Buying Horses

Publications/NebGuides

• Selecting the "Right" Horse for Youth or Adults, G1540
  A horse is a major responsibility. This NebGuide discusses factors to consider when buying or leasing a horse.
  http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/pdf/g1540.pdf

eXtension Horses Learning lessons

• "Selecting the Right Horse" Choosing the right horse for a particular purpose or person is a vital part of ownership success. Not all horses are appropriate for all horsemanship skill levels or activities. It is important to be able to identify the needs of those that will be handling or riding the horse to make a winning match.
  https://horses.extension.org/horsequest-learning-lesson-new-and-prospective-horse-owners-lesson/
• "Evaluating Your Prospective New Horse" Evaluating the quality of a horse is thought by many to be an art that is gained through experience. But understanding the basic underlining principles of conformation and how that conformation relates to a horse's quality of movement will put any new horse person at an advantage when choosing a horse. Although this lesson will teach you desirable physical characteristics of horses, you should also strongly consider the training level and experience of the horse as they relate to the intended owner.
  https://horses.extension.org/horsequest-learning-lesson-new-and-prospective-horse-owners-lesson/