Horses for Sale: Have A Price Range In Mind Before You Buy

I have made the mistake, more than once, of buying athan it is worth, when you decide to sell it. Any way
horse without having a price range in mind. Thatyou look at it, you are going to lose money. For this
means how much I plan to pay for a horse, as well asreason it is very important that you figure out the
how much that horse is worth. There are a number ofmarket value of the horse before you buy.
things that determine the value of a horse. TheyKeep in mind that all horses are different and the price
include age, breeding, training, performance history,range you get for a horse is just that, a range. The
usability, level of soundness, etc...individual qualities of a horse will be what determines
On this point of the purchase, it is important that youthe ultimate price. This is where YOUR price range
do your research diligently. Try to find out prices ofcomes into play. You must know the maximum you
horses in your area with similar breeding, training,are willing to pay regardless of how much you like a
performance history, etc... Where horses are priced ishorse.
not as important as what buyers are paying. Try toAlso, if you are in the market for a horse that children
talk to people in your area who have recentlywill be riding, you need to plan to spend more to get a
purchased to see if they will give you a range of whathorse that is safe, quiet, and eager to put up with a
they paid for their horse. This is a step I have skippedchild. I have had horses that visibly prefer a youth rider,
in the past, and it has come back to haunt me whenalmost as if they are protecting the child. We call these
needing to sell.horses "babysitters". That type of horse is difficult to
If you pay too much for a horse, chances are you willfind and can be expensive. Invest in a GOOD HORSE
be upside down if you want or need to sell. This is noand a GOOD HELMET for your child.
different than buying a car and owing more for the car