How Do You Buy A Horse For The Family?

So you've decided to buy a horse? This article is for the novice horse buyer who is planning to board the horse at a stable where all care and feeding will be provided. Horse ownership can be a wonderful family activity and a great stress reliever! Here are some basic guidelines to avoid a negative experience. Determine who will be the primary rider. Is it a small child, teen or yourself? Do you want each member of the family to be able to ride the horse? I highly recommend that before you dive into a purchase, you take lessons at a stable to assess ability, aptitude, and enthusiasm. Your child may have visions of galloping bareback down a beach, but this is not very realistic. There is a considerable amount of "dirty work" associated with horse ownership unless you are very rich and can have your mount delivered to the front door of the mansion for your morning canter on Sunday. My point is, have an "eyes-wide-open" approach. Once you know who will be riding the most, have taken ...  more