Who eles wishes they had a horse? If you have one, please let me know what it's like!?

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I do! I wish I had a black Stallion, and a Buckskin Mare. I think horses are really beautiful! If you have one, please tell me what kind you have, and what it is to take care of it. I took riding lessons a year ago. I learned the RIGHT way, first learing how to muck stables, then brush, hose, and saddle the horse, as well as how to put the bridle on ( I had to get get it from the pasture up the hill, so i had to coax it,so I could put the lead rope on.). (i never used a bridle with a bit, because the horse I rode was so obedient). I also learned how to pick hooves, and feed and water the horse. then, I learned how to ride. The horse I rode was a beautiful bay. I live in the mountains, and i got to the point where I could canter o a cliff! I could also do barrels and figgure 8's. Unfortunately, on of my riding teacher's horses died and another got caught in barb-wire (it was really bad), so I had to stop taking lessons.

Answer 1

Ah i have three beautiful horses two mares and one gelding. Duro, Hokee, and Trinket. I love them dearly and I HAVE Hokee who is a buckskin mare she and Duro are maybe ten years old. They are wonderful horses now Trinket i got a few years ago so he is only two and a half and so full of hisself.
Sounds like you went about all of your training with horses the exact way i was tought which is the correct way. Learn all you can about them which means read read read..I read about them on the internet even after we had them cause we have had them since i was younger. Maybe with your love for horses which is so like mine has always been you can try to find someone else close by to help you out. Maybe in exchange for a riding lesson you can help with feeding and brushing the horses? I hope you have someone that will work out good for you.

Anyhow, what its like...wow its great I love watching them in the pasture from our house and them romping and playing....omg they to me are THE most beautiful on earth. My three are registered quarter horses and Hokee is also a registered buckskin.. She is though my least favorite to ride duro is my favorite . She is from the Duro Go Diamond blood line of a famous racing horse from years ago. I haven't been as well as i used to be but, i always first thing in my day is to go to my horses and start feeding them and then brushing, doing stalls just once in awhile my brothers do those usually. Anyhow, they sure kept me good company growing up and in the winter I still today decorate their stalls and the barn. I love it. I so agree with you on how you feel about the horses I wish you can have one you would be a great owner and trainer. Too bad you don't live in Ohio! I could use a good friend and my horses do not get ridden as much as they should espically trinket being so young. Anyway good luck to you and i hope you get one one day ...Anymore questions just email me through yahoo in fact i may still have some photos of them on my computer to send if interested. Take care Samantha

Answer 2

Hang on, I have a list *reaches in back pocket* Champions are not always bought. The last horse I placed at Congress with I bought for 4-H 5 years prior and cost me 2k. Horses are prey animals. Humans are predators. Ever seen a lion give a zebra a head-hug? Did it end well for the Zebra? Quit trying to give new or strange horses head hugs. Spurs and bits are not torture devices any more than a car is homicide on wheels. It is all in how they are used. Horses aren't big dogs and mini's are not living My Little Ponies. No, training horses is NOTHING like the movie "The Horse Whisperer" and showing them is not like the show Rodeo Girls. Horses are more like a lifestyle than a hobby. Having horses for a long time doesn't make you an expert. Plenty of old uneducated horsefolk True horsemanship begins on the ground Don't take yourself too seriously. Loads in the horseworld do. Pride cometh before the epic eff up. And when ya do goof, laugh and keep drivin'

Answer 3

I work extensively with some of my clients horses, as well as train and show my own.

To be realistic, you wish you had a black stallion,and buckskin mare, who acted like geldings.
Right now I own an eight year old bay AQH stallion, a five year old AQH gelding, and a two year old soon-to-be Appendix gelding.
I have strictly show Western Pleasure and Huntseat for about nine years now, and I have been riding for about thirteen, so I have seen my share of people come and go.

If it is your passion, go for it! But be aware that "wishing and wanting" is different than actually owning.

The biggest problem I have seen is monetary. People don't have the finacial means to pay roughly 3-500 dollars a month in board, vet and farrier bills, much less the oh-so-overpriced show circuits.
Time is a big constraint too. Especially during winter months when it is cold or gets dark soon, many avoid the barns.

