Choosing to buy a horseChoosing to buy a horse, you have to determine your purposes. Thousands and millions of different horses are sold worldwide. Usually a horse dealer indicates key parameters on which you can choose the most suitable horse for you. The main ones are - location, age of the horse, breed, sex, height, pedigree, specialization, temperament and successes. By selecting a country in the search form you immediately see horses which are sold in your country. Age of the horse is the second most important property. Young horse is not good for learning novice riders. Old horse vulnerable to injury and can not shows good results. Breed is especially important for horse breeders. Breed is interesting for experienced riders because different breeds are best suited to different specializations of equestrian sport. Sex horse is also important. Horse breeders buy mares and stallions separately. Novice riders prefer geldings as the most peaceful. Expirienced riders often have just a personal preference. Growth of the horse is very revealing. In classical equestrian sports the most successful horses are with height from 170 to 175cm. Pedigree of the horse prompts to experienced buyer that the horse can be successful in the future as well as her ancestors. Specialization is especially important for horses older than 4 years. You can evaluate the basic skills of the animal. If you are looking for a horse walks or learning child, the temperament of the animal is most important to you. Good luck in your sales and buying.
The most common categories of horses
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