Posted 2014-09-29 7:47 AM Subject: Buying at horse auction
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Posts: 1161
There's an up coming auction with 300 hundred or so horses
I have been looking for a kids horse for my daughter and was
Thinking about heading there to look maybe buy. I however haven't been
To a sale in a while. Was thinking about taking someone with me to get there opinion as well.. Opinions, advice, stories would be greatly appreciated.
Posted 2014-09-29 8:02 AM Subject: RE: Buying at horse auction
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Posts: 1100 Location: Southeastern Idaho
I bought two young horses this year at auction. A yearling and a weanling. I love shopping! I can't do it very often so I try to make it as fun as possible. I took someone with me both times whose opinion I trust. Take time to go through the catalog before you get there and have a short list. Saves you time. Once you get there go directly to those horses and look them over...then adjust your list if needed.
When bidding, have your limit in mind and stick to it. Good luck and have fun!
Posted 2014-09-29 8:34 AM Subject: RE: Buying at horse auction
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Posts: 2128
Agree with Luvropin. Def have in mind what you want to look at before you go. And go early. Most are more than happy to take the horse out and let you examine/ride them. :)
Posted 2014-09-29 8:45 AM Subject: RE: Buying at horse auction
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scwebster - 2014-09-29 8:34 AM Agree with Luvropin. Def have in mind what you want to look at before you go. And go early. Most are more than happy to take the horse out and let you examine/ride them. :)
This ^^ Especially if this is to be a kids horse. If you are hitting up the sale in KS - there is a preview time in which you can actually ride last I knew.
Posted 2014-09-29 8:51 PM Subject: RE: Buying at horse auction
Sock eating dog owner
Posts: 4557 Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah
Doc o Lena horses are smart easy going with plenty of go when and where you want it. I have a /doc bar and doc o lena bred stud ..he's real gentle easy going puppy do sweet heart.
Posted 2014-09-30 4:21 PM Subject: RE: Buying at horse auction
Ima Fickle Fan
Posts: 3547 Location: Texas
Depending on the age of child and ability level, I would be hesitant to buy a horse at a sale. I'd have way too many questions and concerns. Of course, we're looking for a beginner safe horse for our boys and are overly picky.
If the child is a good rider and it's a reputable sale, then it might be a different story.
Posted 2014-09-30 5:37 PM Subject: RE: Buying at horse auction
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Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX
I agree. GO EARLY. People that drug up the horses or use any kind of shady drug to sedate the horse do it about an hour or so before they go in the ring... If a seller won't let you look at the horse up close or touch the horse... You may want to second guess the horse.
I used to sell at auctions all the time. I never doped mine up because I didn't have anything to worry about, but some people do it. Just be careful.
I loved meeting and greeting people that were interested in my horses. I gave me a peace of mind knowing they were going to someone who cared.
Buying at horse auction
