Buying a Horse

Before Buying a Race Horse

There are many factors to consider before buying a race horse such as cost, the
responsibility of caring
for such an intelligent and sensitive animal as well as horse training
and education. We hope you find these articles and essays of interest!

Acquire Horses for Sale and Win Immediate Returns on Your Investment

Buying race horses for sale has obvious financial advantages.
Newcomers to the world of horse racing can gain immediate entry through
this route as opposed to the long gestation of paying stud fees, procuring
lease rights to a mare and trying to raise and to train a foal. Horses for
sale involve relatively few unknown risks provided that one is diligent about
checking the background and records thoroughly.

Here are 5 top ways of buying horses for sale

1. Make a direct approach to the owner of the horse you like:

This simple method often produces pleasant surprises. Study races
and select horses in which you are interested. Find out who the owner
is and make an approach. Refusal will do you no harm, and word will be
out that you are in the horses for sale market. However, a likely event
is also that you will be able to negotiate a deal that works to the
benefit of the owner and you as well.

2. Study bulletin boards on horse racing circuits:

Owners may have a variety of reasons to dispose of an equine asset, and
would like their animals to remain in good hands. What better way than to
advertise on notice boards around stables and race courses? This is a
cost-effective way of locating excellent prospects of horses for sale,
and has the bonus of keeping one current of the latest news and gossip
of the horse racing world as well!

3. Commission a professional agent:

Bloodstock agents, as they are sometimes called, keep track of a large
number of horses for sale. It can be difficult to make the kind of
investment that a proven performer in the world of horse racing
commands, through a person one has not met before. However, agents have
their own reputations to protect and can generally be counted on to provide
reliable information. This can be a relatively expensive way of investing
in horses for sale.

4. Participate in auctions:

One cannot beat this approach for the sheer number and range of horses for
sale from which to choose. The catch is that a casual or hurried approach
can lead to a wrong decision. Auction organizers print fairly comprehensive
and accurate brochures before each event and the serious investor will spend
plenty of time pouring over data and visiting stables in advance.

5. Use the Internet:

Old timers may scoff at the thought of buying horses for sale through the
Internet, but it does make sense if you are interested in deals from abroad.
It is certainly an efficient way of keeping in touch with the market, and to
spot leads that require closer scrutiny.

It may be obvious to some people but even so, it is worth particular mention
that a trainer and veterinarian should always be present when horses for sale
are under consideration. They should be able to spend time alone with each horse and have full access to medical and training records. Always look askance if a prospective seller denies access to such privileges.

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