If you have plans of purchasing a new equine friend in the future, then knowing where to buy a horse can make your search easier. Ready to start looking? Then check out these six places to find horses for sale.
1. Online Horse Classifieds
One of the fastest ways to find many horses for sale in your area is to visit the online horse classifieds pages. Dedicated entirely to selling horses, online horse classifieds often have plenty of horses to choose from.
2. Facebook Groups
In addition to checking out online horse classified groups, don’t forget to also visit Facebook groups. There are countless groups dedicated to advertising horses for sale, and many of them have a geographic focus to help narrow your search.
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3. Breed or Discipline Publications
Breed and discipline publications often include classified sections in their last pages. You could potentially find many horses for sale advertised. Be sure to also pay attention to the ads within the magazine’s pages – breeders and farms may advertise horses that they have for sale.
4. Sale Barns
Sale barns often have a variety of horses available for sale. If you have a local sale barn, call them up and describe what you’re looking for in a horse. Even if they don’t have the right horse for you now, sale barns frequently get new horses in and may be able to connect you with a great horse. Sale barns can be a great option when trying to decide where to buy a horse.
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5. Tack Store Bulletin Boards
Don’t forget to check the bulletin boards at your local tack and feed stores. This old-fashioned advertising method is still a popular and effective one. A quick stop in to the store on a weekly basis can allow you to monitor the bulletin boards while you stock up on the supplies that you need.
6. Horse Shows
If you’re looking for a show mount, then head to your local horse shows. You’d be surprised at how many show horses are actually for sale. Even if you don’t find a horse for sale at the show, by talking to trainers you can spread the word of what you’re looking for and may come out with some valuable connections.
Looking for a new horse can take some time, but it’s important that your new horse is a great match for you. Take your time and remember that there are tons of horses for sale out there for you to choose from.
Are there any places where you can buy a horse that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!
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Gail
You forgot one of the most important places, Rescue Barns.
Annette Odvody
I live in Grafton , Ne and I love horses. When I was younger I used to have my own horse and be in horse shows. Horses are my favorite animal. I am looking to buy a horse for under $ 1,000. I miss caring n riding them. Can anyone help me?
Annette Odvody
I am now 46 yrs old. I love horses. They are my favorite animal. When I was younger me n my 3 sisters used to be in horse shows and we each had our own horse. I miss caring for n riding them. I am also willing to take a fresher course but I catch on pretty fast. We are in midst of remodeling and its snowing here in Nebraska so I am looking at 60 to 90 days to fully prepare for my horse. I have bout 1 1/2 acres of grass to get fenced off and fully prepare the shed. I am looking for a inexpensive horse or possibly a rescue or adopted horse. I would be appreciative if you could help meet my goal of getting a horse to care for again. Thank you , Annette odvody. Feel free to call me at 402 703 0885 or text.