Usually a gelding has a more dependable disposition than a mare or stallion. Depending on the horse's intended use with bloodlines, training, and accomplishments, the price will vary. Since the cost of maintenance is basically the same on any horse, usually a purebred registered horse gives a better financial investment for resale and potential rewards. Therefore, when purchasing a horse, request that the owner produce the registration papers for your inspection. This document describes markings, age of the horse you are buying and assures you that your investment dollars are going to the seller of a pedigreed individual.
Many people find horses through newspaper and magazine advertisements.
The Palomino Horses Magazine provides an avenue for buyers and sellers to meet. Many horses are purchased annually at sales. PHBA sponsors a sale at the PHBA World Championship Horse Sale each year in July. The horse sale management should be able to produce documents to satisfy your many questions about any Palomino horse. To assist in this difficult decision, a pre-purchase examination by an equine or large animal veterinarian is very helpful.