When considering different breeds determine future riding goals. Breed, age, sex, amount of training, and size are some of the variables. The initial purchase price of a horse varies significantly. If you think your riding ability is adequate and an experienced horse person such as a riding instructor agrees, consider the following points: To investigate options available, contact a professional trainer. This way you are not fully responsible for the horse’s cost and care. It may be a better idea in this case to look into leasing a horse, part-time or full-time. First, how good of a rider are you or your child? If your experience has been limited to a few rides on a neighbor’s horse, a riding vacation at a dude ranch, or ten lessons at a local stable, you probably are not ready to take that big step. The first question to ask is, “Am I ready for a horse?” or, “Is my child ready for a horse?” Before answering this question affirmatively, do some honest self-appraisal. The potential horse owner need not experience this trauma if a few points are followed, coupled with some good common sense beforehand. Too often, due to lack of knowledge, this exciting experience can turn into a disaster in a few short weeks. Nothing is more thrilling to a horse lover than the purchase and arrival of one’s first horse. Karyn Malinowski, Ph.D., Extension Specialist, Equine Science
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