Ask these before you travel or pay anything. Vague or defensive answers are themselves a signal.
History
- Why is the horse for sale?
- How long have you owned it?
- Who has ridden it, and at what level?
- Has it been vetted before — can I see the report?
Health
- Any current or past lameness, injury, or medication?
- Is it on any supplements or painkillers right now?
- Any vices — weaving, crib-biting, box-walking?
- Any allergies or sweet itch?
Trying the horse
- Can I see it caught, tacked up, and ridden by you first?
- Can I ride it more than once?
- Will you agree to a vetting by my own vet?
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