8 Tips When You're Looking for a New Horse or Riding a Horse for the First Time!
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What to look for when you’re getting a new horse - Here’s 8 Tips
Looking for a new horse or riding a horse that is unfamiliar to you can be both very exciting and extremely nerve wracking. Last week I took a trip to Holland where I saw over 20 horses in 3 days I love looking at horses and getting to ride so many different types.
Here are 8 tips to consider when looking for a new horse:
Temperament -this it the MOST IMPORTANT factor when considering a horse! Is the horse willing and happy in their work? Are they adjustable to you when you get on to ride them? Are their ears forward? The temperament should be more of a priority than size, gender, color, or age. If the horse has a good temperament, they can overcome a lot!
How is the horse normally ridden - when you go to try a horse, watch the horse go with it’s normal rider first so that when you get on you can first ride the horse in a way that is familiar to them. It can really scare a horse to have a new rider with a completely different style. I recommend that you first try to ride the horse similar to how they are used to going. You want to ride them in a similar frame, do similar movements, and ask for the canter in the same place. Then once you get the feel for the horse, carefully start asking the horse to change and adapt to your style and your aids.
Pay attention to the walk! If you are planning on competing, it is extremely important to get a horse that has a good walk. The walk is always a coefficient and it is difficult to improve a walk. You want to be sure that the walk has a clear overstep and a clear rhythm. If the horse has a lateral walk, it is nearly impossible to fix!
How symmetrical is the horse? When you get on be sure that the horse feels symmetric left and right. I like to do lots of serpentines and changes of direction to see that the horse is even left and right. You also want to compare the left and the right lead canter. While all horses are somewhat asymmetric, the more naturally symmetric the horse, the easier they will be to train and the less likely they are to have soundness issues.
Check feet and legs - always feel all the legs and tendons, pick up all 4 feet and check the frogs, check for any scars, swollen tendons, or splints. It is extremely important to check that the front feet are symmetric - you want the front feet to be the same size and shape!
Watch the horses’ expression - how are they in the cross ties? How are they when the girth is tightened? Are their ears forward or back? It is extremely important to choose a horse that is happy and willing in their work and that has a good attitude - you are going to be spending a lot of time with this horse!!
Ask a lot of questions - the more information that you can get about the horse before purchasing it the better. Ask about the horses’ history - have they competed? Has the horse had any health issues? How many owners has the horse had? How are they in their stall and in the pasture?
There is no such thing as a perfect horse - every horse has something. It might be a questionable x ray, or the age, or the size, but you can spend your whole life searching for the perfect horse! At some point, you have to decide wether or not you want the horse and hopefully it works out!!
Buying a horse is always both scary and exciting. It’s a big transition and adjustment for both horse and rider but if you find a good horse it really can be a life changing experience! Let me know if you have any tips to add to this list! - Фільми й анімація
My tip is not to ride your friends horse that is for sale when you're not looking at purchasing a new horse. Yup, I've just welcomed a new boy to the family 😃
Haha I did that but it all backfired when she got to me and was crazy🤦🏻♀️ it was a very big mistake and she almost cost me my life multiple times but us doing better now
All great tips! My two cents for the missing tips 7 & 8.....7) check out the horse's ground manners and whether or not it has stable vices, like cribbing, weaving, etc... and 8) if you are not a professional, pay a trusted pro, preferably one who knows your abilities, to accompany and advise you in your horse hunt.
What you said about biting the bullet is so true. My first horse was headed to slaughter. She was sweet, young, and athletic... but she had a "broken knee", a spectacular buck, and zero manners at all. She "failed" the vet check due to the questionable knee and a club foot... but she was going to slaughter... Decision made. Now 24 years later I'm buying my next horse while she enjoys semi retirement. I found the horse that checked most of the boxes, tugged my heartstrings, and was reasonably priced... but without the threat of impending death, it took forever to make the decision, and I almost lost out. Even after deciding I doubted my decision, but now I'm happy with it and excited for the next chapter.
Wonderful story!! You just never know!!
