Tips When Buying a Horse By Richard Mark

Here are some tips to remember when purchasing a horse or pony. If you are not a horse person or have not much horse experience it is recommended to take a horse person with you or have them check out the horse before you purchase.

Do your homework. Make sure you can afford to board and or feed a horse and find out the cost involved in taking care of a horse. If possible it is best to be able to see the horse before you purchase and ride the horse. Make the owner of the horse ride first. Have them 'show you' how the horse rides and what the horse can do. If the horse seems too spunky or not trained enough for what you are looking for don't get on the horse. Make sure you purchase a horse that is right for you and your family.

One more thing to remember is that if possible see if you can get a guarantee with the horse. Maybe an exchange guarantee if the horse doesn't work once you get it home they can exchange it for another horse or if they don't have any other horses see about any guarantee options you may have. Don't buy for a certain color and make sure that the horse is what you are looking for as for riding ability and health not just that pretty color you've always wanted. If you cannot tell whether or not the horse is sound and healthy it is strongly recommended that you get a vet check before you purchase the horse. When buying site unseen or without riding or seeing the horse first it is highly recommended to have a vet look at the horse and you might even be able to get the vet to watch the horse ride for you. A lot of people purchase over the internet without evening seeing the horse ridden and this is hard for the buyer and seller both. The buyer may get a horse they can't ride or are not comfortable with and the seller is having to sell a horse that the hope fits the buyer and if it doesn't it normally turns into a bad situation. This is when the vet can help you out with checking over the horse for you.

If you are looking for a kids horse try to find a horse with a lot of experience with kids riding them and make sure it is not a young green broke horse. The saying is normally true that you 'get what you pay for' and if you buy cheap don't expect to get a well broke bombproof kids horse. You may get lucky and get a deal but chances are the cheap horses have vices and problems. If you purchase a horse for your child make sure it is safe. If you have to pay a little more to get a really good horse it is worth it in the long run because you may be avoiding a hospital call and your child getting injured. A goods kids horse is hard to find and you should take your time and really look the horse over as good as you can before purchasing. Have an adult ride the horse first and make sure it is safe for your child.

We must remember that a horse is an animal and can be unpredictable at times. If you are a beginner and not much riding experience it is best to have a few lessons or make sure you have someone that can help you with the horse. Make sure you know how much to feed the horse and what dental and veterinary care the horse needs. Keep your horse on a current worming and furrier schedule. Some questions you may want to ask when going to look at a horse when looking for riding horses for sale in Wisconsin.

1. Is the horse sound for riding (if mare is she also sound for breeding)?
2. Is your horse friendly, has the horse ever bite or kicked at anyone?
3. Is the horse hard to catch?
4. Is the horse good with other horses? If a gelding - does he get along with mares ? Is the horse dominent with other horses?
5. Check to make sure the horse has good teeth? Overbite?
6. Check for any lumps, bumps, bad scars that may need to be looked at by a vet.
7. Ask about any health /soundness problems (heaves, windsucking, allergies, colic, breathing problems, arthritis, etc.)
8. Does the horse tie without pulling back?
9. Does the horse load and tied while at the trailer?
10. Is the horse sinchy , is the horse easy to saddle and bridle?
11. Does the horse weave or crib?
12. Has the horse ever bucked or reared with a rider?
13. Are the registration papers in order if registered and current coggins test done?
14. How long have you owned the horse?
15. What was the horse used for in the past?
16. Is the horse road safe and go out alone? okay with a group of horses on a trail ride?
17. Can the horse be ridden with a loose rein or tight rein?
18. Any vices at all that they can think of?

Good luck with your horse search and finding the horse of your dreams.

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How to Save Money When Buying Pet Food By John Sommer

With the current economic crisis everyone is facing today, more and more people are feeling the pinch and tightening their proverbial belts in order to cut cost and save money. Since nobody knows how long this financial turmoil will last, each and every person is doing his share to maximize his purchasing power.

It doesn’t help that there is still the ongoing threat of big multinational firms filing for bankruptcy and monetary bailout packages. If it would come into reality, this would result to mass layoffs and lower, or even negative, economic growth. This grim scenario looms over the stock market and keeps the entire nation on its toes.

Even pet owners are not spared from this problem. Though expenses for pets are not as exorbitant as those for human being, that is still not a reason to be complacent and spend wads of cash like there is no tomorrow. It pays to be a money-conscious individual in order for you to be always on the lookout on ways to set aside some precious bucks. Here is a list of ways to save money on pet food. May this be a perfect solution to your pet-related fiscal woes. Read on.

The first way to save your green bucks on pet food is to buy in bulk. Instead of buying a small package, say 1-kilo of dog food every week, why not buy an entire sack that weighs six kilos that will last for a month or so? The lower price is due to the lesser amount of money being spent by the manufacturer for the packaging. Since they will only use one big sack instead of six mall bags, they can pass on their savings to their loyal consumers.

Another way to save is to buy pet food online. It is common knowledge that the online marketplace is just as good, if not better, than the real world. In the internet, you have a variety of choices that will fit your discriminating needs. Most sites offer a wide array of pet food products, from the cheapest to the most expensive, depending on the quality. Here, you can easily compare a lot of factors. After you have made a decision, you can easily purchase a product and pay for it using your credit card or Paypal account. In a matter of days, your orer will be delivered right at your doorstep.

Check out your veterinarian’s supply. If you often buy your food products from him, then he will probably give you a discount or a promotional price. It is also possible that he will slash down his mark up if you are consistently purchasing other pet items from his clinic aside from your pet food.

Be on the lookout for pet coupons. They can be found anywhere. Some pet food companies place advertisements in magazines along with a free coupon. Others distribute it to their wholesale suppliers or veterinary offices. Furthermore, there are those who give out these coupons in the mall or in the streets for faster allocation.

Lastly, you can minimize if not avoid, treats. They can be quite draining to the pocket if done in a regular manner. If you must give a nice reward, make sure that your pet has done something special or extraordinary to deserve it. This way, he will learn how to behave better.

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