| With the economy in a real rut, you need a lot of | | | | In fact, you might find that the cost of transporting a |
| fingers to tally up all the businesses that have hit the | | | | horse is going to exceed the cost of purchasing it - a |
| down slope when it comes to turning a profit. One of | | | | phenomenon unheard of for a long time. |
| the those that has been hardest hit is the horse | | | | Quite frankly, if you are getting ready to enter the |
| market. | | | | market, there has never been a better time. You can |
| Men and women who have been breeding horses and | | | | find horses with great show records, super adaptibility |
| selling them responsibly for many years are noting that | | | | for training, good experience with the show ring or |
| the markets they have relied on for years are drying | | | | working with children, or whatever it is that you need. |
| up. This is true for trainers and other equestrians as | | | | You can afford to be picky because the market is a |
| well. | | | | buyer's market, and you are in luck. |
| One breed in particular that has seen a decline in | | | | But remember that just because the prices are falling |
| stallion services and sales is the beautiful Arabian. | | | | you are still under an ethical obligation to be sure that |
| These days you can pick up a quality Arabian horse | | | | the horse you purchase is right for you. You don't |
| for far less than you could even a few years ago. | | | | want to add to the problem of unwanted horses |
| And this is true throughout the United States. We are | | | | because you rushed into buying one. Be sure you can |
| talking about horses with excellent conformation, | | | | afford it. Be sure that you have the time and energy |
| pedigree and health. And it doesn't make a difference | | | | to work with it. |
| if the horse is a mare or a stallion or even a foal. | | | | In other words, the buyer's market is not a reason to |
| Horse lovers are simply not able to spend as much | | | | ease up on your responsibility to these majestic |
| money on their beloved equines as they once were. | | | | creatures. The current market conditions are favorable |
| This means that there are plenty more opportunities | | | | for purchasing a horse. If you are ready to add to your |
| for people who are willing to spend money to pick up | | | | herd, the time is perfect. But be sure that you are |
| real bargains. | | | | ready for such an important purchase. |