Buying A Horse

It is every riders dream to own their own horse or pony. Owning a horse is a big commitment and they require daily care, exercise and veterinary treatment, which usually rely on insurance due to the sheer expense of bills.

When you begin to look at buying a horse there are a number of considerations:

• Type
• Breed
• Size
• Sex
• Temperament
• Who will be riding
• What the horse will be used for
• Where the horse will be stabled
• Price

Elms pets recommend buying your horse from a private owner. Horse dealers are best avoided, as these horses can often be unpredictable and their history unknown.