| Before you buy a horse it is important to do a little | | | | animal. |
| investigating. When buying a new horse, you should | | | | It's worth remembering that it take time for any new |
| aim to find out as much as possible about the horse's | | | | animal to settle into a new home so don't be shocked |
| history. Every good seller will be able to provide you | | | | if the horses behaviour is out of the ordinary at first. |
| with full details of a horse's history, including vet | | | | As I'm sure you're aware horses require lots of |
| records and worming records | | | | attention and anyone considering buying a horse should |
| When looking at a pony that you are interested in | | | | know is that there will be spending a lot of time and |
| purchasing it is important to think about the horses age, | | | | money on a horse. The actual purchase price is a |
| size, temperament and condition. It's also worth thinking | | | | relatively small cost in the overall price of owning a |
| about what you are planning on doing; will you be | | | | horse. Make sure that your budget includes vet bills, |
| show jumping, hunting or simply hacking out? | | | | stabling costs, insurance, tack, worming and feeding. |
| When you are serious about buying, you should get a | | | | Finally, one thing to keep in mind is the horses are pack |
| vet to check the animal out. While this is expensive | | | | animals, and they thrive and grow better when they |
| initially, it's a lot cheaper than buying a poorly horse. If | | | | are with other horses, which is why many owners use |
| you're looking to spend a lot of money on then I | | | | local stables with other horses so that there horse has |
| personally would recommend blood tests and x-rays | | | | the best opportunity to develop. |
| as it will show up any and all health problems with an | | | | |