Buying a Horse? Read This First

If you have never bought a horse or thinking of buying a horse, we recommend you read carefully the information we have collected in this section. In it we explain from the best places for the purchase to the necessary documentation.

PREVIOUS TIPS

Before choosing a horse, always keep in mind two fundamental criteria: what are your possibilities and to what end you have decided to make the purchase.
Do not buy the first horse you see, but do not get distracted by watching and analyzing large numbers.
Ask a veterinarian to carry out a purchase recognition, who after a complete clinical examination (in which he will analyze the trot of the horse, his gallop, feet …), will make an adequate opinion.

Always negotiate the initial price, starting with a lower figure than what you really intend to spend.
Do not make the payment of the horse immediately, it is convenient to give only a part of the agreement leaving the rest after having verified that the horse really meets the expectations.
Try to get the seller to grant you a trial period, if so, you must be very careful with the horse during that time since any accident you suffer will be under your responsibility.

WHERE TO BUY

The first thing to keep in mind when buying a horse is the place where we are going to make the purchase. If we do not go to the right place, they can sell us a horse like a thoroughbred.

Here is a list of what to look for:

Directly to a breeder: these people must be faithful to their reputation to favor their own sale, so the quality of the horse is practically assured.
Equestrian Clubs: these are meeting centers for numerous fans, who establish a relationship with their monitors, who in many cases trust the sale of their horses.
To an individual: preferably be an expert and you need to get rid of your horse for any reason. Do not get carried away by “false friends”.
The competitions: appropriate places if what you want is a jumping horse.
Veterinarians: given their trade coexist daily with many people in this circle and have the advantage of knowing the animal, so they can advise on their status.
Fairs: in these places you should be very careful and not be fooled; We advise you that if you opt for this option, come accompanied by an expert.

WHEN TO BUY

You must bear in mind that with the arrival of good weather (early spring), fans multiply as the weather accompanies the ride. This rise in demand leads, as is natural, a rise in prices.

On the other hand, if you decide to buy your horse once the summer season has passed, with the beginning of the fall the activity will go down and you will be able to get much more affordable prices.

SELECTION CRITERIA

When selecting your horse, you should consider the following points:

The Sex: horse can be:

Whole: recommended if your goal is competition; but if you want to go on excursions or just take a walk, you should bear in mind that this type of horses usually cause problems, since in the presence of mares in heat they can become dangerous, as well as other males that can reach attack.
Castrated: the castrated horse loses its combatibility (which does not mean that it is not worth the competition), so it is especially valid to enjoy long walks with him.
Mare: has nothing to envy the male, we should only have some caution in the time of heat.
Age:
After 3 years: even though a young horse does not look like a mature horse, we can train it with the necessary care. At this age the horse will have been unbraked (he will have received his first training), we must take care that this operation has been carried out in the correct way since otherwise it can happen that the horse becomes disobedient. A horse of this age should not be used for competition.
From 5 years: the appearance of the horse is the final, is a mature specimen and can be used for competition. We must take care in the purchase since at these ages tend to sell only horses that are not good.
As of the age of 13: he is a major horse, so we must pay attention to his illnesses; however an experienced horse is the best companion of a rider who lacks experience.
Size: we should not be fooled, not because the horse is taller, it is better, in fact the horses of short stature have proven to be more resistant.
Breeding mode: a horse that has been bred in a rustic way offers greater resistance.
Morphological characteristics:
Oblique shoulders and horizontal line: high speed horse.
Cross lower than the rump: horse with a tendency to stumble.

The minimum price that is established for the purchase of a horse is the one that corresponds to the price of its weight as meat. Keep in mind that a horse of around 1.60 weighs approximately 500 kg. From this is the minimum price there are a number of variables that influence the final price and should take into account: Sex: A gelding has a higher price, to pay for the operation. The mare increases its price if it is considered valid to raise valuable specimens. Age: A horse between 5 and 10 years old is more expensive. From 10 years of age, the price starts at descend.Raza: An undocumented horse must be cheaper.Razas of great value are the Andalusian horse and especially the Arabian.Results obtained in competitions: the price will increase if the horse has been the winner in different competitions.

DOCUMENTATION OF THE HORSE

When we buy a horse horse you must ensure that you have all the required papers and that they are in order: Registration card: this is the horse’s title deed. It must be modified when the horse changes owner. Accompaniment document: must accompany the horse in all its movements and it must contain: Origin: Date and place of birth. Name of the owner at the time of birth. Name of the parents , of grandparents and great-grandparents. Individual, written and graphic data: that identify the horse at the time of sale. Health and administrative data: visas, vaccinations … Before buying a horse check that the health data correspond to those of the accompanying document.

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