What is a Reputable Horse Breeder?
Purchasing your ideal horse is a big decision no matter what the breed. You want to be sure that the horse you are investing your money and time into has been bred with the horse’s best intentions in mind. This can only come from the breeders dedication, integrity and philosophy towards their breeding practices. Responsible breeders exhibit their intentions by focusing on improving the breed by following set breed standards, general appearance, breed characteristics, temperament and overall health. When breeding a purebred horse, a breeder is not only responsible for producing an animal of quality but, also one that will contribute to the betterment and future survival of the breed. A reputable breeder will look at each horse as an individual and try to ensure it is matched up with an appropriate owner who has the skill, ability and confidence to become a fitting owner. Both buyer and seller should feel good about the sale. A dedicated breeder will also show interest “after the sale” b