As an amateur rider you also want to find out how they are in the field? This goes along with temperament. Are they easy to catch, do they get along in the herd, are they the leader or middle of the pack. There are pros and cons around that. But if you board your horse, you want to find out how easy going the horse is going to be for the barn owner and staff. Plus will this horse cause problems with others in the herd. I think herd behavior is a big indicator for their temperament.
Good point Irene. Thanks for your input!
Tip #7.
Their eyes are a window into their soul. Are they alive, calm and sweet. Or are they dull, fearful and possibly drugged 😔.
All great tips ❣️
Love all these tips especially the clicking with the horse and good temperament! Good ground manners is super important to me. If they are rude on the ground, that’s a deal breaker.
I broke all the rules and made an impulse buy from a sale whilst looking for a client. It was like eyes meeting across a crowded room and it was all about his looks, breeding and movement. He was being ridden by a young professional showjumper who wouldn't let me try him in the arena so I was warned off him by my instructor. At my first hunter class I found out why when he shied off from a tiny fence and lost me first place. However, he has turned out to be very talented at jumping and dressage and to have a wonderful, kind temperament. You have to go with a gut feeling unless you are paying a lot of money - which I wasn't!
How exciting! A new addition to the herd.
More importantly, I think it's time to find a barn in the States with a "poop shoot"! We are so behind the times. :)
If you do, save a stall for me! :)
Haha!! Yes!!
Oh boy! My first horse, the horse I have now, would not pass at least half of these. Especially tip number one because he’s pretty opinionated about everything and always lets me know exactly what he likes and doesn’t like. He’s very smart though and when we are working well together (rare) he’s fabulous and a privilege to ride. I could never get rid of him because I adore him but I feel sure my next horse will be ‘easier’ in many ways; especially if I keep these tips in mind. Amelia do you believe horses find us? Like, we come across the horses we are meant to, to learn something from them in our journey?
I'm in the same boat. I adore my appy TB... but being a last minute rescue, she was dangerous to handle on the ground and under saddle to start. When in training and ridden regularly, she's phenomenal. If not, she's a bucking bronco. She's also very high maintenance and eats a ton. But she's incredibly intelligent, athletic, and sweet. I just put a payment down on a weanling...a Lippitt Morgan known for a calm, intelligent, loyal disposition and being an easy keeper. I'm looking forward to the calmness now that I'm older! Lol
Yes!! For sure!! Good for you!!
Thank you for replying Amelia! ☺️💗
I loved your question. I am sure they do find us.
Another tip is to bring another person along to watch and film a bit of the ride. And also if its possible use a vet that you know and trust for the vet check. When i was searching for my horse i only looked in the area that my vet could come ☺️
Excellent advice! Thanks!
Very good tips, really enjoyed watching this! All of the things you mention are so important. I would add two things: 1) I look for very good quality in the canter, same as you mention for the walk since trot is the easiest to develop canter and walk needs to be good from the start and 2) the hind legs need to push forward under the body not behind the body which is important for collection and power. Europe has such good quality horses, I am from Sweden myself but I would recommend visiting Denmark (Andreas Helgstrand) has a lot of good horses 😊. Take care and thanks for all the nice videos you create!
Yes. Good point. Thanks for adding this!
Thank you again for sharing the tips. I am looking for a horse and this will help me tremendously. I bought all but 2 horses for their temperament and connection with me on the ground and on their backs. The 2 horses that did not meet that criteria but were well trained and awesome to watch ended up being a mess at the barn and unpredictable. I learned my lesson and will go with my gut along with factoring in your advice plus the common sense about health issues and vices. Always a pleasure to learn from you.
Recommend watching the tack.
Thank you for some great advice! Just to add a point, after a recent purchase of a horse, check to see what the horse is like with others horses around them, especially at feed time.
This could be problematic for a competition horse tied to a float wanting to kick people and horses whilst having lunch.Also a lovely thing to say “the horse is a gift to myself”!
Thank you for all your great videos!!
I watch as often as I have time.
We moved to the US 2013, from 🇸🇪.
I brought my two swedish warmbloods with me.
The transition was tough!
Worse than I expected because we didn't understand enough about horse conditions here in S.CA!
I have a two year degree as a riding instructor in dressage and jumping, from Sweden.
