Horse Shopping

Weanling performance horse prospects walk in single file through a pasture

By Jennifer Forsberg Meyer
Jan 24, 2019

Finding Mr. (or Ms.) Right can be frustrating. But the 11 tips I’ll give you here will help you avoid some of the mistakes I’ve made when buying horses.

By Bob Avila
Oct 11, 2018

Rider in a blue t-shirt, wearing a cowboy hat, loping a sorrel horse in an open field.

By Jennifer Forsberg Meyer
Feb 12, 2019

Bob Avila riding a palomino in an outdoor arena.

By Bob Avila
Feb 12, 2019

Credit: Photo illustration by Carol Ybarra from a Jennifer Paulson image

By Jennifer Forsberg Meyer
Oct 11, 2018

Gallop Poll: Donated a Therapy Horse? promo image

By HorseRider
Oct 11, 2018

Credit: H&R file photo “Will he suit my riding goals?” is one of seven key questions to ask yourself about a potential purchase. So if competing in trail is what you hope to do with your new horse, make sure your test ride includes plenty of trail obstacles.

By Clinton Anderson
Dec 4, 2018

The ideal prospect has something special about his look that says “show horse.” It’s difficult to define, but I know it when I see it.

By Bob Avila
Oct 11, 2018

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