First Time Horse Buyers Clinic

If you have any questions feel free to email or call.
(918)770-3365
info@lazydridingschool.com
This is a clinic specifically for people that are
having trouble figuring out what to look for when
buying a horse, have been disappointed in previously
purchased horses or those of you that just need
extra help. If your new to horses we recommend
taking the Horsemanship class first.  If you don't
know about horse conformation, breeds, colors,
markings, direct verses neck reining etc. we also
recommend taking the Horsemanship class first.
The following is a brief outline of
what will be covered:
  1. How much it will cost to maintain
    a horse in a boarding facility or at
    home.
  1. Farrier
  2. Worming
  3. Veterinarian expense
  4. Feed
  5. Equipment/Stable supplies
  1. What you desire out of a horse
    and how to decide
  1. Discipline
  2. Gender
  3. Height
  4. Breed/Color
  1. Body Conformation
  1. Pros and cons
  2. What makes a horse sound
  3. Bone structure and muscle
  1. Questions you should ask owner
  2. Who to buy a horse from
  1. Pros and cons from buying
    from
  1. Livestock yard auction
  2. Breed Auction
  3. Horse trader
  4. Individual
There will be a presentation on
conformation with lots of pictures
of horses that have been for sale
by all types of purchasing styles
(Auctions, individuals, horse
traders etc.)  All of the pictures
will be told with the story of what
was good and bad about the
horse, who was interested in the
horse and why or why not they
did not purchase the horse.
Everyone attending the clinic will receive:
Fliers
Handouts
A note book to take notes
Lots of answers to their questions
Hands on experience on what to feel on
a horse when it has a conformation flaw,
and how a horse should ride when it is
"Push Button".
We're also working on a Field Guide to
Horse Buying that should be available
by the clinic.
The price is $75 and the clinic could last from 3-6
hours depending on how many people sign up and
how many questions they have.  A discount is available
if you are a husband and wife, mother and daughter
etc.
We are finalizing our clinics curriculum and the date is
February 19th.  The clinic will start at 10am and run through
lunch so bring a sack lunch and drinks.  Water will be
provided.  Most of the clinic will be in the new class room.  
Boots are required while working around the horses.