| Mention horses in California and some people will give | | | | California, it's impossible to say that there is only a |
| you a bit of a strange look. Those who are unfamiliar | | | | single breed that is most common. For those who are |
| with California with the exception of wine country in | | | | involved in racing and training horses for the racetrack, |
| the Napa Valley and major cities like San Francisco, | | | | Thoroughbreds are a popular choice. Many choose |
| Los Angeles and San Diego, for example, might | | | | Arabian horses for their beauty. Paint horses are |
| wonder exactly where people in California would keep | | | | common. And, of course, when it comes to ranching |
| their horses. Of course, horses have been kept in | | | | and rodeo horses in California, the American Quarter |
| California even into the modern age, even by ordinary | | | | Horse is as popular and common as it is in Texas and |
| Californians. Most famously, Californian Ronald Reagan | | | | Nevada. When looking at horses for sale in California, |
| owned horses and was very fond of going on a ride, | | | | part of the decision will be made based on why the |
| whenever he was at home. While the Reagan's | | | | person is buying a horse, in the first place. Someone |
| occupied the White House, both Ronald and Nancy | | | | who is planning to work their horse on a ranch is not |
| were the proud owners of Arabian horses. Ronald | | | | going to look for a Thoroughbred or a warmblood |
| Reagan's horse was a white Arabian stallion named El | | | | horse; they are going to look at the American Quarter |
| Alamein, gifted to him in 1981 by the Mexican President, | | | | Horse, or possibly a Pinto or Paint horses, because |
| Jorge. Nancy's horse was a chestnut gelding named | | | | those horses are better suited to the buyers' needs. |
| Catalina Muzraff. Just as the Reagan's had their own | | | | Likewise, someone who is looking for horses in |
| working ranch called, Rancho del Cielo, near Santa | | | | California because they intend to train it for dressage |
| Barbara, California, to the north and west of Los | | | | are going to look for different horses, than someone |
| Angeles, many Californian's have working ranches and | | | | who will be racing or simply riding casually. It's important |
| farms in every nook and cranny of the state. Likewise, | | | | to have an understanding of horse breeds and what |
| those who do their research will find that horses in | | | | constitutes a healthy horse when you're looking at a list |
| California don't just exist on working cattle ranches. At | | | | of horses for sale. The condition of the horse's hair, |
| many of the state's Pacific Coast beaches, it's possible | | | | teeth, hearing and eyesight are important. The horse's |
| to enjoy horseback riding on the beach. The same is | | | | hooves should be strong and healthy. The horse |
| true for those who are visiting the state's redwood | | | | should have a solid muscle structure and, those who |
| forests, the Sierra Mountains and various other areas | | | | are looking for horses in California know, the legs of |
| throughout the state. That doesn't mean that all of the | | | | the horse should be straight and free of bumps and |
| horses in California are only there for the benefit of | | | | scars that could indicate a previous injury. Because not |
| those who are working on a cattle ranch or for | | | | every injury a horse has sustained will be clearly |
| tourists, plenty of regular folks who live in California | | | | documented or visible, it's always important to have a |
| also own horses. After all, with a trailer in tow, they too | | | | horse checked out by a veterinarian before making a |
| can take their horse and ride along the shore, on trails | | | | purchase. Despite the way people from across the |
| in the forests, in state parks and even in the Sierras. | | | | world may perceive California in their mind's eye, |
| Many others look for horses in California because, well, | | | | horses in California are quite popular and provide their |
| like anywhere else, they have a love of the animal and | | | | owners with a great way to see some of the state's |
| have the space to keep one. They know that they are | | | | beautiful landscapes. Choosing a horse is a matter of |
| able to take long rides in meadows and pastures. | | | | understanding the reason why you are buying a horse, |
| They know that their kids can benefit from learning to | | | | what breed of horse is best for that purpose, and |
| care for horses (in fact, one program uses horses in | | | | focusing on finding a horse with the right disposition and |
| California to boost the self-esteem and nurturing | | | | temperament to create a long lasting relationship - |
| abilities of kids and teens who are struggling). Others | | | | something that's true whether you are buying horses in |
| want to be able to work with horses and train them | | | | California or somewhere elsewhere. |
| for rodeo events and other competitions. In some | | | | Phil Wiskell is a writer for HorseClicks.com, popular |
| California counties, horse racing is an extremely | | | | classifieds of horses for sale, horse trailers, farms for |
| popular sport. Therefore, when it comes to horses in | | | | sale. |