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FAQs

What is the best way to find a horse to buy? ›

One of the most popular ways to find a horse is through online marketplaces such as Equine.com, DreamHorse.com, and many others. These sites have vast databases of horses for sale across the country, making it easy to find one that fits your budget and needs.

With about a million horses, Texas is home to more horses than any other state in America.

A catalog page is a version of a horse's pedigree that has been edited down to fit on the limited space of a sales catalog. It is essentially an advertisem*nt for that particular horse – thus the positives in the pedigree have been emphasized and the negatives edited out.

The horse should have been recently shod or trimmed and its mane and tail trimmed according to its breed and use. If the horse is either under or overweight then you should take some time to improve its condition and ensure it is suitably fit for the purpose you are selling it for before you advertise.

Where to look for a horse. First-time horse owners should not navigate the world of horse shopping unassisted. A horse-savvy friend or teacher is a good resource, as are the hundreds of horse rescue organizations across the country. These rescues take in adoptable horses and match them up with appropriate adopters.

Horsefinders.com is one of the largest databases of horses for sale. You can use our advanced, yet easy to use search functions that will sift through thousands of horses finding the perfect match for you.

California gallops to the top of our ranking with a nearly 14-point lead ahead of our No. 2 state, Texas. The Golden State boasts the highest number of horse rentals, riding trails, camps, museums, and vacations. Florida follows closely behind with a silver medal in Equestrian Activities.

Nevada is home to the majority of America's wild horses. The state arguably has the most wild horse and burro history as well.

American Quarter Horses

With nearly six million Quarter Horses registered by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) since 1940, they are the most popular breed of horse in the United States.

Most expensive Flat racehorse

Selling for a cool $70 million (£53.7 million) to the racehorse breeding powerhouse Coolmore Ireland in 2000, Fusaichi Pegasus currently holds the title of the most expensive horse in history.

Do horses miss their owners when sold? ›

Many horses will go to a new home and, after a period, develop positive memories and a strong bond with their new owner. This doesn't mean a horse forgot their owner when they had a strong connection.

What conditions are auction horses in? Some horses are in excellent health, with beautiful coats and well cared for hooves. Others have been trucked to auction by haulers from farms where they received little to no care. Often, these horses suffer from extreme neglect.

If you have a horse to sell, you have some options: 1) List the horse yourself, 2) Enlist the help of your regular trainer, 3) Send the horse to another professional who specializes in selling horses that are similar to yours 4) Sell the horse at a public auction or sale.

$3,000 to $10,000

In owning a horse, to start, you're going to need, well, an equine. Horses run the gamut in price from several hundred dollars to several thousand based on their age, health, breed and level of training. Most recreational horses are under $10,000, with an average price of about $3,444.

Determine if the horse performs for you as well as for the original handler. Ask to see the registration certificate, and verify that the horse and description match. Get a pre-purchase examination. Be sure the horse has current Coggins papers, and find out when the horse was last vaccinated and dewormed.

When choosing a beginner's horse, the horse's temperament and experience level should matter more than pedigree. Breeds like Morgans and American paint horses tend to be attentive and easier to train—essential characteristics that suit novice riders.