If I haven't made owning a horse sound too much as a drudgery...I would suggest leasing a horse and trying to continue with lessons...:)

Answer 4

I am an owner of 15 horses right now and I absolutely love it. I raise American Paint Horses. I have my own stud which is very gentle and very easy to handle. But he is still a stud and you never let your guard down. If you plan on having a stud and a mare make sure that you are able to keep them separated unless if you are breeding them of course. Studs can get alittle high strung when it comes to a mare around.
We have a few of the horses that we use on trail rides and just pleasure rides. have alot of fun with them. Mine are spoiled I spend alot of time with them.
It also takes quite a bit of money to keep horses. Especially if you don't have a place to keep them and you have to pay for boarding. I am lucky that I don't have to do that. I have seen alot of people just go and buy horses and throw them out in a pasture and not do anything with them and I hate that. A horse needs and wants attention.
If you get some horses then I am sure that you will really enjoy them like we have. I won't ever give them up as long as i can afford it.

Answer 5

It sounds like you are quite the equine enthusiast. I breed and train miniature horses and I show Arabians. I also rescued a Thoroughbred mare out of pitty who likes to pretend she's an Arab. I have 4 mini stallions, 8 mares and 4 on the way. I am a full time college student running a breeding and training program and I rent out 25 stalls for boarding to help me pay my bills and college expenses. They are A LOT of work and the key is persistence, but owning horses is worth it. You should find another trainer so you can start riding again or get a mini and keep it in your yard providing you have enough space (2-3 acres should do) and a knowledgeable friend/ parents to assist you when you need it. good luck.

Answer 6

I had a quarter horse mare. She ended up dying at 23 due to a problem with her spleen. Surgery would have been $7000, and the vet advised against it due to her age, and because it only had a 70% success rate. I loved my mare. She was stubborn in the arena, but wonderful on the trail once I broke her of galloping back to the barn. Her name was Pretty Girl.

I miss her dearly and will have another someday, but right now I need to concentrate on my son and his sports/education, as well as my own education.

One more thing...stallions can be VERY dangerous if you have a mare around. If you get horses, which I hope you are able to, please don't keep a stallion near your mare.

Answer 7

I have 5 horses 2 i lent two a friend and when she moved she kinda took the horses with her so i don't know where they r but the other 3 r 1 quater horse he is a blood bay used from mustering, 1 arab for breeding and 1 quaterhorse x Appaloosa and i use her from trail riding

Answer 8

I have a sorrel 7 year old Morgan/QH cross mare. Owning your own horse is very rewarding and time consuming. Me being a high school student trying to get into a good school while simultaneously taking a difficult course load and working a part time job, I don't know how I would do it if my horse wasn't at a boarding barn. I get the fun of cleaning her private parts, driving to the barn in icy weather to put on her blanket, walking her when she gets sick(always in cold, wet weather when I want dinner and aren't dressed for the weather), worrying over every detail, etc.

But I also get the joy of hearing her nicker when I come up, and being the one to take her from a Green broke bucking bronco to the little mare that everyone loves and will do anything.

Answer 9

I've had a paint which I guess was favorite because he was so aggravating and hard to ride. But he was good to ride because rattlesnakes, and pumas didn't spook him. But I'll admit it I did sort of spoil him. I was about the only one he would let ride him. Also had a Tenn Walker didn't like too much good horse just didn't like the gait. Had Justin Morgan which was ok, long winded could go all day. And quarter horse, not good for all day work compared to quarter horse.

But you have to keep in mind you get a horse it is not like at riding school. Cleaning his stall is a daily affair, so is feeding and grooming him. And that is 7 days a week 365 days a year. You just don't park him and forget about him when you are not riding him.
You might as well plan on getting up 2 hours earlier than you do now so you can get his stall or corral cleaned out, Get him fed and watered. Clean his hoofs of muck so they don't get infected with bacteria,
Then when you get home first thing you are going to have to do is clean his stall or corral again, Groom him, fed and water him, first thing before you do anything else.
You can forget about taking off with your friends after shop shopping or going to the mall. You are going to have to get home and take care of your horse.
They are a lot of work and responsibility. You had better be prepared for it.

Answer 10

you're off to a great start. i've had a thoroughbred, quarter horse, 2 appys, 2 mixed drafts, 3 ponies, and a couple of others that i took from abusive homes. then gave them away to good homes. try to find a stable you can help out in. i loved having horses, but they can get expensive. and after 5 or 10 years you can get tired of the work. i got my first stable job when i was 5 yrs., in exchange for riding. 35 yrs later i still prefer taking care of horses. but i like caring for other peoples horses and letting them pay the bills. most recently, until 2002 i cared for 30 standardbred mares and their foals.