What to Look For When Buying a Horse

Buying your first horse is a big decision that you definitely want to get right. The tips I cover here will help you make sure you get a first horse that's right for you.
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[@krazedvintagemodel]

This was so helpful and funny. The whole video of Tucker demonstrating the drugged horse mannerisms, he deserves an acting award!🐎

[@EquineHelper]

😂😂 I agree!

[@catchinghorses]

I love that you went into specifics. Sometimes people are so vague that they don’t teach anything new.

[@wakingohiomama9110]

I had a beautiful pal-loosa mare that was advertised as a pleasure horse. I took her around western and english the day we went to check her out. It was EXTREMELY muddy and a little unsafe so a did little jog on the straights. She was so kind and responsive to me right away my heart melted. Dad got her for me and about a week later I took her out on the front round we had and she was a FOX TROTTER!! 600 bucks for her and she was just so amazing I miss her so so much.

[@shoang1923]

One thing I try to do is have the seller leave the horse turned out when I arrive to see them! Then I can watch how the seller catches him, tacks him up, etc etc, from beginning to end.

[@rhfarmstables]

FIRST rule is don't buy if the horse is already caught - ask to see the horse in the field and catch them. Check for sweat marks!

[@RainbwoahReallyAintRainbow]

Not true, many times I've bought a horse and every time its not caught theyre rather untrained, or has health problems, every times it's happened to me.

[@keithshelby6914]

I'm new to horses and you are one of 3 I follow regularly. Finding out your a regular person with 600- 1500 dollar horses like myself makes you that much more real

[@mathildetherasse2501]

Tucker is always so relaxed and chill 😊

[@RainbwoahReallyAintRainbow]

He was literally fidgeting

[@Millys.chickens]

@@RainbwoahReallyAintRainbownot rlly

[@dwayne-yt7ym]

I sold my first horse at 10 years old. I had her for three years and I sold her at a horse sale. I had a woman and a guy they come back three times that was a 1974. She rode the horse she put her saddle on she put her bridal on wrote it some more, she paid 975 for it and I was hoping to get 300 the following year she had such good luck with it. I went back to the same sale with a four year old horse and it was quiet. She bought that horse too for 875 back in 74 and 75 that was good money, but after that, they’d come right to the farm and in five years, they bought seven horses off us, but we would take them trail riding. They got to ride the horses that they were looking at. It stayed the whole weekend and he brought her friends then I moved to Alberta, I sold three kids horses to one family but every time their friends wanted a horse they got me to purchase it if I never had one that fit their needs, but I’ve had better luck with thoroughbreds off the track then quarter horses but saying that I used to ride 150 miles a week on three head so I understand what you’re saying if you just go out for half an hour ride every couple of days or three days I could see where that could be a problem

[@HanaTheRussell]

OMG that big stretch at the end. I didn't know that horses did that stretch too! Like a dog or a cat,

[@Angelina-mo3oo]

That side eye from Tucker is serious!😂

[@east_equestrian]

Great and very helpful video! I have a good idea (and you definitely do not need to do it), but could you do a video on how often you should ride/ exercise your horse depending on discipline, age, etc? I think that would be helpful for quite a few people. Again, I understand if you cant/ don't want to. Thanks for reading.

[@onewildpaint2023]

I bought a $1400 trail horse planning to train her as a barrel racer. I didn't get a PPE because i was dumb and didn't think i needed it (I'm also a cheap skate!). I found out later she has a significant heart murmur and should not run barrels! I was so mad but i love my little mare! No judgement intended for you not getting PPEs! I value your opinion on everything!

[@EveyEq]

I’m new to horses what does PPE stand for?

[@onewildpaint2023]

@@EveyEq pre-purchase exam!😃

[@bambam680]

​tf

[@maygraves]

This video is wonderful! I am not in any position to buy a horse atm, but I want to learn as much as I can as a beginner equestrian. There are *many* points brought up in this that are very important to keep in mind. Both while buying a horse, and just in general while working with horses & other equestrians. Thank you & Tucker for sharing your advice and experiences with us!

[@gaildavis9716]

Ok, you've sold me. I'll take him!!😂

[@lotusflowerart]

😂

[@Jeffreymart]

Tucker sure makes you a star, you are a good presenter also.

[@emmacowling3451]

We are currently looking for a first, I’m trying out a horse tomorrow morning so this was extremely helpful

[@dianemanson7756]

Such good information & well explained. Tucker is so funny. Pretty boy.

[@monikaplayzSso123]

This is so helpful because I'm still looking what horse to buy!

