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

Don't

- Purchase a horse impulsively. There are some horses that are given drugs in order to make them appear calm and healthy. Although this is pretty rare, you should still double check. Ask the dealer if you can try out the horse before you buy it. A good horse dealer won't mind.

- Purchase a young pony for your children. 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. You want a horse that will be calm and relaxed. An older horse is a great choice.

- Purchase a horse based on color! You would be surprised how many people do this. No matter how much you love a certain color, you need to check the horse's overall temperament, health, and demeanor before you commit. Those are the most important considerations.

- Buy a horse when you aren't ready to take proper care of it. Keeping and caring for a horse is a major expense. Someone will have to care for that horse every single day, or it will suffer from neglect. Food will still need to be bought even if you lose your job or want to purchase something new and cool.

Now that we've gotten those tips out of the way, horse auctions are an excellent place to buy horses. If you have what it takes to care for a horse, good luck!