When Wanting To Find Horses For Sale Arizona Residents Should Contact Local Breeders

By Mitzi Fitzgerald


If you are looking for horses for sale Arizona breeders may have just what you are looking for. Newspapers, journals and special interest magazines all have comprehensive lists of horses for sale in the area. Online sites are another place which will have dozens of horses documented.

A horse is on ongoing expense and you should ensure your new horse fits your requirements. As well as the initial outlay, you will need somewhere to keep him. He will need feeding and perhaps shoeing as well as regular vaccinations. Rugs might be needed through the winter months. If you already have a saddle, it may not fit your new horse.

While you may be prepared for the expense that comes with owning a horse, should the horse not suit you, he will continue to cost you money until you find a new home for him. He may have some fundamental fault that you missed at the time of purchase. This could make him hard to sell. In the meantime, you will still be paying out for his needs. So take every care when buying a new mount.

You should arrange to inspect a prospective animal. It is a good idea to take a knowledgeable friend with you. They will be more objective about the horse and may pick up points that you miss. If you want a saddle horse, you should ask that he be saddled and ridden. If he seems a likely prospect, ask to ride him yourself. Run your hands over his body and down his legs. There should be no heat or puffiness in the legs. Lift up each foot. He should allow you to do this without protest.

The horse should be well-mannered. If he is in a stable when you go to view him, he should not be standing in a corner with his tail to you. He should be easy to halter and lead out willingly, stand quietly and not push or shove his handler. Ask to see him trotted out, preferably on hard ground. This will enable you to see that his action is regular and even with no sign of lameness. Again, he should go willingly and calmly. A horse with good manners will be easy to sell on as well as a more pleasurable mount.

If you are tall, you will look best on a taller horse. Older riders usually prefer a horse that they can mount easily. Heavier riders need a horse that is up to their weight. A short back and good bone are important attributes for weight-carriers.

It is sometimes tempting to buy a horse or pony for a child to grow into. If the horse is too tall however, the child will have difficulty saddling up and mounting without help. He will find it easier to learn the correct basics on a pony that is more suited to his size. It is always easy to find a good home for a quiet child's pony when he is too small for his present rider.

If you are looking for a particular breed with the aim of entering in-hand competitions, you should study the breed standards to learn the finer points of the breed. Any blemishes will probably count against an animal in the show-ring. And finally, colour should be one of the last considerations. When you are looking for horses for sale Arizona residents will not need to go outside their state.




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