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What You Need to Consider Before Buying a Horse

What You Need to Consider Before Buying a Horse

 

Horses are some of the most loyal and intelligent pets anyone can own. Their calm demeanor suits those who can not handle the energy of dogs and cats.

Owning a horse also encourages an active lifestyle, as horse riding is a great recreational activity that helps you connect with nature.

However, if you are new to horses and want to buy one, there are a few things that you need to be wary of. We have listed some tips for beginners that you must know before buying a horse.

Personality

Horses are usually docile animals, but it all comes to the individual one you want to go for. Getting a stallion would be too hard to handle for novices as they’re known for their wild nature and require experienced individuals to care for them, so choose the age wisely.

If you’re new to all the horse-owning business, then we recommend that you go for a horse with a calm demeanor. Be observant while choosing.

Notice the horse’s behavior and its movement. An anxious and angsty horse suggests an aggressive nature that would be hard to handle.

As a beginner, you may not be prepared to care for aggressive horses, so be very careful with what breed you choose. We suggest you go for a quarter horse instead of thoroughbreds, as they are extremely friendly and easygoing.

Examine for Signs of Sickness

Before you buy your horse, we suggest you brush up your knowledge on common horse diseases and their tell-tale signs. Sometimes the seller may falsely advertise the horse just to get rid of it, so examine your horse thoroughly.

Look for inflammation in the hoof as it is a sign of laminitis. Check if your horse is stretching its neck or not, as that can be a sign of kissing spine.

Equine metabolic syndrome is also a common disease in horses, similar to human diabetes. It may cause a lot of distress to you and your horse if you don’t know the basics of how to care for insulin-resistant horses.

Consult a Vet

Getting your vet’s opinion on the horse is recommended. You can also bring the vet to the market so they can assess your horse with you. This evaluation process is called vetting. A doctor can also tell you if the horse is chipped or not.

Microchipping is common on pets, so owners may find them if they ever go missing and safely bring them back. If the horse you are thinking of buying is chipped, then consider checking its data.

You can find out about the places that it’s been to. The vet can also tell you if the horse is ailing or not.

They can also give you their expert advice on the breed you should buy. There are times when horse vendors falsely advertise the horse’s age. Vets, in this case, can tell you all about the horse’s age by looking at their teeth. Getting a doctor’s opinion is your safest bet.

Endnote

Horses are very precious pets to have, as they are an understanding and intelligent species and serve as great companions.

However, before buying one, you need to consider some essentials like your vet’s opinion. They will be able to point you in the right direction regarding the right breed to buy. They can also refer you to a suitable horse market and vendor who won’t falsely advertise.

 

 

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