Equestrian Goods

Well, you see, I am moving to the country for the first time. Always lived in the suburban. No pigs, horses, chickens, goats, or cows! All I have is three cats and a dog. Anyway, my parents are going to buy me a horse and I need to be informed how to take care for it. I have always wanted a horse for a pet. Also, what do you wear while horseback riding? Any horse breed reccomendations? ANY INFO ON HORSE IS FINE. I NEED THE INFO BEFORE I KILL THE POOR HORSES! Thanks, I bet I won't kill them though. Rotfl. Bye!

There are TONS of books on horse care. Read one or more. There is way more to taking care of a horse than I can mention here. In fact I would suggest that you board the horse for a few months so you can ask lots of questions. If nothing else join a horse groups like Horse City. com. There you can ask tons and tons of questions.

If you don't know what to wear you need to take some riding lessons. Riding a horse is more that jumping on their back and a way you go.

Check out Cherry Hill's link. It is the first one.

and

the second link is for Horse City

http://www.horseland.com
http://www.equintium.com
http://www.howrse.com

there are plenty of them. some, you have the option to pay to upgrade your account, but you don't have to.

also, search "horse games" on google (or any search engine).

I'm working in a horse spelling property. And a new horse is unloaded after some hour's travel on a truck. How do I cater for this horse

Lead the horse out of the trailer and walk him/her slowly around. Letting the horse run right away can either pull tendons, or in worse cases, even cause colic.
Offer the horse a drink of water,a small amount of hay, and a stall or small paddock to be turned out in. Do NOT turn the horse out with other horses at this time. He/she needs to get used to their surroundings first. And horses have a pecking order, which will, in the days to come, be established between the horses themselves, without human interference. The horse should be left alone (though check on him every so often) in the stall or paddock. Allow him/her a few days, up to a week to get used to things before expecting work from him/her.

Im only 12 and my mom said that i could get a horse and i no how much responsiblity one is. How can i get that much money, im open for sugestens.

and wheres a place to get a good horse for a low price

pleaze help
thanks
i do ride horses are my life

Try to do small chores for other people. Do stuff like car washes, pet sitting. Walking dogs can be fun and great excerise! Try to use your imagination! It may be odd to make toys for dogs and sell them on a stand, but you never know. And for good horses (I have no clue where you live, of course) but here are some good ones I found on classifieds:

http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad321784

http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad311028

http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad315265

These are all 750.00< Just remember, no matter what you may hear you CAN find a good horse for under 1000.00! maybe not an Olympic showjumper, but you can find a good beginner horse cheap if you look hard enough.

i know pretty basic horse care.

I don`t have a horse but I have a good sourse www.horseland.com there you can learn to feed to ride to check and to love a horse.Its funny,too

hi horse lovers just wanted to know some horse care tips so does anyone no some???? i really need all the help i can get!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.Got to a riding school,NOT a pony club,a riding school,they will teach you the basics of horse riding and care.

2.There are TOO MUCH aspects of horse care to cover here,it takes years of learning before you can have a horse of your own,also,going to a rididng school lets you get to know lots of different horses so you can determine the best kind of horse for you.

3.Looking after a horse,on your own land and caring for it your self,now,I am talking about just a pony that will be ridden occasionaly and needs no extra feeding,will cost you about $7000 a year.

4.If you ride the horse often,you have to feed it more than just grass and hay and then the bill can triple,as it can if you pay for stabling or a groom.

5.Horses need to be wormed at least four times a year (every 3 months),they need dental checks every six months and every two months they need to be reshod,or if they dont have shoes,get their feet trimmed by a farrier.they need vet checks and booster shots every year and you need to clean out their paddock every DAY and they need at least 5 acres of land per horse.Get wooden post and rail fencing,it is expensive but it is the best.

6.Clean your tack (bridles,saddles,bits,girths,stirrup leathers etc;) every week with saddle soap.

7.NEVER NEVER get a horse BEFORE you have spent a few years learning about horses and their needs…unless of course someone in your family is experienced with them.

this is how I took care of my horse…………..he lived out at grass

Every day….clean paddock,give fresh water in a trough.. groom the horse,feed it a bale of hay.

Every week…….2 hour trail ride…clean tack….buy more hay -$200………disinfect grooming tools (hoof pick,body brush,rubber curry comb)…….

