<description>&lt;p&gt;Thinking about buying a horse? Whether you’re a first-time buyer or returning to horse ownership after time away, making the right decisions from the start can help ensure a rewarding and financially sustainable experience. Learn what to expect during a prepurchase examination and why it’s important, how to plan and budget for purchase and ongoing expenses associated with horse ownership, and how to evaluate whether a horse is the right match for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of Ask TheHorse Live is brought to you by CareCredit. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;About the Expert: &lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Wendy Krebs is a partner at Bend Equine Medical Center in Oregon. She grew up in Western Oregon, where she participated first in 4-H and later in eventing. She graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Corvallis, in 2002 and performed a yearlong equine internship, followed by a four-year American College of Veterinary Surgeons equine surgery residency. Her practice interests include surgery and performance horse care, as well as comprehensive preventive care. She lives on a small working ranch in Tumalo with her husband, two young children, and a bevy of animals, including nine horses. She enjoys riding her Oldenburg mare, Aria, emergency-schedule permitting.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ask The Horse

The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care

So, You Want to Buy a Horse?

AUG 7, 202558 MIN
Ask The Horse

So, You Want to Buy a Horse?

AUG 7, 202558 MIN

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Thinking about buying a horse? Whether you’re a first-time buyer or returning to horse ownership after time away, making the right decisions from the start can help ensure a rewarding and financially sustainable experience. Learn what to expect during a prepurchase examination and why it’s important, how to plan and budget for purchase and ongoing expenses associated with horse ownership, and how to evaluate whether a horse is the right match for you.This episode of Ask TheHorse Live is brought to you by CareCredit. About the Expert: Dr. Wendy Krebs is a partner at Bend Equine Medical Center in Oregon. She grew up in Western Oregon, where she participated first in 4-H and later in eventing. She graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Corvallis, in 2002 and performed a yearlong equine internship, followed by a four-year American College of Veterinary Surgeons equine surgery residency. Her practice interests include surgery and performance horse care, as well as comprehensive preventive care. She lives on a small working ranch in Tumalo with her husband, two young children, and a bevy of animals, including nine horses. She enjoys riding her Oldenburg mare, Aria, emergency-schedule permitting.