Online consultations
The right horse can change your life. The wrong horse can cost you far more than its purchase price.
Buying a horse should be one of the most exciting experiences of your life. But behind every beautiful photograph, impressive pedigree and promising sales description are important questions that every buyer should be asking.
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Horse-Buying Consultation60 min · online video · Booking opens soon Riding & Horse Schooling Consultation60 min · online video · Booking opens soon“The right horse should suit the rider, not just the rider’s dreams.”The Right Horse. The Right Advice. A Better Beginning.
Why it matters
At Buy That Horse, we believe that buying the right horse starts long before you get into the saddle.
Our personalised online consultations are designed to help you navigate the horse-buying process with greater knowledge, clarity and confidence. Whether you are purchasing your first horse, choosing a pony for your child or investing in your next competition partner, we are here to help you make a more informed decision.
Because buying a horse should be exciting, not an expensive lesson in what you wish you had known.
The Buy That Horse principle
The right horse should suit the rider, not just the rider’s dreams.
The Right Horse. The Right Advice. A Better Beginning.
Choose your consultation
Whether you are choosing a horse or getting more from the one you own, start with a conversation.
Horse-Buying Consultation
Make an informed decision before making a significant investment.
From finding the right horse to understanding veterinary examinations, budgets, suitability and the buying process, we help you navigate the important considerations.
Riding & Horse Schooling Consultation
Already own a horse but struggling with training, confidence, behaviour or progress?
Let’s discuss your challenges, your goals and the most appropriate next steps.
Questions every horse buyer should be asking
You might already have found the horse you think is perfect. But have you considered everything? The right questions could reveal information that changes your entire purchasing decision.
You do not need to know all the answers before buying a horse. But you should know where to find informed, professional guidance.
The true cost of buying the wrong horse
An unsuitable horse can affect far more than your bank account. It can impact your confidence, your safety, your enjoyment of riding and your ability to achieve your goals.
A horse that is too inexperienced, too strong or unsuitable for its intended purpose may require extensive additional training, professional assistance or unexpected veterinary care. Sometimes, the financial and emotional consequences of an unsuitable purchase become evident only after the horse has arrived at its new home.
A thoughtful conversation before purchasing can help you identify potential problems, assess your expectations realistically and better understand the responsibilities involved.
A consultation cannot guarantee the perfect horse. But it can help you ask better questions, understand the risks and approach your decision with much greater confidence.
What you receive during your consultation
This is not a generic online course or a prerecorded presentation. It is a personal, one-on-one consultation designed around you, your experience, your goals and the horse you are considering.
Depending on your circumstances, we can discuss:
You will also have the opportunity to ask your own questions throughout the consultation. Our goal is not simply to help you find a horse. It is to help you understand what you are buying and why it may or may not be suitable for you.
Who is this consultation for?
Not sure where to begin? We can help you understand the buying process, the costs and responsibilities, and the qualities to look for in your first horse.
Choosing a suitable horse for a child involves far more than appearance or price. We can discuss safety, temperament, experience, size and appropriate training.
If you are looking for your next showjumper or competition prospect, we can help you consider suitability, experience, future potential, maintenance and your sporting objectives.
Considering an off-the-track Thoroughbred? We can discuss temperament, retraining, transition from racing and important management considerations.
If you are returning to riding after several years, we can help you establish realistic expectations and identify the type of horse that may help you rebuild confidence.
Even experienced buyers can benefit from another informed perspective when making a significant purchasing decision.
Why choose Buy That Horse?
At Buy That Horse, horses are at the heart of what we do. Our work involves sourcing, evaluating, retraining, marketing and selling horses, with a particular focus on Thoroughbreds and showjumping prospects.
We understand that every horse is an individual, and every buyer has different abilities, expectations and ambitions.
We want to help buyers make responsible decisions and give horses the best possible opportunity to find suitable, lasting homes. We also believe in being transparent about potential challenges and knowing when the expertise of a veterinarian, trainer or another equestrian professional is required.
Our consultation service is built around a simple principle:
The right horse should suit the rider, not just the rider’s dreams.
Inside each consultation
One conversation could save you from years of frustration, unnecessary expense and an unsuitable partnership.
Buying a horse is an enormous commitment, financially, emotionally and practically. Yet many people begin the purchasing process without fully understanding what they should be looking for, which questions they should ask or which risks they should consider.
A horse may look absolutely beautiful in photographs, perform exceptionally well in a video and appear perfect on paper. But none of these things automatically means that the horse is suitable for you. Our personalised Horse-Buying Consultations are designed to guide you through the considerations that matter before making such an important investment.
Reasons to book a horse-buying consultation
Veterinary diagnosis, interpretation of X-rays and medical recommendations remain the responsibility of a qualified equine veterinarian.
