60/ MARCH/APRIL 2014 THE RIDER
Ontario Haflinger Association presents...
• A Tack Swap - 9 am - 4 pm • A Clinic on “basics of training a horse to drive, and hitching safely” 12pm – 4 pm
• Looking to buy a Registered Haflinger? Check out our Registered Haflinger sale (by private treaty) 9am till 4 pm Lunch for sale by the
Hamilton-Wentworth 4-H Horse club at the Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd. Jerseyville, ON
Join us May 10, 2014
For more information, contact Martina Arth at
martina@unitedbuilders.ca or 905-648-9349
Or visit the OHA website at
www.ontariohaflingerassociation.ca Buying Your First Horse: Tips for Buying the Right Horse for You By Anne Gage
all the costs (expected and unexpect- ed) involved with owing a horse. Besides the regular veterinary and farrier care horses need to stay healthy, can you manage the addi- tional expense of veterinary care if your horse suffers an unexpected ill-
30TH MINIATURE HORSE SALE
May 24th, 2014 & October 18th, 2014 10:30 am at
www.themorningfeed.com GRAY’S AUCTION CENTRE INC.
5737 Hwy 23, 1 Mile West of HARRISTON, ON at the Corner of Hwy’s 87 & 23
SALE CONSISTS OF: AMHA & AMHR “A” & “B” Registered Horses. Easy Entry Carts; single and team harness, there will be carts, wagons, and working carts. For more information contact GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. @ (519) 338-3722.
Owners or Auctioneers not responsible for accidents day of sale. Any announcements given verbally day of sale take precedence over written ads.
Please watch our website for summer dates!
www.davisfeed.ca www.graysauction.ca TERMS: Cash, Cheque, Visa or Mastercard with proper I.D.
before buying your own. This will allow you to experience some of the financial, emotional and time com- mitments involved with horse owner- ship while having the opportunity to walk away if your financial or per- sonal situation changes. Research and be prepared for
confusing endeavor. A search on any online equine classified site results in loads of horses of every breed, disci- pline, age and price range. If you are one of the growing number of people now choosing to become a horse owner, the following tips can save you time, money and frustration. Part-board or lease a horse
Buying your first horse can be a
the right horse for your skill level and budget. A riding coach or horse trainer who knows you and under- stands your goals is the best option. Be clear on your goals and rid-
ing a used car. It’s exciting. It’s a large financial investment. It requires research, some experienced help and smart buying strategies to make a purchase you`ll be happy with. But buying a horse involves an emotional investment on top of the financial one, and the commitment of caring for an animal for many years. So, while the prospect of buying a horse is exciting, it can also be overwhelm- ing.
tips in my ebook ‘92 Tips You Must Know Before Buying Your First (or Next) Horse’.
ebook. The tips will guide you through every step of the horse buy- ing journey - how to prepare, where to look, what to look for, making an offer and what to do before bringing your new horse home. Brought to you by Anne Gage
To Consign Horses Call:
GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. (519) 338-3722 AUCTIONEER: GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. - Harriston - Licensed & Bonded
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=An ne_Gage
of Confident Horsemanship - Putting you and your horse in good hands. Article
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never a good idea to buy a horse on first sight. Try the horse more than once and ask lots of questions. Look at other horses besides the one you’ve fallen in love with and make comparisons. Listen to the advice of your coach or other experienced per- son. Be absolutely sure you’ve cho- sen the horse most suitable for you. Buying a horse is a lot like buy-
horse that already does rather than one that ‘will be’ or ‘could be’ doing what you want to do. If the seller says that the horse has the ‘potential to... ‘ that means you’ll have to put time and training into him. It could take years to develop a horse’s ‘potential’. Go home and think about it. It’s
ing ability. Focus on what you want to do with your own horse rather than what someone else thinks you should be doing. Be honest about your skills and abilities with handling as well as riding a horse. This is not the time for exaggeration. Look for a horse that ‘is’ - A
ness or serious injury? These expens- es can be in be in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Hire an expert to help you find
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