I am saying this because I want to talk about the walk.
For different reasons I bought my gelding with a lot of issues.
He had had a fracture in the right fore, he was very crocked and didn't use his back properly. He could not lengthen trot or canter and he walked like a camel.
Pass walk.
He was educated to Prix St George.
He could not trot over poles because his rythm was so bad.
But he was a lovely, beautiful horse with a lot of character.
I made him my challenge.
He passed away in February this year.
I had him for 11 years.
In the end he had a nice topline, he was as straight as he could ever be, all gaits were improved and he had a beautiful 4 beat walk!
He loved jumping and trotting over poles!
I am telling this story to say, if there is someone out there that chose without following the very wise advice you are sharing in your video,
You can still improve the 🐎!
I am more an instructor and trainer than a competitor, so I was ok with my choice.
But I really appreciate your video and many many horse shoppers really need to see it!
It will save a lot of pain and trouble!
So thank you!
Important tip is also. What do you want to do with your horse. where are your goals. And is it feasible? A very hot horse is not suitable for every rider. Knowing what suits you.
Such awesome horses...can't wait to see what you (hopefully) bought!
Such good advice as always Amelia! I love hearing about your trip as if we are all there. I can't wait to see your new horse, fingers crossed. I have poop shoot envy!
Dear Amelia, what an amazing experience you had ! Thank you for sharing these tips ! A really love your videos, thanks a lot !
Great tips! THANK YOU for mentioning the importance of the walk---I feel like this is so often overlooked. It is easy to get seduced by a flashy trot, and sellers know this. The trot is the most adjustable/trainable gait, you don't need an amazing trot to start off with, just a balanced/correct 2 beat one. But you can't create a high scoring walk out of a naturally poor one...
Outstanding set of tips. Believe you are totally spot on! Made the mistake 10 years ago that I could help this horse find more peace of mind and relaxation. Well, I did somewhat. He was just the right age, athletic, and smart. Made me feel like a kid again at 62.
Wrong choice. Have learned tremendous amount from my life with him…yes. Was it worth the several bite wounds that I have sustained and potentially dangerous situations….no.
So yesterday, while trying to halter him, he flung his head while my hands were passing the halter under his neck and over his pill. He just happened to have his mouth open, slamming into cheek and side of my face. His ears were up when I started the process. Did I miss something yes ? But after 10 years, who wants to be totally on edge and watchful. every time one is around their horse. So YES. Temperament is key. Will hopefully be much smarter this time around.
I really like my horse. But my safety is more important than like.
Amelia, LOVE all your videos and your advice. You are so knowledgeable and wise. You have helped me sooo much, thank you 🤗
I have looked and tried in various ways, including riding poorly on purpose or having stirrups way too short. Bought a very forward horse but felt so safe on him. I currently have an OTTB who was virtually a buying decision after him being loose in the school for 20 seconds. He was loose schooled, then ridden and then I rode him for about 2 minutes and bought him. Loose schooled his walk is a good 16 inch over track, trot and canter are just so controlled and rhythmic. If I had money to burn he would be going to a GP dressage rider or international eventer. He is being slowly produced. I have a vetting in a couple of days on another horse to join me, he didn't set my world alight but the potential is in him to do that, very very safe and calm horse too. He is one of those that doesn't set your world alight but gives the impression he will have a go at any discipline plus side saddle or Western and then take a 12 year old beginner over their first trot poles.
I don't have a hard and fast rule as far as how I feel whilst riding, apart from a tense walk is a big no no, but on the ground they have to be impeccable.
Great video! You look so happy!
Thank you! Trying a mare today and these are all great things for me to keep in mind!
thank you so much, this was a video from your heart and experience and so appreciated. well done.
Together with a specialized vet I, as a lawyer, help international buyers who are looking to buy a horse in Germany . It is importand to have the transition of the risk negotiated if the horse stayed at the seller as well as the moment of payment etc.
It is also important to have someone else you bring along to look at the horse when trying it. Is the horse trying to work around problems it has? If so a trained person will be able to see it manifest in other areas. A specialized vet who is additionally able to track heart rate and stroke length on both reigns can monitor possible problems the horse has and is trained to work around. The statement in the description is true. No horse is perfect. It is just that you as its potential new partner have got to be aware of its problems when considering buying it.
