Pros And Cons Of Buying A Horse

Obviously there are numerous points to consider when buying a horse.
The most obvious considerations are; a) whether or not the potential owner has enough land to allow the horse to graze and exercise, and b) does the potential owner have enough money to look after a horse well, taking into consideration stables, vets bills etc. A horse is not a household pet and does indeed take a great deal more physical care. Therefore, it’s important for the buyer to question their reasons for wanting to own a horse. Owning a horse requires a great deal of commitment as the animal will need feeding twice a day, mucking out daily (at least 3 times a day), grooming daily and of course regular exercise which must be varied and will last for around 40 minutes per outing. It goes without saying that this is required all year round, even when the harsh weather arrives in the Winter months.
Once the basics above have been established and confirmed, there come other points to consider. The potential owner should consider their own temperament and look to
If the horse is to be used for the former then a thoroughbred horse (horses bred for show & competition and much larger in size) may be considered, and if the latter, a pony or hack will be suitable. The physical size of the potential buyer is to be considered here – buying a small pony will not suit a fully grown large man, just as a large thoroughbred would not be ideal for a child. If selecting a child’s first pony, extra care must be taken as small ponies which may be size appropriate can be bad tempered and loud. The temperament of a horse is also an extremely important factor to consider during any purchase. Horses are large animals and can be dangerous to the most experienced owner/rider. The buyer must always be absolutely sure of the temperament and abilities of the horse before making the