Buying a Horse

Lesson 1: The Initial Considerations

This lesson will look at some different breeds for you to choose from and whether the horses age, sex, discipline, price and size are right for you. We'll also look at how you can assess how a horse might be feeling through equine body language.

Introduction

Welcome to Buying a Horse with Confidence, I'm delighted to have you. This course has been written with the intention of educating those of you who want to a buy a horse but don't know where to start, or those of you who want to become more educated about the buying process. If you're new to horse ownership, then knowing what to look for and what questions to ask are vital points of knowledge, especially if you're dealing with an experienced seller inclined to pull the wool over your eyes.

Purchasing a horse can be a hefty investment and it helps if you're empowered with knowledge ahead of time. Buying a Horse with Confidence will aim to empower you and educate you so that buyers take you seriously. If you know what you're looking for and can set your criteria firmly, chances are your dream horse is just around the corner.

About this course

This course will not cover the basics of horse ownership such as getting yourself ready to own a horse or having everything in place for your horse. I'm assuming that you've discussed and come to this decision on your own. After all, you can hardly own a horse if you have nowhere to put him. However, the recommended reading material, "The Horse Illustrated Guide to Buying a Horse," contains information on preparing for horse ownership that you may read to enhance your learning experience. If you would like to learn more about horse care in general then consider my other course, Basic Horse Care.

Ready to begin? Then let's get started on the path to successful horse ownership.

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