The information in this book will prepare you for horse ownership, and guide you in making the best choice. If you are a beginning rider, you should use this guide along with the help of your instructor to select your horse. Buying a horse is a tremendous commitment and a long-term decision. A successful horse and rider have a strong, long term relationship. You can insure this by putting careful and deliberate thought into the selection of your horse.
Horses vary widely in temperament, price, size and ability.
Whether you are buying a horse for yourself, your child or someone else, you want to choose a horse that will match the rider's abilities and one that will be able to grow with the rider's skills. You want a horse that's safe and healthy, one without bad habits, and of course, you want to pay fair price. This guide will help you be better prepared and more confident that the horse that you purchase is safe, a good buy and a great ride. Items occasionally go out of print or publishers run out of stock. We will notify you within 2-3 weeks if we have trouble obtaining this item.