For many riders owning their own horse is their ultimate dream. However, before buying a horse for the first time check out the advice and tips provided in our guides.
Considerations before buying a horse
Before buying a horse there are many things to consider carefully such as the costs, the time and commitment involved and where to keep the horse so check out our guides.
Understanding horse for sale adverts
There are many terms and abbreviations used in horse for sale adverts. Check out our guide to the more common abbreviations and phrases used in horse for sale adverts.
Places to buy a horse
When looking to buy a new horse there are a few places to consider and our guide details each to help you decide which are the best places to consider.
Enquiring about a horse for sale
Before enquiring about a horse advertised for sale make a list of questions to ask the seller and have this list to hand together with a pen to write down the answers when calling about the horse. Our guide provides a checklist of questions to ask.
Viewing a horse for sale
Viewing a potential new horse can be an exciting experience and it is always a good idea to take an experienced advisor along when viewing a horse advertised for sale who can look at the horse totally objectively. Read our advice about what to check when viewing the horse.
Vetting a horse
A pre-purchase vetting is a sensible precaution when buying a horse as a vetting can not only identify any existing health problems with a horse but may also identify potential health risks. Our guide details the stages and procedure for a horse vetting.
Horse purchase agreement
A sample horse sale contract template for guidance only. Legal advice should be sought to ensure that that any written agreement is legally binding.
Legal aspects of buying a horse
Buying a horse is a significant investment, both financially and emotionally, so as well as finding the right horse it is important to be aware of the legal requirements and rights in relation to any horse purchase.
