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Purchasing Your First Horse or Pony

Guidelines for beginner horse enthusiasts who want to buy a pony or horse for riding or driving.
Take the Quiz - Are You Really Ready for Horse Ownership?
You've done all the reading, you're taking lessons and you feel ready to own your own horse. But is knowledge all there is to being ready to own a horse? Not really.Take this quizand find out if you have the commitment it takes to care for a horse.
Is Your Child Ready for A Horse?
Your child has read a book or watched a movie and is now wild about horses. What do you do when you child begs for a horse or pony? How do you tell if your child is ready for a horse? Here are ideas that may help you decide whether or not you and your child are ready for a first horse.
When is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Horse?
This quick tip answers the question "What is the best time of year to buy a horse". Find out what time of year the best horse buying opportunities arise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Your First Horse or Pony
Learn where to look, what to look for, what to ask, what the best breeds are and who you can turn to for help when buying your first horse. What you need to know about getting your first horse. These frequently asked questions help you learn what you need to know before buying your first horse.
Choosing a Name For Your Horse
Choose a name for your new horse or foal. Here are links, lists and ideas for finding the perfect name for your horse, pony, donkey or mule. Find a name for your new colt, filly, or a stable name for your new horse.
Top Five Reasons Not to Buy a Horse at an Auction
Learn why you shouldn't buy your first horse at an auction. Here are the top five reasons buying a horse through auction can be a risk.
You Want a Horse or Pony: How to Convince Your Parents
Do you want your parents to buy you a horse? Here are some tips and suggestions for convincing them that it's time to buy you your first horse or pony.
Top Ten Mistakes People Make Buying A First Horse
What should you not do when buying your first horse? Here's a list of the top mistakes beginners make when they set out to buy their first horse.
Buying A Child's First Pony FAQ
Frequently asked questions about buying your child's first pony. Tips and recommendations for choosing the perfect pony for your child.
Horse Ownership Poll
Do you own, lease, part-board, rent, or find another way to enjoy horses on a regular basis? Vote for your horse ownership situation and find out what other readers are doing.
Finding Your First Horse or Pony
Basic guidelines for finding your first horse, what to look for, where to look, and who to ask for advice.
Horse Ownership Readiness Quiz
Are you ready to own and take care of your own horse? Take this quiz and see if you have all the information you need to be a good horse owner.
The Horseless Rider-Review
A review of the book The Horseless Rider by Barbara Burns.
Horse Keeping FAQ
Keeping a horse is a 365 day a year commitment. Learn the expense of time and money you will encounter with horse ownership and get recommendations for feeding, basic equipment, and affordable alternatives to horse ownership.
Buying or Selling A Horse: The Vet Exam by Cherry Hill
Even experienced horse buyers often ask for a pre-purchase veterinary exam of the horse they want to buy. Cherry Hill gives sound advice about the purpose of an exam, what an exam should include, and what can be learned.
EquineHits
Start looking for your perfect horse here. You'll find listings for horses, ponies, and equipment searchable by location, breed, pedigree, name or ID. Sellers will appreciate the free photo ads and easy to use interface.
Webpony - Connecting you to the Horse World
Webpony offers free online classified ads for horses, ponies and equipment. A great place to start looking for your first horse. There's also a directory, banner exchange programs and other services.

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