Buying horses Articles

 
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How to buy a horse at the sales »

10 February, 2011

Spotting a potential top-class horse or pony can be tricky

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How much is a horse worth? »

27 December, 2010

Have horse prices been affected by the recession and are there bargains to be had?

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How to buy an ex-racehorse »

26 November, 2010

The ILPH has changed its name to World Horse Welfare

Top 10 tips when buying a horse »

15 November, 2010

Following warnings about the increasing threat of equine diseases to horses in the UK, World Horse Welfare has made a list of top ten tips for buying a horse

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Finding the perfect all-rounder »

24 June, 2010

H&H's top tips for snaffling an elusive family all-rounder

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How much does a horse cost a month? »

7 May, 2010

Work out if you can afford to keep a horse with our guide to the regular costs involved

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Ask H&H: my horse is a rig »

17 April, 2010

Legal advice on what you can do if you have unknowingly bought a horse that is a rig

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Ask H&H: injured by new horse »

7 January, 2010

What legal action can be taken if a new horse is not as it was described upon purchase?

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Ask H&H: grade A show jumpers »

4 December, 2009

How do BSJA points and grades work when a horse has been imported?

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Ask H&H: insurance when trying a horse »

10 July, 2009

Do you need insurance when trying out a horse you are looking to buy?

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Ask H&H: horse misrepresented in advert »

13 June, 2009

What counts as misrepresentation in an advert for a horse for sale?

Ask H&H: buying a horse via an agent »

22 May, 2009

When buying a horse through an agent, who is liable if things go wrong?

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Ask H&H: buying a horse that windsucks »

14 May, 2009

What legal action can be taken if the horse you have bought turns out to have a stable vice?

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Ask H&H: buying a horse with kissing spines »

13 April, 2009

What is the legal position for a horse dealer if a horse is found to have kissing spines after being sold?

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Ask H&H: horse insurer refusing to pay out »

27 March, 2009

What action can be taken if your insurer won't pay out?

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Ask H&H: horse misrepresented by seller »

19 March, 2009

What to do if the horse you buy isn't as described

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Ask H&H: buying a horse and horse dealers »

11 December, 2008

How to protect yourself from "dodgy horse dealers" when buying a horse

Ask H&H: unrideable horse bought from a dealer »

26 September, 2008

Horse & Hound explains what action can be taken to get a refund if the horse you buy turns out to be unrideable

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Ask H&H: verbal agreements when buying a new horse »

29 July, 2008

Horse & Hound explores the strength of a verbal contract when buying a horse

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Ask H&H: legal action against a horse dealer »

23 July, 2008

Horse & Hound explains what legal action can be taken after buying a horse without a vetting

Ask H&H: legal protection for horse dealers »

22 July, 2008

Horse & Hound explains what steps horse dealers can take to protect themselves against legal actions

Top tips on buying a horse in Ireland »

18 April, 2008

Expert advice on buying horses from the Emerald Isle

Expert advice on buying a horse or pony »

11 October, 2007

Trading Standards advise what precautions to take to protect yourself when buying a horse or pony

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Ask H&H: taking a seller to court after buying a horse »

12 June, 2007

Horse & Hound gets expert advice on taking a horse’s sellers to court and the protection provided by written warranties

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Ask H&H: when does horse ownership transfer from seller to buyer? »

18 December, 2006

The death of a horse highlights why it is important to make a clear agreement about when ownership is transferred

Ask H&H: buying a horse from a dealer »

31 August, 2006

Where do you stand legally after buying a horse from a dealer that isn't as described?

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Buying the ideal... native pony »

14 April, 2004

Horse & Hound's top 10 tips on finding the ideal native pony for your needs

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Buying the ideal... broodmare »

5 April, 2004

Horse & Hound's expert advice to ensure that you buy the right broodmare first time

Buying the ideal... hunter »

20 February, 2004

Advice for buyers on finding the perfect horse for hunting

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Buying the ideal... sport horse »

6 February, 2004

Expert advice on how to find your ideal competition horse from Horse magazine

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Buying the ideal... all-rounder »

5 February, 2004

Expert advice on how to find the ideal all-round horse for your needs

Buying the ideal... schoolmaster »

4 February, 2004

Expert advice on how to find the ideal schoolmaster

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Buying the ideal... youngster »

3 February, 2004

Horse magazine explains how to find the ideal young horse

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Buying a top dressage horse »

2 February, 2004

Where do the top dressage riders go to buy their international prospects?

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Buying a top eventer »

1 February, 2004

What does former top event rider Karen Dixon look for in an ideal event horse?

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Buying a top show jumper »

29 January, 2004

What does Olympic show jumper Tim Stockdale look for when buying a horse?

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Buying a horse: Viewing tips »

17 June, 2003

Finding your ideal equine partner can be fraught with problems, so Horse & Hound suggests the following key points to keep in mind when viewing a potential purchase

Buying a horse: Dos and don'ts »

10 February, 2003

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on making the right choice when buying a new horse

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Q&A: Refund on a crib biter? »

29 April, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on what to do if the horse you just bought turns out to be a crib biter

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Q&A: Buying a rig »

26 November, 2001

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on what to do if the horse you bought turns out to be a rig

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Buying a horse: your rights »

18 June, 2001

Legal advice from HORSE magazine on your rights when buying a horse

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Buying a horse at auction »

28 September, 2000

Expert advice on getting the best deal when buying a horse at auction

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