Buying Advice

Almost as exciting as buying a new horse is… buying a horsebox. But it’s an expensive purchase and you should do your research. Time spent browsing horsey websites isn’t a chore after all… What should you choose? Well if it’s a horsebox you want, rather than a horse trailer, for the average horse owner it basically boils down to a choice between a 3.5 and a 7.5 ton.

Buying a horse is not something to be taken lightly. The choices you make in purchasing a horse, and the subsequent decisions taken regarding its care and management, can pave the way for the success of your equine partnership. Buying a horse is a big commitment and it’s important to take the necessary precautions, and to be as informed as possible when making these decisions.

Buying a new horse can be one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking experiences for any horse-lover. It’s a huge commitment and it’s incredibly important to get it right, so you’ll want to make sure you’ve covered all bases. Whether it's your first horse or your fifteenth, there’s nothing worse than parting with a large sum of money, only to discover that the horse you’ve bought isn’t what you thought it was. So we’ve put together this extensive ...

So here it is ... the big one. That scary, wonderful, exciting, and daunting thing. The one us riders pretty much always think about, even when we don’t need to. Buying a new horse. God, it’s amazing isn’t it... horse shopping? Is there anything else more exciting?! Trawling through adverts looking at pretty pony after pretty pony. I guess this is what muggles feel like when they walk through Selfridges, or perhaps when they’re on Tinder. Theoretical horse shopping ...

Owning your first horse is a very exciting prospect. It is ultimately what every rider aspires to. Visualize those lazy summer hacks down country lanes; competing at your local show; that first place rosette!!! In reality, finding and maintaining your perfect horse may not be as easy or as cost effective as you first think. Before buying or loaning your first horse you need to consider the following issues:   Time Dedication Owning or loan...

We’ve had more people than ever buying and selling 3.5 tonne horseboxes on Horsemart.co.uk. We’ve taken a look at some of the best on the market, and answered some of the most popular questions. It’s unsurprising that these small, convenient lorries have rocketed in popularity in recent years. Not only can you drive a 3.5 tonne lorry on a standard car licence, but they also add a bit of luxury to days at shows, with their living space and features. More importantly,...

Horse sharing can be beneficial and rewarding for both the original owner and shared carer. Not only can it give an inexperienced horse the lover the chance to take responsibility, but it can help an owner give their horse the care they cannot provide themselves. This article takes a look at what sharing a horse means and what it can offer on both sides of an agreement. Limiting Factors to Think About The demand for horse sharing is ever increasing due to the expensive costs of ow...

Owning a horse can be more complicated than you might think, and the loaning of a horse is just one issue that has legal barriers to be overcome before it can occur.    The sample loan agreement below is a guide to the type of agreement that may be made between the horse owner and the person wanting to take the horse on loan. When amended, completed and signed by both parties it will form a legally binding agreement that both parties will have to stick to. However, if you h...

If you are on a tight budget - maybe you are looking to purchase your first horse, or you are simply looking to keep your spending to a minimum - then fear not. There are a number of horses available on Horsemart that are under £1000, meaning finding the right horse for you isn’t as much of a challenge as you would have initially thought.    Have a browse of our Horses for Sale section and filter by price. This way, you can only browse the horses you can afford, mea...

Searching on the Horsemart website for cheap horses for sale? One great way of saving money and taking on an exceptional horse is to consider ex-racehorses for sale.  After several years of competition, an ex racehorse deserves a good home to enjoy a richly deserved retirement – and it’s often cheaper than you might think to take ownership of an ex-racehorse; in fact many of these horses for sale for under £1000 are available on our website.   You can lear...

Keeping a horse or pony is a very expensive venture, irrespective of whether you buy or loan. The initial cost of purchase will vary greatly, but the cost of keeping the horse or pony will require a continual financial commitment. The commitment is not only financial but time consuming. Horses and ponies require a lot of care and attention on a daily basis, on those dark, cold winter mornings and even Christmas day. Deciding to care for any horse or pony is a huge responsibility and should not b...