“Are You Thinking Of Buying A Horse”. This is an introductory guide for anyone interested in owning a horse. Whether you are a first time horse owner or if you have owned horses in the past and are looking for a new friend, this book will share with you common sense ideas and new viewpoints about horse ownership and care.

“Are You Thinking Of Buying A Horse” looks at the different aspects of owning horses including why you think you want a horse. It reviews some of the alternatives to actual horse ownership. It will explain where to look for a horse, what to look for and avoid when looking at horses to buy.

This book gives a brief description of some of the more popular breeds of horses, the colors and the markings of horses.

Also great information contained within is what to look for in a riding instructor and a horse trainer. A list of questions and observations are given for boarding your horse at a public boarding stable, many of these same questions can be applied to your own barn and property.

“Are You Thinking Of Buying A Horse” gives a description of what is required to keep your horse healthy, from shots and worming requirements to a brief description of diseases and when to call the veterinarian.

“Are You Thinking Of Buying A Horse” includes what a horse should eat and how to feed him, trailer issues and horse shoers. It also covers what if you bought the wrong horse and the passing of your horse.

It is a common sense approach to horse ownership and their care.

It covers why you want to own a horse, alternatives to horse ownership, what to look for and avoid in buying a horse, what to look for in finding a boarding stable or building your own barn, veterinarian care, farriers, what a horse eats, how to feed him, safety concerns, common sense ideas, trailering, what to look for in a riding instructor and horse trainer, what you should do if you bought the wrong horse and looks at grief in the event your horse passes away.

This book is dedicated to two very special friends, Stormy Lady (1970 – 1996) and to Latarks Cok whose friendship, patience and love will always be remembered.

I would like to thank everyone who made this book possible; Stormy Lady, Cok, Cheryl Donaldson, Nicole Mitchell, James Donaldson, Virginia Donaldson, Kate Donaldson, Sarah Poynter and to everyone who encouraged me – Thank You!

I would like to say a special thank you to Dawn Lee of Red Dog Ranch for her great care of my special elderly gentleman, “Cok”.

I would also like to give a very heartfelt thanks to a close friend, a true healer and physical therapist – Anita Wolfe.