| Anyone who has the money and wants to buy horses | | | | for sale. |
| is a seller's dream right now. When the economy gets | | | | It's really tough to go to an auction to buy a horse. The |
| tight, breeders and owners feel the pinch immediately, | | | | really difficult thing is to go home without all the animals |
| and prices drop. A lot of horses will end up being given | | | | you see there! Additionally, you won't get any |
| to good homes in order to avoid having to take them | | | | opportunity to thoroughly evaluate them before |
| to auction; however be careful when accepting a free | | | | purchase, so it's quite a gamble. |
| animal. He could have a health problem or other issue | | | | One option to consider is leasing a horse before buying |
| that will prevent you from using him in the way that | | | | it. Many owners are not prepared to sell their equine |
| you need. Alternatively, he could end up being the best | | | | companions just yet, but need help with the expenses. |
| horse you've ever owned! Just try to evaluate him | | | | Once you've leased the horse for a while and you're |
| objectively, keeping your heart out of it. | | | | positive it's the horse for you, the owner feels more |
| The first place to look for a good deal on a horse is | | | | comfortable with letting you have him. Some owners |
| the Internet. Websites like Craigslist and are great | | | | may even offer to give you the horse, or accept a |
| resources that will help you find a decent horse for a | | | | very low price because they know the horse is going |
| fantastic price. Other places to look are at your nearby | | | | to a good home. |
| feed stores and tack shops. Most of them have a | | | | Happy horse hunting! Just remember when buying |
| bulletin board where people post flyers showing horses | | | | horses, use your head and not your heart. |