The (painful) diary of the hunt for the perfect pony: 'He’s never done that before'
In the first installment of Kate Flynn's hunt for the perfect pony, she finds herself faced with a 'pensioner pony' with a penchant for dropping one shoulder
Buying & selling advice
Go straight to buying and selling advice from Horse & Hound
If you are involved in equestrian sport, at some point you are likely to need to buy and/or sell a horse, horsebox, trailer or other item of equestrian equipment. Horse & Hound is here to help make your experience as smooth as possible with expert advice on how to avoid potential pitfalls.
Whether it’s avoiding the clever scammers who may target you, or how to advertise your horse to ensure a quick and hassle-free sale, Horse & Hound’s experts have been in the buying and selling business for decades. They know how to spot a real bargain from a potential money pit and can help you to buy the right one.
As well as our ultimate guide to buying a horse and advice on how much it costs to own a horse, we offer tips on what to do if your horse fails the vet and things to look out for when buying a second-hand horsebox.
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If polo ponies are ‘80-90 per cent of the game’, how do you pick the right one?
Author of The Complete Guide to Polo Lauren Dibble explains what to look for in a polo pony
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Buying a horse? Five vital conformation tips to consider first
Thinking of investing in a horse with a conformation quirk? Andrea Oakes finds out what to consider before you take the plunge
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How to buy a dressage horse: top riders’ tips
H&H asks top riders and producers what they look for when buying a new dressage horse
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6 luxurious lorries we’d like to live in
Take a look at these 6 luxurious horseboxes for sale this week — no expense spared. We’re talking surround sound, wine coolers, flat screen TVs and CCTV so that you can keep an eye on your horses while you're on the move
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How to buy a hunter: 10 top tips
Struggling to navigate the hunters for sale on the market? Take a look at our advice for finding the perfect match
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Looking to buy a horse? Read this first
Buying a horse is an exciting venture, but to avoid heartache and potential financial loss, you want to get it right. Take a look at our expert advice to give you the best chance of success
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Thief masqueraded as professional rider [H&H VIP]
A conman stole an event rider's identity and tricked a vendor into handing over their horse without being paid — and now the horse has disappeared
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Why we love Horse & Hound Buy & Sell
Find out why equestrians turn to Horse & Hound when they want to buy or sell a horse or horsebox
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What should you do if a horse fails the vet?
Whether you are buying or selling, we all dread a vet giving a horse the thumbs down. But what should you do if that happens?
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Buying a horse: choosing horses to view
Searching for the perfect horse to buy can be time consuming, but our useful tips should help you streamline the process
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Buying a horse: viewing prospective horses
Viewing a prospective horse is an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. Follow our tips to be sure you make the most of your time with him
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Buying a horse: important dos and don’ts
Different people will give you varied advice when it comes to buying a horse, so here is a list of things that you should definitely do
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Buying a horse: the vetting or pre-purchase examination
Vetting a potential horse is important and something most buyers will undertake before agreeing to purchase. Follow our tips to understand the vetting options available
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Buying a horse: final questions, payment and when you get your new horse home
You've finally found a horse that's perfect, so don't fall at the last hurdle. Here is a checklist of important things not to forget
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Understanding flexion tests on horses
H&H looks at the factors that affect the response to flexion tests
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Warning: bogus 'H&H' callers asking for payment details
If you have recently advertised with H&H and receive a call from someone asking for your payment details again, don't give them out
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Are you covered when trying a new horse?
Incurring an injury when trying a new horse is a real danger and a current court case has called into question who is responsible if a horse misbehaves when being tried
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How much is a horse worth?
Have horse prices been affected by the recession and are there bargains to be had?
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Ask H&H: having a loan horse put down
Is it legal to have a loan horse euthanased without the owner's consent?
