You
are looking to buy a new dressage horse.
You want a horse who is sound. A horse who
is trained to an appropriate level for your
experience and skill not to mention your
pocket book. Perhaps you are looking for
a warmblood? A specific breed such as a
Hanoverian or Oldenburg? Or an imported
horse? Most of all, you are looking for
that special something that makes your
heart sing and tells you this is the
horse for you.
Many
people find the search to buy the
right dressage horse a confusing and
frustrating process. Let us share some
of our experience with you and perhaps
we can help you navigate some of the twists
and turns along the way. This page is meant
as a general guide only. Please feel free to
contact us for consultation on your
specific needs.
ANALYZE YOUR GOALS
When our clients are ready to buy a new
dressage horse, we encourage them to
think long and hard about what they really
want in their new horse. This is a
personal search that requires real honesty
about your goals, your skill level, your
finances and your desire. If you have a
trainer, that person should be consulted.
He or she can be most helpful in this
process. Once you find a horse that has
the gaits, temperament and training to
satisfy your goals consider . . .
COMPATIBILITY
Compatibility is perhaps the most import
aspect of your search. It is the element
that makes the magical harmony between
you and your new horse. It is difficult to
discuss compatibility in a scientific and
analytic manner. Keep in mind however
that bad behaviors are extremely difficult
to change. Also keep in mind that it is
impossible to tell whether or not a horse
is or will be compatible through a video
tape. click to continue
