Buying guide

Buying a family-safe horse

Buying a horse should feel exciting, not stressful. This guide walks you through choosing a family-safe horse, buying from a distance and the first days at home, in plain English. C&K Stables is in Somerset, PA, and ships horses nationwide.

Choosing a family-safe horseA family-safe horse is one that is quiet, forgiving and the same every day, so riders of different ages and experience can…
Horses for kids and beginnersFor kids and beginners, look for a horse whose listing says kid safe and beginner friendly: quiet, patient, forgiving and easy to…
Riding or driving: choosing a horse for bothMany of our draft horses and crosses are broke to both ride and drive, so one horse can carry you down the…
Buying a horse from a distanceYou can buy a horse from us online. You choose from photos and video, call or text with any questions, have your…
When your new horse arrivesWhen your horse arrives, the 10-day money back guarantee begins. Use those days to get to know him: groom him, lead him,…
Horse buying glossaryThis glossary explains the words you'll see in our listings and on our breed pages, in plain English. If a word you…

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