| Here are some tips to remember when purchasing a | | | | child getting injured. A goods kids horse is hard to find |
| horse or pony. If you are not a horse person or have | | | | and you should take your time and really look the |
| not much horse experience it is recommended to take | | | | horse over as good as you can before purchasing. |
| a horse person with you or have them check out the | | | | Have an adult ride the horse first and make sure it is |
| horse before you purchase. | | | | safe for your child. |
| Do your homework. Make sure you can afford to | | | | We must remember that a horse is an animal and can |
| board and or feed a horse and find out the cost | | | | be unpredictable at times. If you are a beginner and not |
| involved in taking care of a horse. If possible it is best | | | | much riding experience it is best to have a few |
| to be able to see the horse before you purchase and | | | | lessons or make sure you have someone that can |
| ride the horse. Make the owner of the horse ride first. | | | | help you with the horse. Make sure you know how |
| Have them "show you" how the horse rides and what | | | | much to feed the horse and what dental and |
| the horse can do. If the horse seems too spunky or | | | | veterinary care the horse needs. Keep your horse on |
| not trained enough for what you are looking for don't | | | | a current worming and furrier schedule. Some |
| get on the horse. Make sure you purchase a horse | | | | questions you may want to ask when going to look at |
| that is right for you and your family. | | | | a horse when looking for riding horses for sale in |
| One more thing to remember is that if possible see if | | | | Wisconsin. |
| you can get a guarantee with the horse. Maybe an | | | | 1. Is the horse sound for riding (if mare is she also |
| exchange guarantee if the horse doesn't work once | | | | sound for breeding)? |
| you get it home they can exchange it for another | | | | 2. Is your horse friendly, has the horse ever bite or |
| horse or if they don't have any other horses see | | | | kicked at anyone? |
| about any guarantee options you may have. Don't buy | | | | 3. Is the horse hard to catch? |
| for a certain color and make sure that the horse is | | | | 4. Is the horse good with other horses? If a gelding - |
| what you are looking for as for riding ability and health | | | | does he get along with mares ? Is the horse dominent |
| not just that pretty color you've always wanted. If you | | | | with other horses? |
| cannot tell whether or not the horse is sound and | | | | 5. Check to make sure the horse has good teeth? |
| healthy it is strongly recommended that you get a vet | | | | Overbite? |
| check before you purchase the horse. When buying | | | | 6. Check for any lumps, bumps, bad scars that may |
| site unseen or without riding or seeing the horse first it | | | | need to be looked at by a vet. |
| is highly recommended to have a vet look at the horse | | | | 7. Ask about any health /soundness problems (heaves, |
| and you might even be able to get the vet to watch | | | | windsucking, allergies, colic, breathing problems, arthritis, |
| the horse ride for you. A lot of people purchase over | | | | etc.) |
| the internet without evening seeing the horse ridden | | | | 8. Does the horse tie without pulling back? |
| and this is hard for the buyer and seller both. The | | | | 9. Does the horse load and tied while at the trailer? |
| buyer may get a horse they can't ride or are not | | | | 10. Is the horse sinchy , is the horse easy to saddle and |
| comfortable with and the seller is having to sell a horse | | | | bridle? |
| that the hope fits the buyer and if it doesn't it normally | | | | 11. Does the horse weave or crib? |
| turns into a bad situation. This is when the vet can help | | | | 12. Has the horse ever bucked or reared with a rider? |
| you out with checking over the horse for you. | | | | 13. Are the registration papers in order if registered and |
| If you are looking for a kids horse try to find a horse | | | | current coggins test done? |
| with a lot of experience with kids riding them and | | | | 14. How long have you owned the horse? |
| make sure it is not a young green broke horse. The | | | | 15. What was the horse used for in the past? |
| saying is normally true that you "get what you pay for" | | | | 16. Is the horse road safe and go out alone? okay with |
| and if you buy cheap don't expect to get a well broke | | | | a group of horses on a trail ride? |
| bombproof kids horse. You may get lucky and get a | | | | 17. Can the horse be ridden with a loose rein or tight |
| deal but chances are the cheap horses have vices | | | | rein? |
| and problems. If you purchase a horse for your child | | | | 18. Any vices at all that they can think of? |
| make sure it is safe. If you have to pay a little more to | | | | Good luck with your horse search and finding the |
| get a really good horse it is worth it in the long run | | | | horse of your dreams. |
| because you may be avoiding a hospital call and your | | | | |