How to Choose a Horse to Buy

Series Summary

The bond between human and horse has existed for a very long time. Often, just their calming presence does wonders for the human spirit. In today's world, where many of us are disconnected to these large animals, encounters with these majestic creatures may be hard to come by. Undeniably, men, women, and children love the presence of horses. However, if you are trying to buy a horse, the task can seem a little daunting if you don't know what you are looking for. So, if you are looking to buy one of these animals, you may want to hear some tips and advice before making that huge purchase.

In this free video series, learn how to buy a horse of your very own. Randall Powell offers advice selecting a horse. He teaches you how to evaluate the health of a horse. He talks about the differences in gender and age in horses, and he offers tips for understanding horse behavior. Also, learn how to train your horse's behavior. With these tips, you can begin your understanding of the special relationship that exist between human and horse.

Video Transcript

"This is Randall Powell with Expert Village and in this clip we're going to talk about how to choose a horse. Your first consideration when choosing a horse is the proper use for the horse. If you're choosing a pasture horse, a beginner horse, or a rodeo horse. They also have horse shows and you can pick horses for that discipline also. You just need to find a horse that's trained for whatever discipline you're going to be using him for. If you're looking for a beginner horse, you want to go to a place that teaches lessons and get a horse that's broke and really calm, preferably an older horse. If you're a kid just starting to ride you'd want to get a pony, a welsh pony, or a Shetland pony. Pony's aren't baby horses, they're just smaller versions of horses. They're full grown, they're just a little smaller than the average horse. That's what makes them good for kids but the Shetland ponies tend to be a little more ornery than the rest of the horse breeds. If you're going to do rodeo and need a horse that's pretty athletic and can get around a younger horse preferably horses that have quite a bit of training you know, they're going to be a little more expensive. There are some good tips in helping you find a horse."