Saturday, July 17, 2010

Buying a Horse (Avoiding Misery and Financial Ruin)

Usually, when a person calls for an appraisal of a horse they'd like to buy, they don't really need an appraisal. Often, they are a first time horse buyer, and the parent of a horse crazy kid. They just need someone objective to talk with about this seemingly huge financial step. Often, I unknowingly validate what their trainer has already told them...and talk them out of needing my service. But, if they become better educated and deal with ethical horse people, they will stay in the Industry and spend money to help us all grow and prosper. (They will meet their fair share of shady characters in the horse world without my help!)

I've received more phone calls from prospective purchasers this week than I have year to date. Summer's here and people want to buy horses. Of course, it's a great time to buy - prices are still generally low and there are many horses on the market.

Rachel of Equine Legal Solutions did an excellent job outlining what all horse buyers should consider. I think this is a great post, so I thought I would pass it along to you!

Equine Legal Solutions Horse Law: Buying Your First Horse: A Guide to Avoiding Misery and Financial Ruin

Good luck and happy shopping!
~Jennifer

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