With grace and beauty, the horse is one of the most beautiful animals in the animal kingdom. Domestication of the horse began around 4000 BC, and today, the horse is not only a great pet, it is also used as a therapeutic treatment. Horses for sale are loosely divided into three categories based on general temperament. “Warm bloods” which are breeds developed from crosses between cold and hot bloods and are typically breed for specific riding purposes. “Cold bloods” such as some ponies and draft horses and are suitable for slow, heavy work. And, “hot bloods” which are spirited and possess speed and endurance.

When considering the purchase of a horse for sale, there are over 300 breeds to choose from. Homes that are considering the adoption of a horse, must not only have the proper environment for the horse, they must be willing to provide for the horse a number of years, as the life expectancy of the modern domestic horse is 25 to 30 years.

There is a lot to consider when you consider the addition of a horse to your property, such as the environment, which must be designed for the horse, grooming, feeding, clean up and so on. Animaroo.com strongly suggests to each property owner considering the purchase of a horse to thoroughly research the breed you are considering and know the care and upkeep of the animal, as well.