horse care? everything a firstbtime owner would need to know!!?
15.February, 2009
What would u like to tell a first time horse buyer/owner. Care, nutrition, tack, boarding ect… any helpfull tips or personal stories welcomed:)
i have sooo many books on horse care and ownership but u can't find a book that has everything u want to know excatly. i was just wondering if and body had a story to share!!
How many years do you have to spare ?
Seriously, no one can do that. Read your books, Google stuff and if you have any specific questions ask them.
But please don't ask someone to write you an encyclopaedia of horsecare on here.
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15.February, 2009 um 8:22 pm
This requires much more than a simple online answer! You should go out and buy an entire book on the manner. There are lots of great books out there that are guides to horse ownership and care.
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15.February, 2009 um 8:45 pm
haha i had this problem/question like 2 years ago - you know what i did ? went to half priced books
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15.February, 2009 um 9:34 pm
Well, the first thing you should know is there is NO such thing as a "free horse". Even if there is no initial cost, there will be other costs. You need to pay for the vet, farrier, tack, boarding, possibly lessons, grain, and so much more. Owning a horse is a lot of fun! You should do some studying in books like "Horses for Dummies". I used that book when I first got my horse. When it comes to tack, make sure you know what discipline you need it for. You can get tack on consignment so that it is cheaper, just make sure it is in good condition. Talk to your vet or the previous owner for help with nutrition. There are specific grains for specific types of horses. You can also research grain distributors such as Blue Seal and Poulin Grain. They may be helpful. Also, you may have to feed hay, pasture, or both. I think you should talk to experienced owners or trainers in your area for more help on pretty much everything! Also research, research, research! There is always more to learn. I hope this helped and good luck!
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15.February, 2009 um 10:09 pm
Like everyone said,at least your willing to learn but it takes some experience and tons of years of reading to know as much as most horse people do.I've worked with them for 8 years, and learned tons from reading but I still have simple questions. Nutrition all depends on the horse,horses less worked need less food,horses worked more need more and higher protein food. Tack again has a lot to do with what your horse does and its shape. Boarding greatly varies, I'd search up different barns for that, You can email me though from my page if you want to know anything specific.
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Trainer, raiser, and groomer of horses.
Works with Thoroughbreds and AQHA circuit studs.
15.February, 2009 um 10:31 pm
How many years do you have to spare ?
Seriously, no one can do that. Read your books, Google stuff and if you have any specific questions ask them.
But please don't ask someone to write you an encyclopaedia of horsecare on here.
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15.February, 2009 um 10:50 pm
That information could fill many books. You say you have many books, but you can't find what you want exactly.
So, what do you want exactly?
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15.February, 2009 um 11:25 pm
well i know you say that about the books
but horses for dummies was my bible when i bought my first horse
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16.February, 2009 um 12:05 am
You learn from doing. Get a good vet and farrier. Don't buy the first one you see. Check to make sure they don't sell you a drugged idiot. Give them space, keep them clean. Don't skimp on the food (stay away from things with sweet in the name) and you prob wont keep the first one you buy its always a lifer until you see one that is better. And make sure you are buying a horse breed that is suited for what you want to use it for.
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16.February, 2009 um 12:31 am
1. If you dont have alot of experience with rideing and takeing care of a horse. Get lessons first, or atleast wile you have your horse. You can learn so much from a good instructer.
2. Dont spend thousands on tack you can find a good first saddle for under $400 most likly even cheaper.
3. Have a vet check before paying for the horse, and always ride the horses you look at buying.
4. when look at horses look for terms like "Bomb Proof", "Been There Done That", "Broke to ride", "Begginers Horse"
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