Horse related books (caring for.. etc..)?

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Hi All;

I know there a TON of books out there about horses and barns and  Cherry Hill has a Myriad of them (I own many of them)... I think I've even seen Horses for Dummies if I'm correct?

I am doing a little project and I am wondering what books are out there that people have seen that pertain to buying a horse?  Like a book of how to shop for horses, beginner guides to purchasing a horse, buying your first horse, owning a horse?  First timer's do's and don't of horse buying?  Things along that nature.

I'm scouring the internet, but I would like to know if any avid horse book readers out there have seen, read, or own any books about actually purchasing a horse?  Titles, please?

Thanks!

Paula · Accepted Answer

Horse for Sale - How to Buy a Horse or Sell the One You Have by Cherry Hill
http://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_books/Horse_For_Sale.htm
The entire Table of Contents is listed there but here is some of it
Chapter 1 - Getting Ready to Buy a Horse 

The Benefits and Responsibilities of Horse Ownership
Sample Budget
Choosing a Horse
Choosing a Mentor
Chapter 2 - Factors in Selection 

Estimated Price Ranges
Selecting a Horse for an Event
Price
Temperament
Soundness
Blemishes
Movement and Way of Going
Conformation
Breed or type
Manners
Sex
Health
Age
Predicting Adult Weight and Height
Quality
Size
Pedigree
Color and Markings
Chapter 3 - Methods of Buying  

Private Treaty
Breeding Farm or Production Sale
Auctions
Terms and Conditions
Using an Agent
Finder s Fee
Where to Look
Buying Protocol
Buying Procedure
Chapter 4 - Buyer Exam  

Evaluating Conformation and Movement
Making a Visual Assessment
Conformation Components
Proportions and Curvature of Topline
Head
Quality
Correctness of angles and Structures
Forelimbs
Hindlimbs
Evaluating Potential of Young Horses
Attitude, Temperament, and Mental Powers
Conformation and Athletic Ability
Evaluating Movement
Movement Evaluation Process
The Natural Gaits
The Phases of a Stride
Terms Associated with Movement
Factors that Affect Movement
Lameness at the Trot
Pain
Imbalance
Shoeing
Footing
Traction
Condition
Level of Fitness
Age
Stage of Development
Training
Tack
Recognizing Defects
What is Ideal Movement?
Gait Defects
Defects in Travel
Forging
Interfering
Paddling
Chapter 5 - Evaluating Temperament, Behavior, and Training  

Signs of Vices and Bad Habits
Wood Chewing
Cribbing
Stall Kicking
Pawing
Pacing
Weaving
Tail Rubbing
Dental Problems
Digestive Problems
Relationship with other horses
Attitude toward people
Vices, Description, Causes, Treatment
Bad Habits, Description, Causes, Treatment
Evaluating Ground Training
Evaluating a Horse s Riding Training
On the Bit?
The Test Ride
Summary of Buyer Exam
Horse Information Checklist
Chapter 6 - The Pre-Purchase Contract and Veterinary Exam   

The Pre-Purchase Contract
Notes about Items Covered in Contract
The Veterinary Exam
Pass or Fail?
Excepted Conditions
Be on the Lookout for These Conditions
Blemishes
Unsoundness
Tests and Examinations
General Clinical Exam
Examination of the Limbs
Palpation
Hoof Exam
Hoof Tester
Flexion Tests
Ultrasound
X-Rays
Nerve Blocks
Neurological Exam
Laboratory Tests
Coggins
Blood Chemistry Panel
CBC
Chemical Test
HYPP
Endoscopic Exam
Electrocardiography
Reproductive Exam
Rectal Palpation
Approximate Charges
Guaranteed?
Trial Period
Chapter 7 - Paperwork and Legalities for the Buyer

Insurance
Types of Insurance
What Type Do you Need?
Warranties
Registration Papers
Brand Inspection

palomino · Answer

A lot of that info is in your standard text books but I've never run across a book on just "How to Buy  a Horse". If there was one I think it SHOULD say 1 Take someone who knows what they're talking about and has no monetary interest in the sale   2   Visit the horse more than once  3 Get a vet check  4  Get  a trial period  4  and my golden rule....ALWAYS have the seller have  the horse ridden in front of you before you ever get on.

? · Answer

Veterinary notes for horse owners by Captain Horace M Hayes is a good book, it talks mostly about diseases and disorders that can affect horses, it also discusses the soundness and conformational issues of horses. I find it to be very helpful, it tells you the symptoms, causes and treatment for diseases, and it sites some laws about soundness when buying a horse as well. It's old, but it's worth a read, there are also photographs and illustrations in there. He has also written some other books, but that is the only one I own, there is a lot of information in there.

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