There are much more important aspects when buying a horse other than color. They need to have the correct personality for you, they need to have a proper skill level for your riding ability (and what you want to do in the future). I went out looking for a bay Thoroughbred gelding, and I ended up with a chestnut Arabian mare!
Mares have their own issues, they tend to be more tempermental and moody than geldings. Not always, but I know Arabians are like that!
Make sure you are able to make the time and money commitment. Horses cost a lot of money, to buy and to care of. They need annual vet visits, they need the farrier every 6-8 weeks. If you dont have your own place, you have to board, which is pretty pricey. If you have your own place (or even some boarding places), you have buy hay, feed, shavings. You need tack, you need grooming utensils.
Look online for horse classifieds, check out local horse publications, go to tack stores, go to local stables, they should all have listings for horses for sale. Another option, if you are an experienced horse person, is to adopt.
2007-03-13 05:21:09
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answered by jeepgirl0385 4
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I can't see where you have much experience, so lets start there. There are no "all bleach" horses. They are albinos, and are very rare. They take extra care, such as sunblock for their fair skin. Arabs, to me, are the most amazing horses in the world, and I love the special bond I had with my late Russian Arab mare. But they are far from easy keepers. Mine was 17 when I found her, and she died at 23. Even at that old age, she was far from being a calm, tired horse. She loved to run and buck and feel her oats, just like a foal on pasture for the first run. They are hyper and can be moody. Not to mention the added moodiness you get with mares. Geldings are the best choice by far for a novice rider. As big of a hypocrite I may seem, I don't recommend an Arabian for a first horse. Mine was, but it wasn't my first experience with a horse, and she was extremely well-trained. She taught me everything, However, this is not always the case.
Although TWH's are very nice horses, they aren't cheap. Some can be more expensive than Arabs. I think what you need to do is take some riding lessons, and maybe lease a horse. When you are ready, go for a horse that is at least 9 or 10. Good luck, hope you find the right horse!
2007-03-10 15:15:43
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answered by Anonymous
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First of all, if you don't have much experience with horses yet, I highly recommend taking lessons and possibly leasing a horse before you buy. Many first-time owners who rush into ownership find themselves overwhelmed by the expense of keeping a horse and the level of time and commitment required from them. Your best bet is to work with a trainer and instructor to improve your form and knowledge as a rider. I also recommend putting in volunteer or paid hours working around horses so you understand all aspects involved in keeping these animals. Even if you board your horse at a full care facility, there may be times where you'll want or need to clean a stall, scrub the water buckets, or wrap the horse's legs.
When you're ready to buy a horse, it's important that you bring a trainer or experienced professional with you to look at the animal. They can help evaluate the horse's temperament, conformation, and suitability for your needs. You can find prospects by looking at equine.com, dreamhorse.com, horsetopia.com, and your local classifieds. But don't rush out to buy the first horse you see and don't make color your ultimate criteria. That should be one of the least important aspects. Soundness, disposition, age, level of training, and size are all more important. I also recommend that if you're a novice, you start with a gelding. Mares are great, I love them, but they can be harder to handle than geldings. They can have volatile mood swings and ornery temperaments that may be a but much for a novice to handle.
2007-03-10 00:53:12
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answered by ap1188 5
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Well if your getting one of them horses then I hope your an experienced enough rider, because a lot of them horses are very highly strung. So if you do get one of them get a mare and get an older one. Not 4-6 if your not experienced because if you can't handle a horse then you won't even be able to handle and Arabian for sure.
But if you want to then be very careful and practice every day (if your a beginner).
So just look on either....
http://www.horsetopia.com
http://www.dreamhorse.com (I recommend this one)
2007-03-10 04:23:18
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answered by Anonymous
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hey dont know if you know this or not but there a place that has all diffent horses for sale and im going to give you the e-mails for them .go to equimarket dont press your mouse on it just run your mouse on it and a list of place to go run down to free classifieds horses are all on there from all over for sale and looking for good homes and if you wont to know more you can contact me any time at blackvelvet_367@hotmail.com to find more places in your area for horses
2007-03-10 04:44:41
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answered by Anonymous
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You know, you dont seem like you have a lot of riding experience, and they will probably cost 10,000 dollars or more for what you want.
2007-03-10 00:32:58
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answered by Anonymous
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for a start to find the best horses your on about go to usa find a native american and he or she will let you know
2007-03-12 20:04:03
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answered by edward b 1
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try here http://www.horsetopia.com
2007-03-13 16:16:58
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answered by jerry 7
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