You can send them to the breed association yourself as long as the owner has signed the transfer statement. Once you have located a horse for sale, there are a number of interesting things to look for. As you enter the stable, watch the horse. A horse that lays back its ears in anger upon being approached may be bad tempered, have been spoiled or be barn sour. If it shows interest and its ears are up, this is a good sign.
Horses have very good hearing.
They should be interested in all that goes on around them. In a box stall, it should go to the rear, turn, and face you. If it turns away from you, it may kick. If it has been properly trained, it should be easy to catch, its ears should reflect no fear or mistrust, and the seller should have no reason to be afraid. Learning from the stall Examine the bedding.