Every two months…..farrier check $200…..buy more tack cleaning equipment $100……..

every three months…worming $80….

every six months..dental check $250……

every year..vet check and boosters $250..

those are just the absolute basics I used to do ALOT more things that were absolutely neccsesary as well

EG.
feeding
care of tack
grooming
riding
flies!!!

Stupid things to keep in the barn for emergency:
Diapers, maxi pads, duct tape, dollar store, Large mans flipflops.
Diapers and maxi's make great bandage pading and emergency bandages in their own right. Great for holding poltice on or in place.
Duct tape holds the world togeather
Flip flop neoprene can pad a hoof, adjust a helmet, pad a corner or sharp edge..
nylon stockings ie panty hose make fly proof coverings when you need to keep a wound open to the air
Portion grain into plastic bags from grocery stores when traveling, It makes feeding easy and you wont have to wonder where the scoop is, or if someone already fed the horse.
Putting a 1/4 cup of cider vinegar into the stall water bucket a few days before a show or event will help stop a horse refusing strange water..you add the vinegar and it tastes and smells like home.
Tack cleaning. Toss the bits of saddle soap that are to small to really hold in a sock. it'll let you use them till they are gone
Put fly wipe mitts in a gallon ziplock to keep them from drying out between uses
Fill a bucket with water and put it in the sun, before you go out to ride or do a trail. By the time you get back the water will be comfortable to use and will still cool a hot horse without tying him up.
Those nifty checkerboards and patterns on a horses flank can be made to stay all day long with a dab of cheep hair gel
Baby poweder will make white socks truely white and wont attract dust.
make your horse "stump broken" get him used to standing next to stumps, car bumpers, fences, in ditches while you mount.
Carry a small radio with you in the woods during hunting season. Play it loudly, hunters shoot ANYTHING that moves if they are nervouse.
Writting HORSE on the side of the animal in orange color hair spray HAS saved lives when city folk go hunting in the country..
1oz of oil of citronella mixed with the big jar of vasoline makes a great fly ointment, it gives Big dark eyes for the show ring. you can use it on you too..

i am getting a horse for the first time tomorrow i have my fence ready but i don't know what i need to take care of on any sites or information you have is much appreciated i need to know everything that i need to take care of him i already have my fence and stall/shed ready

Feeding and water:

Feed tub
Water trough or large buckets
Water heater if you live in an area that experiences freezing temperatures.

Barn and Pasture Maintenance

Pitch fork
Stable broom
Wheelbarrow
Manure Fork
Premise spray if insects are a problem

Handling and Grooming

Halter
Lead ropes
Hoof Pick
Curry Comb
Body Brush
Mane Comb
Cloth (an old washcloth)

First Aid Kit

Thermometer
Antiseptic wound cleaner
Scissors
Clean Bandages
Gamgee (absorbent padding)
Zinc oxide cream (baby section of drugstore for sunburn grease heal and minor cuts)
Salts (epsom to draw out infection reagular table for washing cuts)
Antiseptic cream
A good veterinary first aid book
A list of emergency numbers (vet, farrier etc)
At the very least a horse needs:

Pasture free from hazards such as holes, rusty farm machinery and loose wire fences.
Safe fencing such as wooden, plastic, or vinyl rails, or mesh wire fencing.
Grass for grazing or equivalent amount of good quality hay.
Unlimited supply of fresh clean water, heated if necessary in sub-freezing temperatures.
Unlimited access to minerals and salt.
Shelter from wet or wintry weather and shade in summer.
A dry clean area to lie down.
Daily monitoring for injury or illness.
Companionship, either with another horse, donkey, mule or pony or another animal such as a sheep or goat.

******* HAVE FUN*******

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.

Okay, I have a horse. But, I would like some care tips. I'm no expert and just want to make sure I'm doing everything right. What percentage of grains, horse feed, hay, and grass should be in the diet? How often do I need to float the teeth? How often should I worm? How often should I pick the hooves? Any other care tips and advice on horse ownership is appreciated. Thanks!

Well congratulations, but horse ownership is a lot to explain. You should not have a horse if you do not already no these things. The diet depends on the size, breed, and the amount of exercise the horse is getting. My horse is a throughbred she eats 1 and half scoops sweet feed, and 2 flakes hay twice a day and goes out for about 7 hours. She works with me about 3 times a week. Your vet can help advice for feeding. Floating is done once or twice a year. Worming is every 4 months but depends…Can be everyday if on the supplement or twice a month. Pick hooves everytime you go and see your horse. Any other questions email me I would love to help you. mross2008@yahoo.com