Some of the best places to buy a great horse are horse auctions. But you need to use your better judgment and common sense in at least the same way you would if you were buying a new appliance or a car. So when you go, there are some things you really need to avoid.

Don't

- Don't buy a horse based on impulse or a 'feeling'. There are some horses that are given drugs in order to make them appear calm and healthy. While this is very rare, you still want to double check. Ask the dealer if you can try out the horse before you buy it. A good horse dealer won't mind.

- Buy your children a young pony. A lot of people seem to do this at horse auctions. While it's a nice idea, the truth is that no beginner should purchase an inexperienced horse, and especially if the horse will be around children. It's a better idea to purchase an older horse that is calm and relaxed.

- Purchase a horse based on color! A surprising number of people seem to do this. You may have a certain color that you would love to have, but it's important to check the overall health, demeanor, and temperament of a horse before you purchase it.

- Purchase a horse that you aren't prepared to take care of. Caring for a horse is a big expense. The horse will have to be taken care of every single day or you will be neglecting the horse. Food will still need to be bought even if you lose your job or want to purchase something new and cool.

With those tips out of the way, horse auctions are a great place to buy horses, and providing you have all you need to take care of a horse, good luck!

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