumming thing vetted before you hand over any cash!!

Defo take an instructor or someone with you.

Check passport very carefully also to see that the hoss in front of you is the one on the passport!
 
5 stage vetting and go with gut instinct it's normally right! Don't be tempted to go for the first horse you see.
 
Ella19 said:
5 stage vetting and go with gut instinct it's normally right! Don't be tempted to go for the first horse you see.
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For some reason I really like this horse. She's not what i was thinking i'd get at all, for a start she's a mare, but i get a good feeling. Very aware it's only based on one photo though, will have to see what happens if/when i get to see her.
 
Has it/does it look as if, it has been exercised prior to your viewing - could indicate a lively ride; be suspicious if it is already tacked up - could indicate that horse is difficult to tack up/ headshy ect and could also be trying to disguise any faults ect.
Touch the horse/ can you run your hands all over the horse including legs. Can you pick his feet up. What are his stable manners like.
any known injuries that have been treated by vet.
Keep your eyes wide open and if it dont feel right walk away.Take someone with you . For your own safety never do viewings alone - even if you take a non-horsey person with you who stands in the background watching, the seller is not gonna know whether they know anything/everything or nothing.
good luck.
 
Use your gut instinct as its amazing how when you tell someone what you are looking for its AMAZING because it does all those things.

You will need to see and do everything you want to do with it. Take your hat etc(I even take my own stirrups in car and leathers..just as I had a few who had tiny feet!

ie for me I want a hacker traffic proof etc with farrier etc

So I want to see it caught from field..groomed pick the feet(only do this if they tell you its ok or if you dont want to they should do it) Shoes ask about farrier etc

Tack up...they should ride for you ie in school or field walk trot canter jump etc and if you feel happy that its ok you get on. I ask if it bucks rears etc sick sorry do they ever use a whip and what is its reaction ie buck etc I want to know the ins and outs

take out on road....they can ride 1st then I have been going past entrance on way home to see if naps.

you may need to go out in company and without...etc try the brakes

For me thats pretty much it...hose/clippers/loading/vets/microchipped

& always have a look at passport too/breed societys etc Then if you like horse take experienced person and vetting if all is well.

Just do what you would do etc

Good luck you will learn quickly and if you feel or gut instinct is not right stop the viewing and just say I dont think this one is for me as soon as you think this! Some sellers can be quite horrid and others very nice! But dont commit if you are unsure...
 
See the horse being ridden before riding it yourself, watch it being ridden out of the arena/field and if you can take it out for a hack to see if it is nappy at all.

Watch its attitude as it is being tacked up.

Go by first impression. If you do not like something about it then remember that!
I recently went to a dealers yard and never even bothered to pull a horse out of the stable, nothing was to my liking and not right for the person I was looking for.
 
Some great advice on here. It's also worth asking if the seller will agree to a trial period - many will in the current market, especially if they think you are right for the horse. Ask also if tack is included - if you don't have a saddle that fits it will potentially mean a gap in being able to ride and extra expense.

Finally, on top of everything else, get a written and signed bill of sale. If the pony has any vices, scars, issues, traits etc get them listed accurately on this document. If not, then write "purchased with no vices, known scars or injuries" If things turn out differently, you then have a much better chance of recourse and an honest seller will welcome this approach. Have 2 copies, one for you and one for the vendor. If the vendor tries to give you one that states "sold as seen with no recourse etc" consider very carefully how you continue, there will be a reason!
 
Foxhunter49 said:
See the horse being ridden before riding it yourself, watch it being ridden out of the arena/field and if you can take it out for a hack to see if it is nappy at all.

Watch its attitude as it is being tacked up.

Go by first impression. If you do not like something about it then remember that!
I recently went to a dealers yard and never even bothered to pull a horse out of the stable, nothing was to my liking and not right for the person I was looking for.
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Gut instinct seems to be a big thing when horse shopping. I'll keep my eyes wide open.
 
Flashpaddler said:
Some great advice on here. It's also worth asking if the seller will agree to a trial period - many will in the current market, especially if they think you are right for the horse. Ask also if tack is included - if you don't have a saddle that fits it will potentially mean a gap in being able to ride and extra expense.

Finally, on top of everything else, get a written and signed bill of sale. If the pony has any vices, scars, issues, traits etc get them listed accurately on this document. If not, then write "purchased with no vices, known scars or injuries" If things turn out differently, you then have a much better chance of recourse and an honest seller will welcome this approach. Have 2 copies, one for you and one for the vendor. If the vendor tries to give you one that states "sold as seen with no recourse etc" consider very carefully how you continue, there will be a reason!
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That's very helpful advice thank you :)
 
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