How to buy or adopt a racing horse If you are looking to buy or adopt a horse and you are becoming an owner for the first time, then a member of the local horse lovers community should be your best friend. Local experts will give you advice on what kind of horse you need depending on the purpose for which you are keeping, on the land that belongs to you, whether you have a large field that produces a diverse flora or not, whether there are hay traders close to you, etc. Be sure to ask as many opinion leaders and practitioners as possible. Of course, the opinions of people who are trying to sell you their horses do not really matter compared to the opinions of people who have no financial motives. You must be very lucky to get a good, healthy, soft and strong adult horse. The majority of horses given for adoption have recovered from some serious injury or illness. However, if given love and proper care, these horses will definitely make great partners for other horses or humans. In general, before getting a horse, be sure to ask about its general and medical history, places where the horse was bred, history of attacks on people, documentation required by local laws etc. Although horses are social animals that are born to live in herds, many horse owners claim that they keep only one horse on their property and that the horse lives happily and flourishing, unaccompanied. However, if you can afford it, it is better to keep at least two racing horses, possibly together with another calm and friendly Animal (Sh