What to Look For When Buying a Horse

Buying your first horse is a big decision that you definitely want to get right. The tips I cover here will help you make sure you get a first horse that's right for you.

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[krazedvintagemodel]

This was so helpful and funny. The whole video of Tucker demonstrating the drugged horse mannerisms, he deserves an acting award!🐎

[catchinghorses]

I love that you went into specifics. Sometimes people are so vague that they don’t teach anything new.

[shoang]

One thing I try to do is have the seller leave the horse turned out when I arrive to see them! Then I can watch how the seller catches him, tacks him up, etc etc, from beginning to end.

[wakingohiomama]

I had a beautiful pal-loosa mare that was advertised as a pleasure horse. I took her around western and english the day we went to check her out. It was EXTREMELY muddy and a little unsafe so a did little jog on the straights. She was so kind and responsive to me right away my heart melted. Dad got her for me and about a week later I took her out on the front round we had and she was a FOX TROTTER!! 600 bucks for her and she was just so amazing I miss her so so much.

[keithshelby]

I'm new to horses and you are one of 3 I follow regularly.
Finding out your a regular person with 600- 1500 dollar horses like myself makes you that much more real

[mathildetherasse]

Tucker is always so relaxed and chill 😊

[rhfarmstables]

FIRST rule is don't buy if the horse is already caught - ask to see the horse in the field and catch them. Check for sweat marks!

[HanaTheRussell]

OMG that big stretch at the end. I didn't know that horses did that stretch too! Like a dog or a cat,

[maremamaest.]

I bought a $1400 trail horse planning to train her as a barrel racer. I didn't get a PPE because i was dumb and didn't think i needed it (I'm also a cheap skate!). I found out later she has a significant heart murmur and should not run barrels! I was so mad but i love my little mare! No judgement intended for you not getting PPEs! I value your opinion on everything!

[gaildavis]

Ok, you've sold me. I'll take him!!😂

[east_equestrian]

Great and very helpful video!

I have a good idea (and you definitely do not need to do it), but could you do a video on how often you should ride/ exercise your horse depending on discipline, age, etc?

I think that would be helpful for quite a few people.

Again, I understand if you cant/ don't want to.

Thanks for reading.

[MealoCrochet]

the end where Tucker stretched was soooo funny!!!!😂😂

[maygraves]

This video is wonderful! I am not in any position to buy a horse atm, but I want to learn as much as I can as a beginner equestrian.
There are *many* points brought up in this that are very important to keep in mind. Both while buying a horse, and just in general while working with horses & other equestrians.

Thank you & Tucker for sharing your advice and experiences with us! <3

[Angelina-mooo]

That side eye from Tucker is serious!😂

[kdjorgensen]

Thanks for the good advice! I'm going to apply this when I get my team of draft horses.

[emmacowling]

We are currently looking for a first, I’m trying out a horse tomorrow morning so this was extremely helpful

[ainsley.s]

This is a very helpful video! I’ve been riding for a long time and I have been looking for a good horse that will be perfect for me and my skills. Thank you!

[Jeffreymart]

Tucker sure makes you a star, you are a good presenter also.

[dianemanson]

Such good information & well explained. Tucker is so funny. Pretty boy.

[Ruby_Equestrian]

Thank you for this video ❤
It gives me alot more confidence