Gather Information; Be Informed

Caveat Emptor -- Let the buyer beware. Advice on how to successfully navigate through the trials and tribulations of buying the perfect horse online.

Gather Information; Be Informed

Postby amandaa » Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:54 pm

Navigating the realm of horses for sale online can be tricky, but finding your dream horse online is entirely possible when you do your due diligence. The key to buying a horse online is to get as much information as possible about the horse and about the horse's owner before making your purchase.

One of the most important things that you can do when you're buying a horse online is to gather as much information as you can about the horse. Too many people make purchasing decisions based on a picture and a few emails and/or phone conversations about a horse and then come to regret their purchases later. If possible, try to arrange to see the horse in person. It's never a great idea to buy a horse sight unseen -- especially a horse that you're wanting to ride. However, sometimes the travel distance between you and the horse you're wanting to purchase is too far to allow for an in-person inspection. In this situation, at the very least, you should see video of the horse moving through all of his gaits, having his feet picked up and maybe even being sacked out before making a purchase. If a horse is being sold as a broke horse, ask for at least 10 minutes of video of the horse riding. Make sure that you can see how well the horse neck reins and takes cues in the video. Try to find out if your prospective new horse has had several owners. If the horse has had a lot of different owners -- especially if it looks like he's changed hands a lot recently, this could indicate a real problem with the horse. If the horse has had multiple owners, try to contact one or more of the former owners before you buy the horse. Former owners are much more likely to give you a clear version of what a horse is like than a current owner. Most people won't lie to you about a horse that they're trying to sell, but they will sugar coat the truth. Another thing that you can do to gather information about a horse is to have a vet inspect the horse for you. Most horses sell with a Coggins test and a health certificate, but this isn't nearly enough information to help you make a purchase decision. Contact a local vet directly and have him inspect the horse for you. This might cost you a few hundred dollars but may save you a lot of money in the long run if it stops you from purchasing the wrong horse.

Another very important thing that you can do when you're buying a horse online is to find out as much as you can about the seller of the horse. There are a lot of people out there who make money buying and selling problem horses. These aren't the best people to do business with when you're looking for your dream horse. A breeder with a Web site and many horses for sale may be a safer person to deal with than an individual with only a horse or two for sale although this isn't always the case. If an individual does have multiple horses for sale, you might want to look to see if they're horses that the person is raising or if they're horses that have been purchased. Horses that have been purchased aren't always a bad choice. People have many different reasons for selling a horse, and some of these horses may work really well for your purpose. In this situation ask questions. Find out why a horse is being sold, and use your own good judgment and common sense in deciding if the reason for selling makes the horse unfit for your purpose. In all situations make sure you have all the necessary contact information for your seller. This should include full name, phone number, physical address, email address and maybe even a Web site url. Use the seller's contact information to Google him/her. At the very least, you should be able to verify that the address and phone number that they're giving you is correct. Contact the seller at least once by phone as well as email. This will give you a better chance to get to know the seller as a person. You can also send them correspondence via mail to verify that they are who they say they are. Another thing that you can do is to arrange to make payment via PayPal. Make sure that your seller is verified by PayPal. This means that PayPal also believes that your seller is who he says he is. If your seller is living outside of the U.S., use caution. Many scams originate from foreign countries so take appropriate steps to protect yourself.

Gathering information is a good step in the right direction to successfully buy a horse online. Treat buying a horse a bit like you'd treat buying a used car so that you can avoid getting stuck with a lemon.
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Re: Gather Information; Be Informed

Postby lauratepperme » Thu Sep 16, 2010 4:27 am

Yes, the best thing to do for newbies is to be vigilant and always be alert in every step... Good tips...Kudos!
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Re: Gather Information; Be Informed

Postby Superman » Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:20 am

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Re: Gather Information; Be Informed

Postby Ноябрина » Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:26 pm

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Re: Gather Information; Be Informed

Postby Wariato » Sun Dec 18, 2011 1:19 am

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Re: Gather Information; Be Informed

Postby Wariato » Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:40 pm

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