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“Grace” where Elegance meets Excellence
“Grace” where Elegance meets Excellence
Breed Friesian
Gender Mare
Age 3 yrs 8 mths
Height 15.2 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
Grace is a Friesian /Andalusian cross. She has been started under saddle and is an exceptional young horse.. Grace has excellent ground manners and is very easy to catch. She is respectful in the ...
11 minutes ago
Laurel
$ 15,000
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“Whiskey” 5 Yr old 15hh Palomino AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 5 yrs
Height 15 hands
Color Palomino
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Marshall
$ enquire
Promoted
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Adorable palomino -versatile, calm, athletic
Breed Irish Draught
Gender Gelding
Age 4 yrs 6 mths
Height 15.2 hands
Color Palomino
Ad Type For Sale
4 YO Registered Palamino Irish Draught/TB gelding This adorable guy is the best boy! Sweet, in your pocket type and has the absolute BEST brain. The safest 4 yo you will ever meet. He is a rugged ...
1 hour ago
Topsfield
$ 14,000
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“Boomerang” 3 Yr old 14.3hh Sorrel Rabicano AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 3 yrs
Height 14.3 hands
Color Sorrel
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Waco
$ enquire
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“TLJ WYO DRIFT CAT” 4 Yr old 15hh Black AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 4 yrs
Height 15 hands
Color Black
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Whitesboro
$ enquire
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“Fonzie” 11 Yr old 14hh Sorrel AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 11 yrs
Height 14 hands
Color Sorrel
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Joshua
$ enquire
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“Woodrow” 6 Yr old 14.2hh Sorrel AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 6 yrs
Height 14.2 hands
Color Sorrel
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Waco
$ enquire
Promoted
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“Benji” 5 Yr old 14.3hh Buckskin Quarter Horse Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 5 yrs
Height 14.3 hands
Color Buckskin
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Canistota
$ enquire
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“Berry” 10 Yr old 15.3hh Red Roan AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 10 yrs
Height 15.3 hands
Color Red Roan
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Clarion
$ enquire
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“Big Casino” 7 Yr old 15hh Palomino Quarter Horse Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 7 yrs
Height 15 hands
Color Palomino
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Canyon
$ enquire
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“Keystone” 11 Yr old 15.3hh Gray Tobiano/Overo APHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Paint
Gender Gelding
Age 11 yrs
Height 15.3 hands
Color Grey
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Amarillo
$ enquire
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“Keystone” 11 Yr old 15.3hh Gray Tobiano/Overo APHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Paint
Gender Gelding
Age 11 yrs
Height 15.3 hands
Color Grey
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Amarillo
$ enquire
Promoted
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“Pearl” 3 Yr old 15.2hh Gray Percheron/Quarter Horse Cross Mare! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Percheron
Gender Mare
Age 3 yrs
Height 15.2 hands
Color Grey
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Auburn
$ enquire
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“Mickey” 12 Yr old 14.3hh Red Roan AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 12 yrs
Height 14.3 hands
Color Red Roan
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Marshall
$ enquire
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“SS Snows Chic Olena” 9 Yr old 14.3hh Sorrel Rabacino AQHA Mare! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Mare
Age 9 yrs
Height 14.3 hands
Color Sorrel
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Marshall
$ enquire
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“Cinch” 6 Yr old 15.1hh Buckskin AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 6 yrs
Height 15.1 hands
Color Buckskin
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Canyon
$ enquire
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“Pearl” 3 Yr old 15.2hh Gray Percheron/Quarter Horse Cross Mare! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Percheron
Gender Mare
Age 3 yrs
Height 15.2 hands
Color Grey
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Auburn
$ enquire
Promoted
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“Tito” 5 Yr old 14.2hh Grulla AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 5 yrs
Height 14.2 hands
Color Grullo
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Auburn
$ enquire
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“Wrigley” 4 Yr old 15hh Blue Roan AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 4 yrs
Height 15 hands
Color Blue Roan
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Clover
$ enquire
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“Mercedes” 9 Yr old 14.2hh Sorrel AQHA Mare! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Mare
Age 9 yrs
Height 14.2 hands
Color Sorrel
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Canyon
$ enquire
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“Cheeto” 6 Yr old 15.1hh Palomino AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 6 yrs
Height 15.1 hands
Color Palomino
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Holland
$ enquire
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“Buck” 10 Yr old 15hh Buckskin AQHA Gelding! Exclusively available on www.Horsebid.com!
Breed Quarter Horse
Gender Gelding
Age 10 yrs
Height 15 hands
Color Buckskin
Ad Type Auction
AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www. Horsebid. com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru MONDAY | JANUARY 27th... January ⭐️All Star Lineup⭐️ *Final price will be determined on auction ...
3 hours ago
Whitesboro
$ enquire
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Horses for Sale: Finding Your Perfect Equine Companion

Horses hold a special place in many people's hearts, combining beauty, strength, and companionship. For those looking to bring one of these majestic animals into their lives, the horse market offers a wide variety of options. Horses for sale can be found across various breeds, sizes, colors, and price ranges to suit different preferences and needs.

