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How to buy horses from the Amish in thee easy steps.
Because most Amish communities don't have electricity or computers, it is difficult to find these buying opportunities online.
Don't give up ... there are websites
I will share them with you.
2) The easiest (and maybe the best) way to buy horses from the Amish, might be at auction facilities.
There are large sales held every spring and fall called Draft Horse Sales. These events draw many Amish sellers and buyers. There are usually buggy and riding horses available at these sales also.
(Good Horses) Scroll down for Sale Barn Links.
Buyer Beware! Just because an Amish person is driving a horse through a sale ring doesn't mean they own the horse or even trained it. Many Amish are paid to drive horses through the ring because they are great horsemen, making horses look better. Before the auction starts talk to the horse owner. Most Amish people are very honest, if you ask them straight out, they will tell you if they raised or trained the horse.
It is actually very easy to find horses for sale in any Amish community. Horses are a huge part of Amish life, anywhere there are Amish, there are horses. Most Amish folks are excellent businessmen and love to wheel and deal! Another feature of Amish communities which make them great places to do business is that they are extremely close-knit. This makes it very simple to find what you're looking for. Merely stop at the first Amish farm or business you come to and tell them what you are looking for, more than likely they will know exactly where you can find it.
If your first Amish encounter seems difficult, don't give up.
Many Amish people are reluctant to open themselves up to strangers. Be persistent. Once they take you in, most Amish people will go to great lengths to help in any way they can. I am Thomas Nye and I wrote a book based on my experience buying horses from my Amish neighbors.
This book is about draft horses from cover to cover.
Under the Heavens is more of a draft horse manual than a novel.
Click here to find out more: Under the Heavens
Click here to find out more: Under the Heavens
"I thoroughly enjoyed Under the Heavens. So much so that I hurried and read the next two and then the novella... It was a great story, a bible study, and training manual for draft horses all in one."
Jack
"Such an enjoyable adventure into the Amish faith and lifestyle. I enjoyed the book and went out and bought 4 copies to give away as presents. I am now a follower of the Iowa Author Thomas Nye. I have sat down many times to re-read and enjoy this story."
Curtis
Links
State by State Amish Community Guide
Click on the link to find an Amish community near you!
Kalona Draft Horse Sale
Thank you for all the information. Definitely going to check out auction near me.
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im looking for a horse that was amished last year. A standardbred. How would I go about finding him. My # is 256 604 1861 Lewis
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Hi I am looking for a team. I've been driving for more then 30 years. My dad passed away and I would love to keep the tradition going teaching my grandkids and kids the peaceful ways of life. I only have $3200.00 to spend does anyone have or know of where I can get a wonderful team?
ReplyDeletePlease do take the advice I offer in the blog posted above. You will find a state-by-state list of Amish communities. Find an Amish community near you and ask a lot of questions. Horses are available... you just need to find the team that matches you best! Praying you find them.
DeleteHi there! Do you recommend just GOING to the community and asking them if they have horses for sale?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I would stop in at any open Amish business and ask them who in the community might have horses for sale. The first person you ask might not be friendly or have the answer... try another person. Most Amish people will try to help you find what you are looking for.
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DeleteHi, I'm a 57 yr old woman, looking for either a 10-13 yr old Belgian, Spotted Draft or Percheron. Not using this horse for work or driving, will be for trail riding. If I go into an Amish business and ask about horses for sale, will the men talk to a women?
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I didn't see this message sooner. Most Amish men will have a conversation with a woman about buying a horse. There are usually plenty of family members around to keep things from being awkward. I would just ask your questions and not worry about that.
DeleteI am looking for a Belgium or Draft to pull a cart/carriage. I want to buy it from an Amish family in Pennsylvania. How would I get in touch with one? I dont want to drive 12 hours away and not know where I'm going.I would be using it to work on farm. I'm a 53 year old woman and just want to know where I'm going when I leave. There is no amish sales within a reasonable distance that sell amish driven horses.
ReplyDeleteDear- looking for a cart horse- Why go 12 hours away? There are Amish communities all over America. Use this state guide that I shared in the blog post to find an Amish settlement closer to home. http://amishamerica.com/amish-state-guide/ Once you locate a closer community- go stop in at any Amish fruit stand or dry goods store and ask, "Do you know an Amish person that sells horses in this community?" They all know each other. If the first person you ask isn't helpful... try another. I can almost promise you will find a friendly Amish person who will know exactly who sells horses. There is a horse trader in every Amish community just like there is a car salesman in every town. I wish you the best!
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ReplyDeleteDo you know of any Amish communities I could visit to find a horse for sale or any up coming auctions where we might find one. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHello- If you scroll up to this blog post above you will see a link for Amish State Guide. that is the best way to find an Amish community near you. And I also share a couple of links above for draft horse sales. You could also go to your search bar and type in Draft Horse Sales and several come right up. Thanks
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