I’m going to break convention and suggest you look a gift horse in the mouth. When you our allured by the cheap horses for sale sign you’re not just buying a deal on a horse, you’re buying all the reasons the owner didn’t want the horse anymore. Perhaps the horse is horribly mean around kids, or eats way more than it should, or contantly runs into fences. There just isn’t a whole lot you can do to protect yourself, but there is some things:
- Take a Farrier with You – They will be able to determine any serious hoof damage and diseases. This will save you thousands if you pick up a navicular or laminitis case.
- Ask If You Can Lease The Horse First – If they are not willing to take the horse back if you have any issues odds are there is something they don’t want back.
- Have Your Vet Do An Examination – A hundred dollars is worth not buying health problems. Obviously save this step for last as it costs money.
- Look Their Profiles Up – Look for the person’s name on blogs, twitter, myspace, and facebook. There is a good chance they’ve gloated or complained about their horse before.
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