A Good Sound Horse

Jewel · 07-14-08, 09:38 PM

It's been several years since I've been around horses. Living in the city right now I don't currently have one of my own. I am going to be moving to the country in the next six months and would like to, finally, be able to purchase my first horse. What are some basic physical qualities I should look for? Are there some basic questions I should be sure to ask? This horse will be for pleasure riding and a companion animal. I haven't decided on a particular breed at this point; although, I am partial to the Appaloosa.

jimmi · 07-15-08, 02:22 PM

I think many people don't go about choosing the right horse for the job sometimes and forget to take into consideration some of the things you have mentioned. I see some people that will get a horse and not have enough land for it and that has to be a big pet peeve of mine, second only to neglecting the animal. I wish more people thought like you do!

purplefdu · 07-17-08, 01:01 AM

You can google for any number of proper confirmation horse diagrams that will allow you to pick out a healthy specimen. Its mostly a matter of angles. However some flaws can be ok depending on usage and could get you the Appaloosa you covet at a better price.

07-14-08, 09:38 PM	A Good Sound Horse Post #1 (permalink)
Jewel Member Join Date: 07-06-08 Posts: 50	A Good Sound Horse It's been several years since I've been around horses. Living in the city right now I don't currently have one of my own. I am going to be moving to the country in the next six months and would like to, finally, be able to purchase my first horse. What are some basic physical qualities I should look for? Are there some basic questions I should be sure to ask? This horse will be for pleasure riding and a companion animal. I haven't decided on a particular breed at this point; although, I am partial to the Appaloosa.

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07-15-08, 02:22 PM	A Good Sound Horse Post #2 (permalink)
jimmi Member Join Date: 07-01-08 Posts: 25	I think many people don't go about choosing the right horse for the job sometimes and forget to take into consideration some of the things you have mentioned. I see some people that will get a horse and not have enough land for it and that has to be a big pet peeve of mine, second only to neglecting the animal. I wish more people thought like you do!

07-17-08, 01:01 AM	A Good Sound Horse Post #3 (permalink)
purplefdu Member Join Date: 08-12-07 Posts: 236 Images: 1	You can google for any number of proper confirmation horse diagrams that will allow you to pick out a healthy specimen. Its mostly a matter of angles. However some flaws can be ok depending on usage and could get you the Appaloosa you covet at a better price.

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