When I try a horse, I try not to lay the emphasis on how the horse feels. It normally takes at least 3 months untill I feel comfortable with the horse. Then another couple of months go by to adapt crucial things like refining the saddle and positioning on the horse overall. So maybe it is best to consider general parameters like age, size, potential in the future and trust to the seller over the initial feeling on the horse. It could just be that the horse is well trained and, by accident, the saddle fits you well.
Thanks for sharing!!
I love your horses, especially Kensington. He is so handsome, and his movement is so free! He is spectacular! Good rides with him! ✅
Love this video. Please show us what horse you buy !
Great video. Thank you.
I watched this video before getting my guy. I decided to review it after having my furball for about 6 weeks. Totally called everything right so far! He's a rescue, but a really solid personality to get back into riding after 15 years. He can leg yield, and turn on the forehand from the ground. He's rebuilding topline and hunches are next lol. Going to be a great starter horse for my son!
Thank you Amelia! 💗
So glad this helped you AManda!!!
Thank you, Amelia. It is interesting to know if you have some tips about some anatomical features we have to point out when looking for a horse ? About shoulders, back and so on
Great video. Must be so good to visit so many yards and horses too. My top tip if buying a horse over 6 and usually from a private buyer, is not to bother even asking why it's been sold. You won't know the truth until it's too late in many cases.
Great advice all the way around!!!
Great tips!
Good morning. I wanted to thank you for the videos, which are a great help to me. I study them regularly . I would like to ask if possible for a video on how to make transitions from gallop to angled trot (posting trot ).My horse escapes from contact during this transistion and when I do a half-parade, it slows down.This is my problem. :) I am from Poland and I greet you, Amelia.
Tip one is so important! My (not horsey mom) 😂 always wants to go off of color and looks but the only thing that matters to me is how we get along and their temperament. 2:46
Our farrier always says "If it's a kind horse on the ground and it can stand for the farrier then by all means". Have had to turn away a lot of horses due to farrier/transportation issues sadly, but with the two we have now it was worth it. Still looking for a third to complete the herd.
Edit: Also, don't expect the horse to be exactly the same at your barn. It can take a long time until they've settled into their new life with you.
I know my own skills and ability. I can't ride a push ride - I have some health issues which make that too physically exhausting for me to do.
I'm also not good at improving a hind end. I need to start with a horse who is active behind and steps under itself well, and working to enhance what is already good.
On the other hand, if a horse is tense I'm going to be able to get the back swinging more, and mellow the horse out.
Great that you know what you can and cannot work with!
Hi Amelia! Thanks for all these tips! Great timing for me as I am planning on traveling to Holland as well soon to hopefully purchase a nice young mare. Could you pleeeeease share some info of the barns or breeders you visited? It has been particularly hard for me to find breeders there
Amelia, thanks so much for your clear and logical advice, loads of information too!
Was it this video or some other, that the "poop shoot" was promoted? At first, I expected to see poops flying out of a special stable rifle...I 😳🥴
I think the word is "chute"!
I'm so spoiled after having ridden my stallion for a few years that I'm reluctant to ride any other horse. The best thing about him is his temperament. He was six years old and had never even been haltered when I got him but even starting him was extremely easy in spite of my old age. At least that age comes with a ton of experience. Unfortunately I can't show him because he injured a knee and although he moves nicely without lameness it doesn't look good. Don't tell him he's not perfect. He will strongly disagree and probably be angry with you for a day or two. Don't bother trying to offer him a treat when he's angry with you. He will snatch it up and throw it forcefully to the ground.
Great tips. If you buy one please go through how you decided.
Great tips! I love the clips. They all look perfect. But I know what you mean you can get on and it all feels wrong it is the wrong horse. Experienced this looking for my first horse and so am glad I listened to my gut. I got a partner because of that, even though he had the least training he was the best. I was fair to him my first ride, I didn’t over face him and I wanted to remove what was making him so confused which was the arena. He had never been ridden in circles. So I rode him in the barn yard up and down the driveway and he relaxed and made friends with me because he felt more confident following a clearly made path. I don’t really know his training but it was clear if he could figure out on his own where to go and that gave him confidence I had a place to start with him. It was perfect because I was only going to trail ride him at first anyway.
