Does anyone know where i can get a CHEAP horse at? Im thinking about rideing horses..?

Question

well i was looking up horses yesterday and i want to get one... but i cant find any in Arizona that are cheap.. i know i can find someone to help me... but i looked like for 3 hours yesterday and i couldent find anything there were like all 1000 dollars or more... and thats way to much forme right now... i need it cheap so i can pay for the stall and all the equpitment..

Answer 1

Just remember you get what you pay for, if you don't pay a good price for one there is usually a reason for it: too sick, too old, not old enough, something is wrong mentally and it could then hurt you.
When i was first looking at a horse i paid 500 for a six year old appaloosa mare, hadn't been touched in years. i thought cool I've worked with horses enough that I could train her myself. well everything was going real smoothly, when one day she just decided to not want her ears touch! I tried everything, I spent hours working with her ears, rubbing and lots of treats, I even drugged her and rubbed them while she was knocked out, but nothing worked! One day I almost had the bridle on when she decided to rear and sent me flying across the stall, luckily I didn't get hurt. I ended up selling her for fairly cheap and the owner's absolutely love her they just found away around the ear problem, they don't use a brow band on the bridle. She was an awesome horse great bloodlines, but their was just something wrong with her mentally. My next horse I spent 5000 for her and she is prefect I can hop on her with nothing and she goes where i tell her and she is only seven. I love HER!!!
I wish you luck with finding a good horse that you will love and have fun with. Horses aren't just good for the body but their great for the mind!

Answer 2

Have you ever ridden a horse? If not, then start by riding horses at a good horses-for-hire place. Admittedly, those horses aren't the best ride you'll ever have, but they'll be the cheapest ride if you find you don't like the experience. They'll also be the cheapest 'ride' if you know nothing about horses..you don't want to buy a 'monumental mistake'!

Horse-riding is an expensive sport, and also a dangerous one, even at the lowest end of the scale. Owning your own horse is a time-consuming commitment. It seriously doesn't fit into the category of 'hobby' or 'weekend entertainment'.

If you're really serious though, it may be possible to lease a horse. There are different deals on offer..you pay small $$ for the exclusive use of the horse, but you'll be responsible for all vet care. Average $$ and the deal is the same as the previous, but the saddle & bridle are thrown in. Big $$..the horse & it's gear are ostensibly yours, but the owner pays for the vet care.
All these deals are dependent on the calibre of the horse, & run as many risks as buying your own..especially if you know nothing about horses.

Get an expert to help you, whatever way you choose to go!

Answer 3

The cost of a horse is usually relative to the ability and experience the horse has. I'm sure you can pick a horse up quite cheaply, but the cheaper the horse, the more work/training they need. If you don't have much experience with riding and handling horses, I suggest you spend your money on lessons and riding camps etc first. I got a six yr old thoroughbred mare for 200 bucks australian, but she is extremely green and needs loads of training. Money should be secondary to finding the horse that suits you. If I could give you the most valuable peice of advice it would be DON'T DO IT ALONE. Make sure that you have someone with loads of experience to help you out, because I tell you this, some horse owners/breeders will lie through their teeth to sell you their horse. There's no point in getting a cheap horse that you can't do anything with, and you cant risk injury or death to save a few bucks. Horses are not something that you can own without loads of experience and work. Make sure that you are aware of every facet of caring for horses before you get one, because horses are definately not for the faint hearted, or shallow pocketed.

Answer 4

Horses aren't cheap. Nothing related to horses is cheap. Thats why I only ride a friend's horse, not my own. I'm sorry but my best idea for finding a cheap horse is an animal shelter which has horses. Just be sure you can pay for all the expenses after that, if you don't have a big house you will have to pay for boarding somewhere, food, vet bills, all that stuff. Sorry, but horses aren't cheap.

Answer 5

well my first suggestion is not to buy a horse unless you have the time or money to do so. horses are very expensive and need lots of time and attention. my second suggestion is that maybe you should take riding lessons at a local stable first. even if you already know how to ride, you could lease a horse there. leasing a horse is not quite as expensive as owning one. You can go out and ride them however much you want, even buy tack and treats for them. it's basically like owning a horse only you dont pay the vet and farrier bills. try it out!! ask around for a local stable, or maybe even a neighbor or two, that has horses for lease. hope this helps!!

Answer 6

Check at local riding stables. They are constantly replacing the older horses and will usually sell the the ones they have retired quite cheaply as long as they are going to a good home. You may get one even cheaper if you offer to help out with the trail rides, mucking the barns or grooming. If there are no riding stables in your vicinity try the nearest livestock auction. You can usually get some cheap horses there. Good luck.

Answer 7

You could go to auctions or to a horse rescue. But the issue here is, can you afford to MAINTAIN a horse? Board, vet care, feed, hay, supplements, are neverending. Used tack and equipment can save money, but the upkeep is what will get in your pocket. And if you are just beginning to ride, then you shouldn't buy one yet - lease one, or take lessons at a stable. Rent by the hour or go on trail rides for a fee.

Answer 8

Look under horse rescue organizations in your phone book. You can often times adopt a rescued horse or foster house one. I'm sure there are many organizations in your state. Call the SPCA, the city pound, or the county agent for more information on where one might be. Or, you might search the web for horse rescue organizations in your state. In my area, our county sheriff has a place where he will take mistreated horses or other large animals to. Sometimes they are loose and he has to find their owners and sometimes they have been abused or neglected. Often times he ends up taking them to the auction. Your sheriff department may do the same thing. Good Luck, I hope you find a good match for you.

Answer 9

I was at the horse auction at the local sale barn last Sat. Good riding horses were bringing $350 -$500.
Western saddles were selling for $250-$400.

Answer 10

Horses are not cheap. The upkeep is expensive regardless how much you pay for one.
Try visiting farms in small rural towns, you might get one at a reasonble price.