What breed of horse can i get for the cheapest price?

Question

my sister and i are trying our best to persuade our parents into getting a horse!! our technique is that instead of a both birthdays or Christmas we get a horse as our presant and 10 percent of our money from our jobs goes to the horses and we quit getting allowance but still do our chores!! she is only 12 and i am only 14 so we dont make very much money but we are pretty much on our hands and knees at the moment!! so if you have anything that will help us persuade our parents please list it with the question that i posted. (what breed of horse can i get for the cheapest price?) Thank You so much!! please pray that this will work out!! and God bless!! ~thanks~

Answer 1

Okay. First do you ride horses? Like take lessons. If you don't you should before you decide to buy a horse.
It doesn't really matter what breed though it depends on what training, experience, and winnings the horse has. I recommend not buying a horse by its price. You most likely will end up with a sour mean horse that you can barely touch let alone ride. I recommend going to equine.com or dreamhorse.com and doing the advanced search. Just make sure that the horse you end up buying is right for you especially if you are a beginner or don't know anything about horses. Also don't forget about the boarding fee every month, farrier and or vet costs, and, if you show, showing fees.

Answer 2

Breed does not dictate price on horses. Some horse breeds are more popular in some areas than others. Also, buying a horse because it is cheap is not necessarily the best purchase. Boarding stables charge per horse - not by how much you paid for the horse. Do you have a place to keep the horse, do you have income to take care of the horse's needs? What happens if it gets sick and requires a hefty vet bill - will you be able to handle that? Before thinking about buying a horse, how about riding lessons at a local stable or working for a local stable to learn the care, responsibility and cost of owning a horse. Good luck to you and your sister!

Answer 3

I would look at tack shops and feed stores, they often have a wall with horses for sale. You could also talk to the employees, they may know of a horse for sale. Another place to try is a reputable stable (where the horses are well kept), people around there may know of a horse for sale.

There are horses out there that are perfectly fine, but are free to good homes.

Leasing is also an option. That way, you don't own the horse, but you still get to ride and care for it. There are such things as free leases as well.

If you are experienced, you could try a horse rescue.

Just remember, there is more cost to owning a horse than just the initial price. They need food, shavings, hay, tack, grooming equipment, vet care, etc. Plus board if you don't have your own place.

Good luck! It is very exciting getting a horse, especially your first horse! I hope it works out! There are inexpensive yet awesome horses out there!

Make sure you get the right horse for your level and personality. Groom it, test ride it, and get a vet check by a vet you trust and doesn't work for the owner.

Answer 4

Board, farrier, and vet bills will add up to many times the initial cost of the horse. It is better to concentrate on getting one that is well behaved and nice to you.

I do not agree with going to an auction to get a first horse. Around here people sell their WORST horses at auction and you do not have enough time to figure out if the horse will be a good one for you.

Since you are looking for a first horse your best bet (and cheaper one) is to find a horse that is over 10 years old, even over 15 years old, that is nice and quiet and well trained. Go to local barns and see if there is one for sale that you can ride more than once, or maybe even lease for a few months to make sure it works out.

It is far easier to buy than sell an unsuitable horse!!!

Answer 5

Find one in the classifieds of a newspaper. Usually they aren't fancy, and sometimes aren't very well broke, but sometimes a family may be selling a good horse that they can't afford to keep and want it to go to a loving home. It sounds like your parents have the best bet there and it really seems like you want a horse. Also consider a boarding fee at a local stable if you do not have land. and if you do the horse needs at least 2 acres of land and a 3 sided shelter. It takes some time to look in the paper, but sometimes you can find a pot of gold that needs a family. Also look at local Equine Rescue places, that you can adopt a horse from there. You might also go to auctions that have a bad rep and people take their horses to sell just to get rid of them. Around here in Oklahoma there are plenty and you can find a good horse for about $500-$800, or even less.

Answer 6

Like dogs, there are horses that are mixed breed and can be had for not a lot of money. Another good way to find a horse in the budget price range is to look in the classified ads in the newspaper under farm animals or maybe pets. Also, if you have a local sale auction barn for animals you can often find a horse at a discount price.

A lot of finding a horse for less has to do with where you live. If you live in a farm and ranch type area with lots of horses you can probably find one by word of mouth that is in your price range. Look for one that is "kid friendly:"

Good luck. I know my daughter loves her horse and she's 14 and got hers when she was 12.

Answer 7

Usually a mare quarter horse around a more mature age would be the least expensive, but you have to take in account all the additional fees. Boarding at a stable could range from $150-$400 a month, vet bills are very expensive for large animals, tack and supplies can cost you thousands, feed, shoeing, grooming supplies, plus if you plan on transport you need to purchase or rent a trailer. The cost of your horse will be secondary in nature to the cost of keeping it.

Answer 8

I highly recommend that you and your sister lease a horse from a trainer or barn in your area. They require lots of time and money to maintain so do not purchase one unless you know exactly what it takes.

Do not go to an auction or rescue organization to get your first horse. Most of these horses need a great deal of attention to get back to a healthy weight and/or to trust humans again. Do not go to look at horses without the help of a professional otherwise you will fall in love with every horse you see!

Answer 9

Look on petfinder. Find a horse rescue in your area. You would be surprised at the cost difference in a rescue and buying outright from a farm or breeder. Quarter horses are sweet and mild mannered. And you would be helping out a homeless pet.

Answer 10

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