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Book 19
Buying a horse is an exercise with many possible pitfalls, particularly for the inexperienced buyer. This book describes how to approach the task and what precautions to take. It covers: buyers and sellers rights and duties; where to get advice; vetting; suitability of a horse for the intended rider and job to be done; private and public sales and dealers; warranties and trials; vices; and conformation, faults and defects. "Buying a Horse" contains valuable information not only for the prospective horse buyer but also for all horse owners.
Selling a horse is often a difficult and tenuous exercise, especially if the horse has problems. This book sets out to advise sellers about the strengths and weaknesses of their positions: information being the essence of preparation. Thus forearmed, you can be ready for any problems that are likely to arise and, by anticipating the pitfalls, avoid those that are often also inevitable. The subjects include: the law of the land; public and private sales; vices; vendors' certificates; conditions for which a horse may be returned; warranties; preparation for sale; and the vet's opinion. "Selling a Horse" is an ideal companion to the author's "Vetting the Horse", "Soundness in the Horse" and "Buying a Horse". It is an essential addition to every horse owner's bookshelf.