How Do You Buy A Horse At Auction Without Buying Someone Elses Problem Part ONE?
A former horse trader and horse show judge tells you what to look for when buying a horse at auction. I am a former all-breed horse show judge and horse dealer, meaning that we bought, sold and traded horses, as many as 30 a week. I’ve seen it all when it comes to the cruelty of some humans toward horses and the creative ways that dealers will hide flaws and defects when trying to unload a problematic horse or pony. Please note: the stories and advice I’m relating are NOT – I repeat NOT – things I did, but are things I witnessed other dealers doing. I am a horse LOVER and their well being always came before a dollar sign…which is why I am a “former” horse dealer. While this article is geared toward buying a horse at an auction, much of the advice can be useful no matter where you’re buying a horse. 1) Select the right auction. Many auction barns have “lemon laws” in place to protect buyers. If you get the horse home and it turns into a nightmare, you can return it to the seller for a
