I am thinking of buying a horse over the internet. I would like some opinions before I do anything. What is the best site to buy a horse through? Thank you for your answers!
2006-10-24 09:21:02 · 17 answers · asked by equestrian6791 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I used an on-line classified add to buy my horse with, but I went to do a test ride before I bought him, and it turned out he was a great horse. I used
www.dreamhorse.com.
www.agdirect.com
www.warmbloods-for-sale.com are good ones also.
But as for buying sight unseen, I wouldn't ever do that.
2006-10-24 17:19:38 · answer #1 · answered by Courtney B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have bought several horses via the internet, and have sold many over the internet also. BE CAREFUL is all I can say, I have extreme good luck with buying, and selling, but I know what questions to ask and know if a seller 'sounds like' they are honest or not.
Also, try to get a lot of pictures, and a video if possible and ASK QUESTIONS. If you are a beginner, I would say to only look at horses IN YOUR AREA that you can make an appt. and GO SEE with a trainer or someone who does know horses. DO NOT go alone to buy a horse if you are a novice.
I like AGDIRECT, Horsetopia, and Equine dot com as sites to look to buy, or to sell horses.
Good luck.
2006-10-24 10:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by paintbrushponies 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really shouldn't buy a horse over the internet, but if you still want to buy a horse over the internet then here are some good sites.
www.horsecity.com
www.equine.com
www.ehoof.com
www.agdirect.com
www.horsetopia.com
www.equinehits.com
www.dreamhorse.com
www.netequine.com
www.horseville.com
2006-10-24 09:48:06 · answer #3 · answered by Barrel_Racing_Cowgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love buying horses on Dreamhorse.com.I have 12 AQHA,APHA and JC horses and 8 of 12 were Internet finds.I live in IL,and I have never seen anything but pics or a video first.All of my Internet buys have been above or beyond my expectations.Just know what your looking for and be careful.
Brandy
2006-10-24 17:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by Brandy 20 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't bought a horse, but I have sold 2 of them on the internet. Just make sure you don't jump the gun. Find out everything you need to know before you buy. Watch out for horse traders as in my experience I have found them to be very dishonest. Good luck!
2006-10-24 09:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the internet is a fine place to buy a horse - you should always go look at the horse whether you see it on the internet or find it in the paper or some other way. If you use your head you will be fine dreamhorse and agdirect are my favorites
2006-10-24 16:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by vixenfairy13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buying a horse over the internet should be no big deal as long as you go & try them out before finalizing the purchase. Try looking around your area also. Here are some websites to help you:
www.dreamhorse.com
www.equine.com
2006-10-24 09:28:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can use the internet to locate horses that match your criteiria, but you should never buy a horse you have never seen in person. And a vet check is usualy a good idea.
Dream horse and equine.com are good.
2006-10-24 12:13:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not buy a horse without meeting it first. I have looked at buying horses and thought they sounded a looked awesome. Then I met them and thanked the Lord that I met them first. I would not do it if I were you. Horse are very unpredictable and they are a huge investment. Just be careful.
2006-10-24 09:24:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow that would be risky I would think. I bought a motorcycle through the Internet and it wasn't as good as I thought it would be but at least I was able repair and ride it. I'm not sure you could repair and ride a broken horse.
2006-10-24 09:25:13 · answer #10 · answered by Perry L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