The purchase price is only the beginning of your investment. An unsuitable horse can lead to additional schooling expenses, veterinary bills, loss of riding confidence and the heartbreak of having to sell a horse that was never the right match.
An online consultation gives you the opportunity to discuss your concerns, explore your options and gain a clearer understanding of the purchasing process before committing.
A beautiful horse is not necessarily the right horse. The right horse is one that suits your ability, goals, expectations and circumstances.
Sometimes the answer is not a different horse. It is a better understanding of the horse you already have.
Not every horse owner needs help buying a horse. Sometimes you already own the horse you love, but things are not progressing the way you imagined.
Perhaps your horse has become difficult to ride. Perhaps you are struggling with confidence, communication or consistency. Your horse might be young, inexperienced, sensitive or recently retired from racing. You may feel that you are putting in endless hours of training without achieving meaningful progress. Or perhaps your horse is showing incredible potential, but you are unsure how to develop that potential responsibly.
Our Riding and Horse Schooling Consultations provide a dedicated opportunity to discuss your training challenges, understand possible contributing factors and consider practical next steps.
Reasons to book a riding and schooling consultation
This is an especially important area for Buy That Horse. Many riders purchase ex-racehorses without fully understanding how different their previous training and environment may have been. We can discuss:
Sometimes the biggest challenge is not a lack of talent or willingness. It is a mismatch between what the horse needs and what the rider can currently provide. We can discuss:
Many riders continue trying different techniques, changing equipment or repeating the same exercises without understanding why they are not seeing progress. Sometimes the real issue involves communication, inconsistent training, unsuitable expectations or a physical concern that has not yet been investigated.
A structured conversation can help you organise your concerns, identify questions worth exploring and decide which professional support may be appropriate. Rather than continuing without direction, you can approach your horse’s development with a clearer understanding of the options available.
Online guidance is intended to complement, not replace, hands-on instruction, professional behavioural assessments and veterinary care. Training advice must always take the horse’s health, welfare and the rider’s safety into account.
Progress does not always come from working harder. Sometimes it starts with understanding your horse better.
How it works
Select the online consultation service and complete the secure payment process.
Once payment has been confirmed, select an available consultation appointment that suits your schedule.
Complete a short questionnaire outlining your riding experience, what you are looking for and the questions you would like answered.
You will receive confirmation of your appointment and a secure meeting link. During the consultation, we will discuss your requirements, answer your questions and help you understand your options.
Leave the consultation with a clearer understanding of what to consider, what to avoid and which next steps may be appropriate for your horse-buying journey.
Frequently asked questions
Not at all. In fact, speaking to us before starting your search can help you establish realistic expectations and avoid common mistakes.
Absolutely. You can provide information about the horse before your appointment so we can use it as part of our discussion.
We can help you evaluate the available information, suitability, questions and potential concerns. However, no online consultation can guarantee a horse’s condition, temperament or future performance.
Yes. You may submit relevant documents and videos before the consultation. We can discuss the information provided, although veterinary findings and diagnostic images must be interpreted by a qualified equine veterinarian.
Yes. We particularly encourage parents to seek informed guidance before purchasing, especially when suitability, experience and safety are major considerations.
No. The consultation is available to horse buyers generally, including those considering horses advertised elsewhere.
We will discuss concerns openly and provide our professional perspective based on the available information. Our priority is helping clients make responsible decisions.
No. Online consultations provide educational and purchasing guidance. They do not replace a pre-purchase veterinary examination, an in-person assessment or advice from appropriately qualified professionals.
You will receive an email confirming your payment, appointment details, meeting instructions and any information we require before the consultation.
Yes. Our Riding & Horse Schooling Consultations are for owners who want help with training, behaviour, confidence and progress. Online guidance complements, and does not replace, hands-on instruction, behavioural assessments and veterinary care.
The best time to ask questions is before you buy
The partnership. The trust. The excitement of imagining everything you might achieve together. But the foundation of a successful partnership starts with making an informed decision.
Before you commit to a horse, invest a little time in understanding what truly matters. Your future horse deserves the right match. And you deserve to feel confident about your decision.
The Right Horse. The Right Advice. A Better Beginning.
Independence and transparency. Where a consultation involves a horse that is marketed or sold by Buy That Horse, we will tell you so clearly during the consultation. Our advice is intended to help you decide whether a horse suits you, including when the answer is that it does not.
Professional disclaimer. Consultations offer horse-buying and schooling guidance. They do not constitute veterinary diagnosis, a guarantee of suitability, or a substitute for an in-person assessment, a pre-purchase veterinary examination or advice from appropriately qualified professionals.
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