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

Don't

- Don't make an impulse purchase. Sometimes a horse can appear healthy and relaxed because they were given drugs. As rare as this is, you should still make the effort to double check. Ask to try out the horse before you buy it. If it's a good horse dealer, he or she won't mind.

- Get a young pony for your kids. At horse auctions you'll see a lot of people doing this. 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. It's far better to buy an older horse that is relaxed and calm.

- Purchase a horse based on color! A surprising number of people seem to 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.

- Purchase a horse that you aren't prepared to take care of. Caring for a horse is a big expense. The horse will have to be taken care of every single day or you will be neglecting the horse. Food will still need to be bought even if you lose your job or want to purchase something new and cool.

With those tips out of the way, horse auctions are a great place to buy horses, and providing you have all you need to take care of a horse, good luck!

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