Planning To Buy a Horse? Here Are Some Important Things That You Need To Know

Every single year thousands of new people get into horse riding and while some of them dive into horse riding totally prepared, knowing all of the ins and outs of the equine care, most of the people who get into horse riding know very little about what makes a good horse rider and how to properly look after a horse.

In this article I would like to to share with you some thought provoking questions that you need to ask yourself before you end up purchasing a horse. These questions will force you to think about your purchase and eventually they will help you to make a better buying decision and own a horse that is right for your needs.

The first and probably the single most important thing that you need to ask yourself is how competent of a rider are you? I know that for some of you this might sound like it has nothing to do with buying horses, but you have got to be realistic about your own capabilities as this is essential in determining what type of horse to look for.

You see, there's no best horse breed. Each breed has it's own advantages and disadvantages and by being clear about your capabilities you will be able to select a horse that is right for you.

Are you planning to get involved in competitive horse riding disciplines or are you planning to ride your horse simply for recreational reasons?

In addition to this you also need to think through your long term considerations. The fact is that life is unpredictable and you need to ask yourself what would you do if your situation changed. What will you do if your horse will get ill? What will if you do if you will lose your job?

This brings us to finances.

When it comes to owning a horse, quite a lot of people think that the initial purchase outlay, the actual cost of the horse will be their biggest expense, yet the truth is nowhere near that. The fact is that looking after a horse, taking care of the horse, properly feeding the horse will cost you thousands every single year. From food and equine supplements to regular vet checks and medication.

You've got to realize that owning a horse is not cheap. If you are planning to get involved in horse riding disciplines you will have to supplement your horse's diet with high quality supplement and these supplements come at a cost.