 

From Quarter Horses to Arabians, Clydesdales to Miniatures, potential buyers have a wealth of choices. Each breed brings its own unique characteristics and talents, whether for show jumping, trail riding, or simply as a cherished pet. Age and training level also factor into the selection process, with options ranging from young, untrained horses to experienced show veterans.

 

The search for the perfect equine companion often involves careful consideration of factors like temperament, intended use, and the buyer's level of experience. Local horse markets, online listings, and equine events provide opportunities to connect with sellers and find that special horse. With proper research and patience, prospective owners can find their ideal match in the diverse world of horses for sale.

 

Understanding Horse Sales

Horse sales involve complex processes and considerations. Buyers and sellers must navigate various types of horses, pricing factors, pedigree analysis, and temperament evaluation to make informed decisions.

 

Types of Horses Available

Horse sales encompass a wide range of equine categories. Leisure horses cater to recreational riders and trail enthusiasts. Sport horses are bred for specific disciplines like dressage, show jumping, or eventing. Racing horses include Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds bred for speed and endurance.

 

Working horses serve practical purposes on farms or in tourist industries. Breeding stock horses are valued for their genetic potential to produce quality offspring. Rescue horses from shelters or rehabilitation centers offer second chances to neglected or abused animals.

 

Each type of horse appeals to different buyers based on their intended use, experience level, and budget.

 

Factors Affecting Horse Pricing

Several key elements influence a horse's market value. Age plays a crucial role, with younger horses often commanding higher prices due to their potential longevity and trainability. Training level significantly impacts pricing, as well-schooled horses require less time and investment from new owners.

 

Breed and bloodlines contribute to a horse's value, especially in competitive disciplines. Performance record and show history can boost prices for proven winners. Health status, including veterinary records and any existing conditions, affects a horse's worth.

 

Market demand fluctuates based on trends in equestrian sports and leisure activities. Location and seasonality can also influence pricing, with some regions and times of year seeing higher demand.

 

The Significance of Pedigree

Pedigree analysis is crucial in horse sales, particularly for breeding stock and high-level competition horses. A horse's lineage can indicate potential performance abilities, conformation traits, and genetic health predispositions.
 

Buyers examine sire (father) and dam (mother) records, as well as extended family performance. Notable achievements of relatives in relevant disciplines add value. Pedigree depth, showing consistent quality across generations, is highly prized.

 

Some breeds maintain studbooks to track lineages and ensure breed purity. These records help verify a horse's background and potential genetic contributions to future offspring.

 

Evaluating Horse Temperament and Suitability

Assessing a horse's temperament is vital for ensuring a good match between horse and rider. Experienced buyers observe the horse's behavior in various situations, including handling, grooming, and riding.

 

Key temperament factors include:

 

  • Reactivity to stimuli
  • Willingness to work
  • Calmness under pressure
  • Sociability with humans and other horses

 

Suitability involves matching the horse's abilities and disposition to the buyer's skill level and intended use. A calm, steady horse suits beginners, while more spirited animals may be appropriate for experienced riders.

 

Trial periods or multiple visits can help buyers gauge a horse's temperament over time. Professional evaluations from trainers or veterinarians provide additional insights into a horse's suitability for specific roles or disciplines.

 

Navigating the Buying Process

Finding the right horse requires careful research, thorough evaluations, and clear communication with sellers. A systematic approach helps buyers make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls.

 

Preparing to View Horses

Create a checklist of desired traits and skills before viewing horses. This list should include breed preferences, age range, discipline experience, and temperament. Set a realistic budget that accounts for purchase price and ongoing care costs.

Research potential sellers, including private owners, trainers, and reputable dealers. Read reviews and ask for references when possible.

 

Schedule viewings at convenient times when you can fully assess the horse without rushing. Bring an experienced equestrian friend or trainer to provide an objective opinion.

 

Wear appropriate attire and bring any necessary equipment for test rides.

 

Questions to Ask Sellers

Prepare a list of key questions to ask sellers about each horse:

 

  • What is the horse's age and breeding?
  • What is its training and show history?
  • Does it have any health issues or past injuries?
  • What is its current feeding and exercise routine?
  • Why is the horse being sold?
  • Can you provide veterinary records and registration papers?

 

Ask about the horse's behavior under saddle and on the ground. Inquire about any vices or quirks.

 

Request videos of the horse being ridden, handled, and groomed if you can't visit in person immediately.

 

Pre-Purchase Examinations

Always conduct a pre-purchase veterinary exam before finalizing a sale. This comprehensive check assesses the horse's overall health and soundness.

The exam typically includes:

 

  • Physical examination
  • Lameness evaluation
  • Bloodwork
  • X-rays of legs and feet
  • Dental check

 

Consider additional tests like endoscopy or ultrasound if recommended by the vet.

 

Review the results with your veterinarian to understand any potential issues or future health concerns.

 

Finalizing the Sale

Once you've decided to purchase, negotiate the final price and terms. Get all agreements in writing, including:

 

  • Purchase price
  • Payment method and schedule
  • Any contingencies (e.g., passing a pre-purchase exam)
  • Delivery or transport arrangements
     

    Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed, including:

    • Bill of sale
    • Transfer of ownership documents
    • Health certificates for interstate transport

 

Arrange secure payment methods and transportation logistics. Consider purchasing equine insurance for your new horse.