http://albuquerque.ebayclassifieds.com/l… he's pretty cute and http://albuquerque.ebayclassifieds.com/l… im not sure about this on though because of no picture anyway i know all i need to know about horses i want to get a cheap horse because then i can pay for it and my dad would let me get one if i payed for it

well the first is a stallion, so unless you want to deal with all the issues that come with that, you'll have to geld him. Also he is young, and the extent of his training is unknown. You couldn't ride him really for at least six months, so the gelding sounds better for you. The mare is also quite nice, and would probably be appropriate for your situation.

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The first one IS very cute but it is an un-trained stallion. Unless you have the time and money to train/geld him, I wouldn't even look into him.

The second one I would like a picture for, but the description makes him sound lovely. It might be worth looking into although I never trust sellers :O

This third one I would want to find out what her age is. The pictures aren't that great but her conformation looks off. Her description makes her my favorite though. Definitely worth checking out in my opinion :)

Edit: None of these look suitable for jumping, in my eyes. :/

Your dad would not like for you to have the first horse because it is a stallion, and they didn't mention that he had any training. That is a ton of work for a first time owner. The rescue horse seems like a great horse- shes just enough of a challenge that you won't feel like you're getting a boring horse, but she sounds super friendly and great to work with.

Go to horseadoption.com They adopt out retired racehorses (and some of them were going to be racehorses but never raced because they didn't show enough potential).

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Older ones are free, and most of the horses are sound. (There's a 19 year old mare that's free and she looks really good, both by conformation and attitude)

The only thing I don't like is you have to apply to adopt one. If they think you're good enough, you can get one.
And you have to keep them updated (3 letters with pictures of the horse) for the first year. And after that, if you decide to sell it they need the contact information of the buyer.

If you are looking for a cheap horse go to petfinders.com. They have all kinds of animals including horses.

Go to a jumper barn, and talk to the trainers there.

Lots of times, these people know who's got a horse for sale that can fit your needs.

Take someone who knows horses with you to see the horses you think might work for you. Trainers sometimes have an evaluation price that they'll offer to go with you to check out horses.

No one ever knows all there is to know about horses, so I'd suggest doing more research and possibly enlisting the help of a trainer. You haven't outlined your experience with horses, so I'm just throwing in my two cents. pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com

I'd not buy a horse on the basis of being cute and cheap. Not only that, but you picked two rather young horses - and although I have no idea whether this would be your first horse or not, I wouldn't recommend such a young horse for a first time horse owner. A green horse and a green horseperson isn't a good combination, no matter how you look at it.

As far as the horses you picked thus far:

I wouldn't recommend the stallion. They are usually more trouble than they are worth, and unless you have the proper stabling conditions necessary to house a stallion, he would need to be gelded. Not only that, he is quite young, and hasn't had training. That said, you will have to put in the time, effort, and money in order to train him.

It doesn't seem as though the gelding you chose is a good fit either. While I do like the fact that he's a gelding as opposed to a stallion, he is still on the young side. Not only that, he seems to have been bred for Western events. It's worth getting a horse trained in the discipline you're interesting in, instead of purchasing a horse trained in the events opposite of what you want to accomplish. pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com

Again, the mare is trained mostly Western. It's also a question of whether you are wanting to deal with a mare or gelding. As far as age and ability, she would probably be my pick out of the three you listed. However, I personally think you should continue searching and find a horse that has at least had some training in the events you're interested in. It'll save a lot of time and hassle in the long run. Many a times there are older, solidly trained lesson/schooling horses available at a cheaper price. Something to look into, maybe.