Buying a horse is an exercise with many possible pitfalls, particularly for the inexperienced buyer. This book describes how to approach the task and what precautions to take. It covers: buyers and sellers rights and duties; where to get advice; vetting; suitability of a horse for the intended rider and job to be done; private and public sales and dealers; warranties and trials; vices; and conformation, faults and defects. "Buying a Horse" contains valuable information not only for the prospective horse buyer but also for all horse owners.