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Buying and Selling a Horse

There are a variety of options for the first-time horse buyer. And the seasoned pro still has more to learn about the processes of buying a horse and selling a horse. Topics covered by Horse Illustrated include different types of horse ownership, leasing vs. purchasing, horse sharing, how to purchase a horse, how to sell a horse, pre-purchase exams, pitfalls to avoid when buying a horse, how much a horse costs, ways to afford a horse, what is involved in having a horse, and much more. Taking the step of purchasing a horse is a big step, but with lots of rewards. Make that process easier with these articles from the Horse Illustrated archives.

Buying a Horse: The Pre-Purchase Exam

Vetting a horse in a pre-purchase exam (PPE) isn’t like looking into a crystal ball. A PPE can’t predict a…

2 months ago

What is the Cost of Horse Ownership?

How much does horse ownership cost? That depends on several factors, from where you live to how you plan to…

4 months ago

Common Legal Issues in the Horse World

Because virtually every aspect of horse ownership carries some degree of risk, horse owners should consider the possibility that things…

6 months ago

7 Quick Tips for the Perfect Conformation Photo

Knowing how to take a good conformation photo is a handy skill for any horse person to have under their…

8 months ago

124 of the Best Horse Names

There’s something magical about naming a horse. We start off as children with little plastic equines that we stable on…

10 months ago

Prepare Your Horse for a Safe Landing

The decision to sell a horse can be a difficult one, part of which is making sure that your horse…

10 months ago

Selling Your “Perfect” Horse

Finding a new horse can seem like fun at first, then quickly becomes hard work. You spend hundreds of hours…

2 years ago

Avoiding Equine Legal Issues

Because virtually every aspect of horse ownership carries some degree of risk, horse owners should consider the possibility that things…

2 years ago

Driving Horse Qualities

The sport of driving is a beautiful thing to watch, but it’s even more fun to participate. Two top professionals…

2 years ago

Horses and Divorces: Deciding Who Gets Custody

From making the big decision to divorce to divvying up the property, everything about the process is complicated, emotional and…

2 years ago