I live in CT and i am looking for a horse that can jump. But i dont want a horse thats over 15.1 hands. It needs to be a good horse very willing and friendly. Im sort of beginner intermediate but can handle most horses. If you have one please give me all of its info and your email. O yeah and the horse doesnt have to be in ct but not to far from there. Thanks!
Angela,13
2006-06-16 05:13:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I do lease a horse and i have 2 lessons a week and ride with my mom about 4 times a week. So thats 6 days of riding a week. I can handle a horse im a intermediate rider.....thats what my trainer said. Plus i won 7 ribbons at my FIRST show and got 4 first place and a Grand Champion for my division. So HAHA
2006-06-17 01:45:57 · update #1
Hon I wish you were closer to Arizona...I have a 4 year old mare that can jump a 5 foot fence almost flat footed. She is a golden chestnut with a blonde mane and tail. She is Trakhener and Saddlebred cross and is 5 gaited. Right now she is 15.2 and should be finished getting tall, but will fill out more. She will jump on command or when you basically run her at a fence and she will jump a fence that is 5'9" and will do cross country. I am a big fan of the warmblood and either Saddlebred or Arabian cross because you get the elegance of movement from the smaller breeds and the power and bone structure of the warmblood. I would recommend you shop around your area and find a cross like that. They are not cheap however. Because you are not too experienced, get a horse that has some professional training and try to get an instructor who can also give you some more advanced lessons. Always test drive your new horse...over jumps and tack the horse up your self, also pick up the feet, and get a vet check. If the owner will not let your vet check the horse out, forget it. If the horse is cross-tied, be very leery, because that could disguise some bad habits. Good luck, hon, and have fun.
2006-06-26 04:50:12 · answer #1 · answered by skye 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
b_kokoruda is right. Hore ownership is a big deal and it's very time-consuming. Start by taking lots of lessons, then if you want to ride more, try a part-lease. This is a setup in which you ride the horse 2-4 days per week and usually have some share of its care. If you still have more time and want to ride even more, full-lease. This is basically horse ownership - you pay for everything and take care of everything. Only then will you be prepared to own a horse. Good luck!
2006-06-16 13:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by flydogs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angela... If you are a beginner and have never owned a horse before you might want to look into leasing a horse before getting your own. They are not something you want to rush into and a truly "beginner" horse is not going to be cheap. Ask the stable you are taking lessons at if they know of someone interested in doing a partial lease or join your local pony club. The USPS is an excellent source for riding and horsemanship.
2006-06-16 13:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by b_kokoruda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact Northwind Stables in New Jersey, or SaddlebredRescue in Georgia. They rescue horses from the auctions in the Northeast, and after vet exams, and evaluations the horses are placed up for adoption. Many of these horses are young(5-7yrs) and just need a loving forever home. Also check out another chance4horses. They are in the area also and have some thoroghbreds from off the track, with papers. If possible give one of these guys a home. Not only will you get a horse, you will have saved a life.
2006-06-23 13:12:13 · answer #4 · answered by horselover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're set on one to jump it bears asking at what level? Your best bet for the size (15.1) would be a morgan or a TB cross. If you're seriously offerred a jumper off this RUN. No one gives away a sound, healthy sane jumper...even welsh ponies can run $10k and up. A larger sized Welsh, oversized POA or any number of others can do well. Your best bet would be leasing one - the cost for a seriously competitive jumper is higher than you're going to be able to pay from the sound of it. And don't forget - you can expect costs of at least $700+ per month in urban areas. (board, shoes, lessons/training etc etc etc)
2006-06-17 00:30:32 · answer #5 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that in mass. there are lots of jumping stables. Arabians are really good jumpers (not everyone believes that but those people are stupid) and arabians range from 14 all the way to 15.3 hands. but most arabs are about 15 hands. They would be an excellent first horse. very loyal and not at all spooky.
2006-06-16 13:55:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to look locally. Why not search your local classifieds? Also have your trainer ask around. Sometimes the best horses are the ones who aren't advertised.
You can also search online in places like equine.com
2006-06-28 16:34:15 · answer #7 · answered by Funchy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow if your a beginner your probably gonna get good places at your first show, no duh! i won highpoint, so i wouldn't be bragging. . . maybe someone would want to help you out if you weren't so full of yourself and you bragged all the time. . . i don't think you can handle an arabian at 13, so look for a run down oldie but goodie if your only starting. you also may need to take more lessons
2006-06-28 13:44:25 · answer #8 · answered by horsegal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if u got a grand champ u are FOR SURE a intermediate! congrats and i would help u if i can! Here is a site that may be able to help u. http://www.horsetopia.com/ GOOD LUCK!
2006-06-20 12:11:55 · answer #9 · answered by Taylor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on your ribbons and contest.
2006-06-30 00:49:05 · answer #10 · answered by ianthra2010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