Question with buying filly

[Chonchosmom]

Hello, I really need some advice. We are in the process of buying an Appaloosa filly that is supposed to be registared, but I can't seen to find any info on sire or dam. What kind of contract do I need when making payments, and what kind of papers should I ask to see, pedigrees, registration papers...? The price of this filly is just too much to turn out to be a grade horse, and she's only a month old. This filly will start our breeding program (years form now), so we don't want a grade horse. Any help or advice?? We're new at pedigrees and such. Thanx!!

[surprisewind]

The sellers should be able to show you the information you want regarding her pedigree and papers. If they can't, take your cash and run because something is very wrong. At the VERY least, they should have a copy of the mare's papers and a breeding certificate available for your inspection. Even better would be mare's papers and registration already pending on the foal, though some people wait and let the buyer pay for that.
Seriously, if they don't have that stuff (don't accept "gee, there was a fire in 1892 so we put them in a safe deposit box and the dog swallowed the key") find a seller with a nice foal who DOES have what you need. Grade horses can be WONDERFUL but with the plans you have... would be a waste of $$ for you.
Good luck!!