Horses for Sale in Pennsylvania | HorseClicks (2024)

FAQs

What are red flags when buying a horse? ›

Excessive sweating, trembling, or lethargy. These are all red flags that point towards the horse being drugged. Sellers drug horses for multiple reasons. They may be covering up a training problem, undesirable temperament, a health problem, or lameness.

The average cost of a hobby horse is about $3,000. According to Seriously Equestrian, the most expensive horse breeds can cost up to $250,000.

These basic rules can be applied to every horse and will help maintain health and avoid problems associated with poor horse nutrition. 1. Provide access to fresh clean water at all times. The container of the water, be it a trough or bucket should also be kept clean.

Determine if the horse performs for you as well as for the original handler. Ask to see the registration certificate, and verify that the horse and description match. Get a pre-purchase examination. Be sure the horse has current Coggins papers, and find out when the horse was last vaccinated and dewormed.

Horses live to be 25 to 30 years of age, so the purchase of a 6 to 12 year old is wise for amateurs and novice. Older riders or those with more expertise and experience can buy, handle, and train yearlings or two year olds. These young horses do not make predictable mounts for beginners.

The American quarter horse is the most desired breed in the US. According to the American Quarter Horse Association, there are more than six million quarter horses in the US. That's more than 80% of the US's horse population. Owners love them because they are calm-tempered and excel in farm work.

Among the cheapest horses are the crossbred horses. These horses are generally a cross between a steed and another animal like a donkey or zebra. The reason these horses are more affordable is again due to the coat patterns. Roans, mottling, and uneven spotting on the coat make horses cheaper.

$3,000 to $10,000

In owning a horse, to start, you're going to need, well, an equine. Horses run the gamut in price from several hundred dollars to several thousand based on their age, health, breed and level of training. Most recreational horses are under $10,000, with an average price of about $3,444.

How big of a horse should I buy? ›

While there isn't a rigid rule, most horses should carry no more than 20-25% of their own body weight, including the rider and saddle¹⁰. For example, a 600 lb pony should ideally be saddled with no more than a 120-150 lb total load.

A few pointers for avoiding scams

Always view a horse you're interested in buying in person whenever possible. When selling also question any enquiries which don't ask to view your horse prior to purchase. If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is, always keep your wits about you.

Such signs include flares in the hoof wall that indicate uneven weight distribution and stress, uneven or compacted growth rings, collapsed or contracted heels, or distorted frogs. These are tell-tale indications that your farrier is not performing his job correctly.

If you constantly feel scared or nervous on your horse, then this is a big sign that you need to look for something else. It's important that you always feel comfortable on the horse you ride, not just for your own confidence but for your horse's too.