Title: List general considerations in selecting a horse.
Course: Equine Science (18104-18) > Section: Selecting and Marketing the Horse

List should include

- horse’s function
  - show
  - pleasure
  - work
- horse’s training
- horse’s pedigree
- horse’s performance records
- horse’s breed, sex, size, and color
- veterinary records and exam
- conformation
- horse’s price
- rider’s experience with horses
- rider’s size/suitability
- rider’s age
- facilities required.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why does a horse’s function make a difference when selecting a horse?
- How can registration papers and performance records assist in selecting a horse?
- Why is it important to have a veterinarian check a horse before purchasing it?
- Why is the sex of the horse important in selecting one to purchase?