How do you know you are getting a good deal on a horse
I grew up on a farm, so we always had horses. I would like my kids to have that same experience. About a month ago, a friend of ours found a horse wandering around the area. He contacted the sheriffs department, and was told that no one had reported a missing horse and to place an ad in the paper, but if no one claimed it then it was his. No one claimed it and our friend has cared for it for the last month. He is offering to sell it to us for $100, and to keep it in his pasture. My husband plans to take us to see it this afternoon. He says it is "greenbroke" but that he could completely break it (My husband grew up with horses too). We would just need to get its bloodwork done and worm him. But our friend who has horses, says he is healthy. He is a stud horse about 3 years old. My husband says we would also need to get him cut. Good deal or not?
Answers:Wow! This could be a great opportunity for your family. I thinks it's a great deal on your part, as long as nothing is wrong with this colt. This friend of yours is being very reasonable only asking $100, after spending the expenses to care for him all this time, and he could probably easily sell him 'greenbroke' for atleast $500. The only suggestion I would make is to pay the extra money to have a vet do a complete evaluation before you buy him. Just to make sure there aren't any serious health problems that could end up causing your family a fortune and possibly heartache too. Even though he looks the picture of health their could still be something wrong with him. It's better to be safe than sorry. Also, I would make sure that his temperament is alright. He's young and not gelded yet(which I would definitely do.) so that will have an affect, but I'm sure you want to make sure he won't be dangerous for the kids. With training and time he can be taught good manners and other things. However, a bad past could have caused some emotional scarrs and you want to make sure he is mentally stable before making the commitment to own him. Otherwise, I think this might just be meant to be for you and your family, and I wish you the best of luck. Please send me a follow-up message I'd love to hear what happens.
your husband seems to know what to do with him. but a greenbroke horse isn't always great for childern, even after they are well broke. they don't have "life experinces" such as an older horse. an example is if you were riding with another horse and it freaked, a younger horse would freak out most likely, but an older horse would know what to do because they have expereinced it before most likely, and they are more laid back. the horse is a good deal if it was for an experinced rider.
Price wise he sounds like a good deal however, young, green horses are not suitable for beginners. Your neighbor sounds like he suited to train the horse, you and husband may be suited to put the additional riding on the horse but I would say NO if you are looking for your children. You want an older, been there done that type of horse for your kids. Something that will babysit them and give them some good memories.
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