[@mariepigen08]

Really helpful, thank you.☺️ (Comment no. 2)

[@TaylorParnell]

LOVE THIS ❤❤❤❤❤ I NEVER HAD TO BUY MY HORSES I RESCUED THEM ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kdjorgensen98]

Thanks for the good advice! I'm going to apply this when I get my team of draft horses.

[@ainsley.s]

This is a very helpful video! I’ve been riding for a long time and I have been looking for a good horse that will be perfect for me and my skills. Thank you!

[@mascasa7502]

Tucker took a bow at the end. Thanks for the tips!

[@Elysiumexplorer]

I really like watching Tucker, he is so cute and his face is so expressive 😍

[@ThatOneChestnutMare]

Thank you for this video ❤ It gives me alot more confidence

[@pilates2089]

Great tips and so informative!

[@UnhealthyMorganWallenObsession]

Thank you. I've bought horses in the past but sort of looking for one now. Wish I did some of the stuff I'd do now.

[@Salty-lil-Sloth]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@lizetteaceves2017]

Really good tips !!

[@Jim007baker]

Great advice I think

[@Hunter_jumper_Adddie19]

I am getting a horse in a year or to. And this is so helpful when I am looking at horse’s. P.s. Tucker is to cute✨

[@senselesschild7463]

Me too ! I already knew most of this but I'm doing even more research to be safe, I wanna make sure I'm the perfect owner for my future equine. ♡

[@user-bs1se5tr5f]

This video was very helpful so thank you I have a question though I want to start a unbroke horse and I was searching and I can't seem to find any about how to put the bridle on and teaching them to steer

[@aleksa-eq]

10th like!! First comment!!! 😄

[@GospelTestimony]

this is sooo helpful for someone (like me) who is looking to buy a horse in the future

[@GospelTestimony]

@@dariaharruff7025 Why?

[@GospelTestimony]

@@dariaharruff7025 Were you raised with them? If you were but your passion isn't horses, then I completely get what you're saying. This can happen with other things - ie. I've seen people who's parents own a business and expect their son/ daughter to take it over, even though they don't have interest in it.

[@GospelTestimony]

@@dariaharruff7025 I get it. It has to be something you love and want to do.

[@GospelTestimony]

@@dariaharruff7025 Seek God for help and direction with that. Do you think you could do the job?

[@rawr2535]

Another thing I like to do is measure how many hands for example my chin is. This way you can see how many hands the horse is without proper measurement, this way you know if the seller is lying. This is also helpful in auctions since you know nothing about the horses.

[@allisondoumite9215]

Have you heard of Stroud Oklahoma Kill Pen? It tugs on my heart strings knowing they may go to slaughter, but should I be cautious when considering buying from them?

[@janatashakori3041]

Hello! I have one question we are currently looking for horses and I ride English and will soon learn to jump. So if my trainer can’t come what do I do? And what if I saw a video or picture of the horse jumping?

[@EM-ub3hn]

I wanted to buy a horse and he was sleepy, super zen, calm...I was so happy because I thought it was a good thing. I NEVER thought of drugging...turns out this horse had a congenital heart problem...

[@Kay-iq6mr]

i might be getting a horse in some months or next year but i’m worried i won’t be prepared enough or i don’t know enough ( medically mainly )do you have any tips to know when you’re ready to own a horse?

[@EquineHelper]

I don’t think you can ever fully be ready to own a horse; it’s kind of like having a child in a sense 😂 But, you can get a lot of experience from leasing a horse first!

[@celiatowhee9416]

I have a question that uas been bugging me for a long time…how do you know what size horse is right for you (like how many hands, etc.)? I have always loved big drafts but I feel like a little mustang would be a better fit for my first horse. What are your thoughts? Fyi I am 5’4” and about 120Ibs

[@xxxooo41]

I’m around that height and weight and really your feet and legs need to be in the good spot where horses get their cues. You feet should be around the belly not hanging, not too short

[@MaddieAndEchoe]

My friend ended up buying a horse that was drugged, and that horse ended up being a bit of a problem.

[@EquineHelper]

Yes! It is very important that people be able to notice this 😬

[@MaddieAndEchoe]

Exactly! Also tysm for replying to my comment

[@Ima1stHuemanHi]

Horse on the freeway 🤣

[@NewtmasGivesMeJoy]

I just realised how many mistakes i made with buying my first horse😂 but yea I’m not gonna make those again

[@brittanybirch5821]

Why doe sellers claim they really want to horse to go to the right home but not open to a lease/trial to make sure it’s the right fit.

[@cepoe8358]

i will never be able to buy a horse for a million of reasons, i just like listening to people who know what they are talking about