A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Horse

Before you buy your first horse, there's a lot you'll need to do to prepare, including taking riding lessons if necessary. We'll guide you through the basics so you're prepared when you go to buy your first horse.
Horse and rider
Should a Beginner Rider Buy a Stallion, Gelding, or Mare?
Woman and Horse
How Do You Bond With Your Horse?
Horse with white and brown patches on face looking over metal railing
How Much Do Horses Cost?
Ponies in a field
The Difference Between Horses and Ponies
Born to Run
Mistakes People Make When Buying a First Horse
Horsewoman riding an Icelandic horse in the snow, Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
Are You Too Big for Your Horse?
Woman brushing a horse.
How Do I Bond With My Horse?
Woman walking with pet horse
A Guide to Getting Your Own Horse
Girl riding horse around barrels.
Learn the Best Age For Your First Horse
Illustration of a horse in a stable
Horse Age and Lifespan Facts
Man leading a horse by a rope with another horse in a pen nearby.
Common Horse Terminology