Oh that sounds like a perfect way to find your heart horse!
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Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day! 🐴
Be sure to check sacrioiliac and long back vs short back a horse with a longer back will most likely have back issues….
Great suggestion Kelly!
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Great advice thanks! Also there are alot of people selling horses where they want you to buy sight unseen. This one farm has beautiful OTTB’s, however, she doesn’t allow you to come and try the horse or see the horse on-site which I would never buy a horse that I can’t get on. Especially with OTTB’s they could have some lingering injuries that you can see, a lot of the track are ridden hollow, and temperament…thanks again Amelia I love your videos and great advice as I am starting to look for my next horse partner.
Thanks so much Kelly! And thanks for watching and subscribing!
Also, if you want help getting your position in the strongest shape to execute your dressage aids, come to my FREE webinar on Rider Position and Biomechanics on June 5th.
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Begijnhoeve in belgium has that set up.
I've been struck by the fairly reasonable prices of horses in the Netherlands, especially given US prices lately. Could you give us a ballpark figure or a price range as to what vetting and importing a horse can cost?
Great tips!
I have a question, sorry if it has already been answered. You said you woudn't buy a stallion, why it that?
Are these tips mainly focused on dressage horses or do you think your tips apply to buying a show jumper too?
Hey Amelia! So I’ve been showing my horse and he takes off on me every time I show! It is really hard. I’m in training level and am a junior rider. I feel like I’m teaching him more than he is teaching me now. It doesn’t seam like he likes dressage even at home, and I don’t want to selfish and just keep having him do what he hates. I’m currently looking for a horse in California and was wondering if you know any good places to buy from! Warmbloods are my favorite, but I’m open to other breeds. The horse needs to have been showed many time before and well trained
What do you recommend when looking for a new horse??
Full back x-rays. It may not be 100% perfect but we are hearing about way too much kissing spine these days.
Also support local breeders and trainers. You can find a good horse without going to Europe
I watch the ears. I love a sensitive horse, but I want it always attentive toward humans. Sensitive and ignoring humans is very hard to get to focus on you, but sensitive and attentive is going to want partnership. (Obviously not fearful attentiveness, but so far I have only dealt with kindly raised horses so that has not been a concern.)
Hi Amelia, could you tell me the names of the barns in Holland, where you purchased your horses? I live there and I am looking for my own horse 😊 thanks! I love your videos, they are the best!
Hi!! I use and agent when I go there. Norbert. He’s great!
Do you know any tricks and tips to avoid spooky horses?
One thing I would like to add is always get a comprehensive drug screen, especially if you are buying for a young, novice rider. Trust no one.
My trainer surprised me with a lesson on a horse for sale. I fell in love, right from the moment I saw him. Then I noticed he limped, string halt. Broke my heart, I had to pass. He was only 7. I am still looking, but my heart is still broken over him. I cried when I saw him limp in the walk, I wanted him so badly. He is such a sweet boy and 17 hands dark bay. Will I ever find one? I hope so...
Eye See,
A real disappointment for you...what is a "string halt" limp?
Is it a Final Diagnosis which means no possible improvement? Let us know how things work out for you :))
@@aileen694 I passed on the vet check. I googled it and I really didn't like what I learned, let alone SAW. And when a horse walks with a limp, it throws off his entire spine. Only treatment is stem-cells...fortune $$$$
It is a really good guide, though I would also like to add a plus aspect.
If one is thinking about buying a horse, never trust the horse owner’s vet. Because he or she might be a very well known vet in your area, but there may be some problems with those results as well.
Thanks Tündi! That's a great suggestion.
Welcome in the Netherlands. When I can help you drivung around Let me know
Wish I had seen this before I bought my horse. I love him but he’s tough.
Great tips! However what I don’t agree with is age being not important. You can’t put a beginner rider on a 4 year old horse, even if it’s super kind. Neither horse nor rider will learn anything from each other. Likewise, someone who wants to ride competitions for a few years won’t want to buy a horse that’s 15+. You should always look for a certain range and not an exact number but age does matter.
