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Getting a Personal Loan to Buy a Horse 

By On October 28, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

There’s a lot to love about the equestrian world, from vast horse farms to beautiful breeds. However, there’s also a lot to pay for—and buying a horse is the first important step. 

If you don’t have the cash on hand to pay for a horse upfront, then banks or lenders may be able to help. However, horse financing isn’t necessarily for everyone, and there are a few things you should know before taking out a personal loan to buy a horse. 
How much does a horse cost? 
Horses can range from just a few hundred dollars on the lower end of the price range to millions of dollars for rare and exclusive breeds. Much like a car or beautiful equestrian estate, horses vary widely in price. 

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6 Mistakes Made By New Horse Riders

By On September 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horses can be highly dangerous animals. Beginners often make mistakes when they are first introduced to horse riding. Both yours and the horse’s safety are important. Take extra precaution before your lesson by learning what mistakes not to make. Here are the top six mistakes made by new riders.

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The History of the Andalusian Horse

By On May 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Famous Horses

Andalusian horses can rightfully be called royal. After all, more than one generation of European monarchs have sat on their backs, including the French kings Francis I, Louis XIV and the English monarch Charles I. The breed reached its highest dawn during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. However, there were also difficult periods in the history of these horses. These include the occupation of Spain by the Moors, the invasion by Napoleon and the Civil War in the twentieth century.

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Bonding with Your Family at the Farm

By On November 21, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

horse riding is a top-notch family bonding activity that both adults and kids will love. That’s an ace way to find the common ground as well as new friends. Lots of families enjoy riding at a horse farm as everybody can find the most appealing activity to their taste.

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Everything you need to know about horse-based touris

By On October 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

Some people enjoy horseback riding in nature. Others enjoy equestrian sports such as Polo, show jumping, racing, dressage, etc. Needless to say, horse-based tourism is thriving! However, there are still some misconceptions about this kind of tourism. Namely, it should not be mistaken with horseback riding tours that last for a couple of hours. Horse-based tourism must include at least two days with an overnight stay (or more) where the equestrian activity is the main motivation.

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Seven Steps To Building Your Horse Arena

By On June 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

As an avid horse lover, you want to invest and build an outdoor horse arena for yourself and others to use. There are critical points to address from the point you search for land to the moment the final structure is completed. If you follow these, you will have a track that you and other riders will enjoy for decades. Here are a few steps to follow.

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What to Look for When Selecting Tack for Your Horse

By On February 28, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

It seems that no matter what you do when you have a horse farm; it always ends up costing you more money! And buying tack to ride your horse with is just one of those expenses. The sort of tack you use and the quality you want will depend entirely on what disciplines you wish to use your horse for and the amount of money at your disposal.
There is also the issue of whether to buy new or second hand. Quite often you can pick up a real bargain if you know where to look and good quality used gear may be better than buying new cheaper gear, so long as it’s in good condition.
Make Sure It Fits Your Horse Correctly

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Legal Precautions To Take Before Buying a Horse

By On December 17, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

Whether you are looking to buy your first horse or you are a seasoned owner and want to grow your equine family with yet another member, there are some legal aspects you need to consider. Otherwise, you may end up with a horse that doesn’t fit your lifestyle and expectations.
This can discourage new owners and can bring mayhem in a well-established team.

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The 10 Most Expensive Horse Breeds

By On June 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Equestrian sports are associated with a luxurious lifestyle and exquisite events. Generally, the value of a particular horse is “individual”, (as with horse properties and equestrian estates) it means a certain breed does not guarantee that this horse will win on the next sports event. Nevertheless, the world of horse owners, lovers and investors is full of people who are ready to pay thousands of dollars for this “attribute” of strength, power and the feeling of greatness given by an animal. Being more particular, Caitlin Allen, from the State University of New York, indicates 12 factors which determine the price on a horse. Among them, she lists level of training, temperament, location, color, vices, markings, breed registration, and who is selling it. Let’s focus on the color and breed.

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5 Benefits of Horse Riding When Being a Student

By On May 29, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horse riding doesn’t have only amazing physical benefits, but also several mental benefits that could totally change your life. Before technology kicked in and cars became the new craze, people used to travel by riding horses. Now, we can travel faster but we’re not as healthy as we used to be. Horse riding comes with a lot of health benefits, as you can see, and they don’t pollute.

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