Our mission is to teach fellow Horse lovers to understand horses and choose the right one when they decide to make the commitment to be a horse owner. One of the most common mistakes when people buy a horse is buying a horse based on the budget. A cheap horse means trouble, not because the horse is bad, but mainly because it needs training. A horse may perform very well around a familiar environment, but once on a trail ride it gets out of control. The other common mistake, is buying a horse based on its look and color, without questioning its level of training, bloodline, discipline, and making sure of rider capacity. When we buy a horse, to make it a pleasurable experience, there are few points to follow. Make sure the horse is healthy, questioning the buyers riding ability, and try to identify the reason for buying the horse.

So....If I want to trail ride, I do not want to buy a horse from the racetrack. I will try to identify the horses' ability to match to my ability and the discipline I'd like to compete in. One of the most common mistakes is to buy a horse, take him home, and ride him right away, as hard as possible, and than complain about him being stubborn, or "he came with a lots of lies". The reality is that a horse is like a human being, when you meet somebody, you do not trust the new acquaintance right away, but it takes some time. With a horse it is the same way. He may perform great for a person he has known for a long time, but when you take him home, you need to give him time to adjust and build a relationship with him before you take him on one of those trail rides. Then you will come home with a smile on your face and look forward to go again with your trusty companion. Remember, the look, the color, and the breed does not matte. The bonding does, and that will help to keep you safe down the trails. For anybody who needs advise before buying a horse, we would answer all your questions. Write to us at obf@oceanbreezefarm.com