There are so many mitigating factors. There are properly maintained 15 yr olds that can compete into their 20s without issue. It is really a case-by-case decision.
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage that's absolutely true of course. Still, personally I would compete a 15 year old much more scarcely than a 9 year old. I think in jumping (where I'm coming from) that might also be a bigger point than in dressage.
Question: putting aside all the great tips you gave, wondering why you felt it necessary to go overseas to purchase a horse? The USA is a big place, and there are many many breeders of fine horses here. Why not buy American?
There are always a ton of factors in buying a horse, and not all of mine have been purchased from Europe. This time it was just a match.
I have been andalusian shopping, for babies under 2. Mostly yearlings since I don't want them handled incorrectly which will cause me lots of retraining time/$. So even while shopping for babies, I am running into bad feet (high/low heels), bad mouth (parrot mouth !), previous serious injury at a very young age with massive scar tissue in the neck, stifle and off hip - was lame in the previously injured stifle, 2 year old with obvious lameness in stifle on the lounge. It has been maddening seeing potentially nice colts ruined so early in life. Also, the people who mostly breed Andalusians on the west coast at least, are breeding for mexican parade (charro), dancing horse stuff that is counter to dressage. They "think" they do dressage but the way they breed the horses is short, steppy fronts, no freedom in the shoulder and no follow through or reach with the hind leg. Most are built downhill as well. It has been a depressing search as I know what I want but can't seem to locate any good horses in the US. If we weren't dealing with the Delta Varient, I would have traveled to Spain this month with my daughter who is stationed in Germany but shipping Spanish horses is a bit tricky and possibly quite expensive as well. So on Friday I am flying down to Ontario CA (8 hour drive otherwise) to see a yearling who actually has a dressage bred pedigree. The video was not good but my trainer and I could see enough potential to green light the ranch visit. I don't have high hopes but maybe I will be surprised.
I may have located my unicorn...vet check hopefully this week...fingers crossed.
Falcao Farm, good luck with your Ontario Andalusian-hunt! I just saw your post re The Unicorn. Let us know how it all turns out! Cheers from Toronto. :))
@@aileen694 Vetting him thursday. he's 14 months old and vet doesn't think we need to do xrays but a vet friend of mine says I should do feet/hocks. Vet who is doing the job is the head vet for the Tevis (100 mile endurance race) so I'm pretty sure he knows what to look for :-) If all goes well, I hope to get him up here by next week.
Buying a horse is like entering into a marriage contract. Unless you are a horse flipper, you are declaring that you intend to have a meaningful relationship with this animal.
It would be nice if we could completely keep our emotions out of this decision, but that’s not realistic. Instead, you have to do your best to avoid making a completely emotional purchase. Having a friend along with a hard head and some horse knowledge can help a lot.
Having said that, my horse of a lifetime was a totally impulsive, emotional buy for me, and I wouldn’t change a thing, looking back. However, our first couple of years together were rough. I often drove home from the barn in tears, wondering “why am I doing this to myself?”
The horse had a good character, but he was green, and I was not skilled enough to ride him well at first. In the end, his good character made all the difference, and I learned how to ride him, but it’s not for the faint of heart to do it this way.
Horses are definitely not for the faint of hard. Good for you for sticking with your horse!
Please look into the came shot not in the viewfinder 😜 it takes practice!
Do you ever have your brother look for a horse fir you?
I have a problem horse
Oh no! Check out my new challenge. It might help: www.amelianewcombdressage.com/30-days-to-round/
I would also add: don’t buy a saddle for this particular horse until you make sure that this is the horse for you
Those who wants a new horse, please know that these are big and powerful animals that can end your life in a split second. They are not naturally made to be ridden. They are dangerous to you both if your are in the saddle and on ground. They have free souls and we should respect them. Please don’t get a horse for your safety and for the freedom of the beast
Are you Joseph’s sister?
I won't buy a horse unless I like their personality.
Great,,, I think rider's don't give Time, age, they can become 27. In www top sports,,, so don't use pressure, violating