Buying Your First Horse: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for, Finding and Purchasing a Great Horse

This practical guide is a must for every Western or English rider and buyer of a first horse. Section one prepares you for the issues related to horse ownership including safety, expenses and boarding decisions. In section two you learn how to find a horse that is safe, sound, healthy, a good match for the rider, a good buy and a great ride. Includes glossary, index, questionnaires for evaluating horses and boarding facilities, and sample contracts for boarding, leasing, bill of sale and liability.

Mary Guay is a writer in Atlanta, Georgia. She has collaborated with her sister, Donna Schlinkert on several equestrian publications, including Buying Your First Horse. Mary loves to hear from her readers (wpp@juno.com) and welcomes any equestrian related questions.

Donna Schlinkert is a lifelong professional equestrian with 20 years international experience as a broker, trainer, instructor, barn owner and manager. She has been active in the equestrian community in both the United States and Australia. She has collaborated with her sister, Mary Guay on several equestrian publications, including Buying Your First Horse. She now owns and manages a successful Hunter/Jumper barn in Dallas, Georgia. Donna loves to hear from her readers (wpp@juno.com) and welcomes any equestrian related questions.