I found someone that can help me go look at my horse I want. Well have learned that people dope up the horses , before you get there. How do I go about getting the owners to let me take the horse for about a week, to see if this horse fits me, or rather if I fit the horse, and to make sure he is sound? and if they wont , what should I do? flossy

any reputable horse person will let you try out a horse. A week is not outrageous especially if they are commanding top dollar. A pre purchase exam by a vet is also worth the money. Be leary of anyone who won't let you try one out. A sale or auction would be a last resort. talk to other people who have purchased horses from the owners.

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It all depends upon the "horse traders" in your area I suppose. As I've mentioned earlier in these blogs up in my part of the country reputable horse breeders and even horse traders are very careful in matching the horse to the customer, and usually have a "trade-in" policy for a week or two. I've never run across a money back guarantee. A few hints: If possible try to show up to see a horse unannounced. If you let them know you're coming demand that the horse be out to pasture when you arr  more...

It all depends upon the "horse traders" in your area I suppose. As I've mentioned earlier in these blogs up in my part of the country reputable horse breeders and even horse traders are very careful in matching the horse to the customer, and usually have a "trade-in" policy for a week or two. I've never run across a money back guarantee. A few hints: If possible try to show up to see a horse unannounced. If you let them know you're coming demand that the horse be out to pasture when you arrive. You want to see how the horse catches up, saddles etc. Watch the seller ride the horse to see how it has been started and treated. You can see what type of treatment the mouth has received and in general how the horse has been educated. Make sure that you know what your true objective is going to be in owning your horse. If you are a novice rider you need an experienced horse who will teach you how to ride. I just purchased some horses for a client that were advertised as thirteen years but proved out at fifteen. No problem... These horses will take very good care of these novice riders in their adventures in the mountains and ranches of Wyoming for at least ten years. My point: don't buy young horses thinking that you're going to get more miles for your dollar. If you're experienced to the point that you can "work" your horses effectively then look for those young proteges. There is no better way to learn about horses than starting colts. Once you've been through this process successfully you understand "where horses come from". I taught a colt starting clinic to young folks down in Colorado this weekend who were experienced riders and show persons, but their previous knowledge of horses was akin to the city kid who thinks milk comes from a grocery store. Once they learned how to start a colt their appreciation for the feelings of their horses grew exponentially.

Good Luck!