Being prepared can help you avoid making common mistakes when buying a horse. | Adobe StockWhether youre buying your first horse or purchasing again after a break, its important to remember the basics to find the horse thats the best fit for you. In this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live, Wendy Krebs, DVM, of Bend Equine Medical Center, in Oregon, explains common mistakes that buyers make when purchasing a horse and how you can avoid them.This podcast is an excerpt of ourAsk TheHorse Live Q&A, So, You Want to Buy a Horse? Listen to the full recording here.About the Expert: Wendy Krebs, DVMWendy Krebs, DVM, is a partner at Bend Equine Medical Center in Oregon. She grew up in Western Oregon, where she participated first in 4-H and later in eventing. She graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Corvallis, in 2002 and performed a yearlong equine internship, followed by a four-year American College of Veterinary Surgeons equine surgery residency. Her practice interests include surgery and performance horse care, as well as comprehensive preventive care. She lives on a small working ranch in Tumalo with her husband, two young children, and a bevy of animals, including nine horses. She enjoys riding her Oldenburg mare, Aria, emergency-schedule permitting.