The Iron Spring Farm Advantage
A Horse Buyer's Guide to Your Next Champion
FIND THE RIGHT MATCH
Buying a horse is an important decision. Type, temperament, athletic ability, age, training and cost are all important considerations. We'll be happy to talk with you about your riding or breeding goals to help you find the right match.
Our knowledgeable sales staff is also happy to answer any questions you may have. Buying a horse is both a financial and emotional investment so it's important to know as much as possible about the horse and the people you're buying from.
WHAT ABOUT PRICE?
One of the first questions people usually ask concerns price. There are many factors that contribute to the price of a horse including age, bloodlines, athletic ability, training and use. ISF horses are in training with experienced young horse trainers who also show extensively. Our trainers attend clinics and are always improving their riding and training techniques. Horses are developed according to their personality and abilities. You should also consider the environment a horse is raised in. It can have a significant impact on it's future health and career. Iron Spring Farm has nearly 35 years of professional horse and farm management experience.
WHAT ABOUT NUTRITION AND CARE?
All of our horses are raised and trained using protocol developed especially for athletes. Through nutrition and preventive health programs we try to give our horses everything they need to reach their full potential:
- Routine rotational de-worming
- Vaccination against Rabies, Botulism, West Nile, Potomac Fever, EVA, Rhino and flu, Tetanus and EEE/WEE
- Regular blacksmithing.
- Routine dental work after 3 years of age
If you have any questions about our programs or horses they'll be answered openly and honestly. Our goal is to help you make the right choice, not just make a sale.
TRAINERS ARE WELCOME
Because we want to be sure you make the right choice, we welcome your trainer's involvement. He or she knows your riding style and abilities better than anyone. Keep in mind, however, that we do not factor commissions into our prices. It will be your responsibility to pay your trainer any fees and/or commissions on top of the purchase price.
THE BUYING PROCESS
Once a selection is made, we can provide a list of independent area vets for the pre-purchase exam and assist in setting up the appointment. If available, a complete set of yearling x-rays are provided for review by the pre-purchase vet. When it's time for your new horse to join you, we'll also help you find a reputable transportation company. We want you to have everything you need to start out right with your new horse:
- Leather halter with an ISF nameplate
- Health records
- Nutrition program (first bag of current feed)
- Training program
- Turnout schedule
- Bit/blanket/girth/bridle/saddle sizes.
- Lifetime USEF Numbers & transfer of ownership form. ($200 value)
- Lifetime USDF number & transfer of ownership form. ($85 Value)
- Breed registration papers and transfer of ownership form
GOING FORWARD
Of course, if you have questions or need advice we're always just a phone call or email away. Iron Spring Farm has been in business for more than 30 years and we're here to stay. We have hundreds of repeat clients and the strongest sport horse record in the country. When you buy a horse from Iron Spring, you're not only getting our reputation and commitment, you're joining a community--one we hope you'll be a part of for many years to come.
For more about purchasing a horse from us, see Buyer's FAQ.
