A Straight-Talking Guide to Smarter Buying

Buying a horse is exciting—but it can also be a minefield. The wrong choice can cost you time, money, and heartache. Whether you’re looking for a safe pleasure mount, a competition partner, or a breeding prospect, this book gives you practical, no-nonsense advice, and the checklists you need to make the right decision.

Inside, you’ll discover:
• Essential preparation tools to avoid impulse purchases and choose the horse that best meets your goals, whether as a competitor, leisure rider, a young horse buyer, or a breeder.
• Step-by-step guidance and checklists for evaluating horses—from uncovering red flags, to assessing conformation and temperament like a pro.
• Expert strategies for navigating buying with confidence, including must-ask questions, legal tips, and negotiation methods.
• Buying at auction, and other methods of purchase, with real-life success stories.
• Post-purchase advice to seamlessly integrate your new horse into your care.

You don’t need decades of experience to buy the right horse. This guide gives you the tools to make informed, confident decisions—while avoiding costly mistakes. Buy The Right Horse is the ultimate companion for finding your dream horse—with zero regrets!
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Rannock was an Australian Stock Horse born in 1967. His name has been under the radar for a long time. Yet this blind-eyed stallion's influence has been incredible, considering the lack of opportunity.

It is also the story of the families involved; families who knew the lines well and wanted to keep them into perpetuity. Perhaps not surprisingly then, the line is gaining new attention, due to its long-standing record of producing smart, good looking, trainable and reliable, traditional stock horses which are a true heritage outcross to most Australian stock Horse lines today.

In October 2023, Rannock was inducted into the ASH Society's Hall of Fame for his contribution to the breed as a foundation sire. Time has now come full circle to tell his story.

The Thinking Horse Breeder will:
* Define what makes a successful breeder and how you too can be successful
* Provide you with a wealth of information on breeding methods, care and training
* Accelerate your goals to breed better horses and improve results
* Guide you to the next level in breeding horses
* Explore and challenge your beliefs on responsible breeding
* Give you the art, science and tools for success.

Jeanette Gower writes with a no-holds-barred, practical approach, reflecting on her own experiences. The author draws from her teaching skills to simplify often complex information. She challenges the reader to think seriously about goals, methods and responsibilities of horse breeding to make the best decisions possible and succeed in the industry.