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If you want to buy a horse, then horse auctions are a great place to look.Horse auctions are one of the greatest places to get a great horse. But keep in mind that you'll need to use your better judgment and common sense. Buying a horse is a major investment and you should be just as careful as if you were buying a car. There are some things that you definitely need to avoid when you go.

Don't

- Don't make an impulse purchase. Sometimes a horse can appear healthy and relaxed because they were given drugs. As rare as this is, you should still make the effort to double check. Ask to try out the horse before you buy it. If it's a good horse dealer, he or she won't mind.

- Buy your children a young pony. At horse auctions you'll see a lot of people doing this. While it's a nice idea, the truth is that no beginner should purchase an inexperienced horse, and especially if the horse will be around children. You want a horse that will be calm and relaxed. An older horse is a great choice.

- Purchase a horse based on color! You would be surprised how many people do this. You may have a certain color that you would love to have, but it's important to check the overall health, demeanor, and temperament of a horse before you purchase it.

- Get a horse if you aren't ready to take proper care of it. Keeping a horse is a huge expense. If you or someone else won't be taking care of the horse every single day, you'll be neglecting the horse. Food will still need to be bought even if you lose your job or want to purchase something new and cool.

If you keep those tips in mind and have everything you need to take care of your horse, you are well on your way to finding a great horse at a horse auction. Good luck!