When looking at a horse you're considering buying, keep the following in mind in terms of the purpose/discipline for which you are purchasing it
- Soundness
- Any blemishes
- Movement
- Conformation
- Manners
- Health (history and current)
- Training and show history
- Size (and is it full grown?)
- Quality/flash - is the horse eye catching? will it stand out in the show ring?
- Pedigree (if considering breeding)
Be sure to keep safety in mind at all times - a timid rider probably shouldn't be paired with a timid horse.