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Interested in purchasing a horse for work or recreational purposes? AuctionsPlus offers a convenient means of finding particular horse breeds or disciplines in your area with an online auction catalogue.
Take your pick from registered sellers across Australia. With crucial information like the horses' ages, disciplines and breed readily available, you can make your purchase with confidence.
Although typically used to define equestrian activities like sports, horse disciplines can also identify what behaviour or skills a horse has been trained in. When purchasing a horse for specialised work like livestock management or riding, it can be beneficial to find horses identified with experience in said disciplines.
While there are a wide range of disciplines for horses to be trained in, notable ones available on auction sites include:
If you are looking into or have experience in breeding horses, auction sites can be a great way to view animals for sale in your area. With most listings mentioning the horse's gender, age, breed and other behavioural factors, you can find the qualities you were hoping to integrate into your existing horse stock through breeding.
Some horses are raised not to work, but to provide companionship to people or working horses. These listings tend to be more friendly, calmer in nature and often not as physically strong as those bred to work.
Companion horses tend to enjoy the social aspects of being in a herd but generally are not for riding. Rather, they provide emotional stability to other horses, which is useful for temperamental, young or elderly horses.
Riding horses are bred and/or trained to be ridden by people in a range of environments and occupations. Common reasons to have a riding horse include:
Riding horses can be further trained in equine skills for competitive purposes. Certain breeds may suit these kinds of events, but looking at a horse's skills on an online listing is a more accurate means of determining the best option for sale.
Popular horse competitions or show skills include:
Sellers may identify a particular sport that a listed horse is experienced at, helping you to find a suitable option for your desired discipline.
Some horse breeds are suitable for performing manual labour in a range of industries. Notable, aiding in transportation and agricultural work.
If you want a horse for help in managing your land and livestock, a listing identified as 'working' is your best bet. Such animals can help you in jobs such as:
The discipline of the horses available to purchase on an auction is not the only factor buyers need to consider. The breed of the horse can be just as important, providing certain strengths or skills that may be desirable to farmers or land owners.
Luckily, online auctions typically provide access to key information such as horse breeds. Some of the more popular ones lined up to sell online in Australia include:
There are a multitude of reasons to buy a horse for your farm. Whether it is as a reliable means of following and herding your livestock, or pulling machinery across difficult landscapes, horses can fulfil a lot of necessary roles.
AuctionsPlus's diverse catalogue of horse auctions across Australia makes it easy to find ongoing sales in your area. With sellers providing detailed descriptions of their available horses, you can discover your perfect match easily.
Start bidding on an auction right away or contact one of our helpful team members today to ask any questions you may have. We are always happy to help you navigate the online auction industry, especially when it comes to finding horses in your area.