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 buy a horse based on impulse or a 'feeling'. There are some horses that are given drugs in order to make them appear calm and healthy. While this is very rare, you still want to double check. Ask the dealer if you can try out the horse before you buy it. A good horse dealer won't mind.

- Purchase a young pony for your children. 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.

- Choose a horse by its color! A surprising number of people seem to do this. There may very well be a certain color that you really love, but the overall demeanor, health, and temperament of the horse is far more important to consider 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. Someone will have to care for that horse every single day, or it will suffer from neglect. 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!