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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.

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…

2 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…

4 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…

6 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…

8 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…

8 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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

Downsizing Expectations: Lessons Learned from Owning a Miniature Horse

When my daughter was 2 years old, she was playing at a friend’s farm that was home to a pony…

2 years ago