replying about rearing horse

Question
Hi
 You probably don't remember me, but I have a pinto horse named Vinnie and he started rearing and flipped over on me about two years ago and again this last October at a 4-H judging. And I am thirteen well now fourteen and have to much stress on my shoulders. Well this is about my third time  emailing you. But I would like to tell you that Vinnie is doing good, but I have came to the conclusion to finally sell him and get a loving horse I will not have to worry about. But anyways I was wondering if you have any tips on buying and or leasing a horse and how to insure your horse is what you wanted and is not some kind of nut case. Ok thank you and can not wait to here from you!
From,
    Worried girl (not any more) :)

Answer
Hi Amanda!

Yes, I remember you and Vinnie.  First, please give Vinnie to a rescue organization or another person who understands his issues....and that he is not ridable.

Second, buying the "perfect" horse is as hard as finding the "perfect" man.  It does not exist!  LOL!!

But, you can pick a horse that already has done what you want to do with him.  Buy something slightly older with showring experience and knows how to strut his stuff.  Ride him at least 5 times in different situations, before buying.  Have a vet do a pre-sale check on him and make sure the horse was not drugged when you rode him.  Have a trainer or trusted friend look at and ride the horse too.   Ask to have a contract with the seller that has a grace period where they hold the $$$ until it is over and you can give back the horse if he is unsuitable.

Lastly, you are in a relationship with a horse.  It is not all the horse just carrying you around like a robot.  You must work with him and explain to him how you want things to be. Do not be overly kind and fussy in the beginning and spoil him to authority.  He will not see you as kind but as weak and submissive to him.  There is a fine line to always walk with your horse to turn him into a trusted riding partner!

Solange