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[Age] Over 7 Years [Disadvantages] If the horse has not completed its training by this point, one should probably get a different horse. The exception to this is sports such as dressage which can have a very long and continuous training period. As horses become older, their become less able to do long distance and endurance events. If you are doing normal pleasure riding, this should not be a problem. At some point, the horse will become too old to ride. Consequently, if you are intending to ride the horse for many years, a younger horse may make more sense. [Advantages] 
The older a horse gets, the calmer and more dependable it gets. Consequently, an older horse is great for children and new riders. With older horses, their personality and character is relatively set (for good or bad). Unless there are big changes to its environment, or they have injuries or illnesses, they are unlikely to change much. Consequently, you know what you are getting. If you are uncertain as to how many years you will be using a horse, an older horse may be wiser. Older horses are less popular and consequently less expensive to buy.
When buying a horse, what is the best age
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