i need a new horse?

Question

i'm just moved to a new house with land and i'm soon moving my horse there too. i don't want her to be alone when i'm not there and i read about the horse buddy system. does anybody know where i can a good, trained horse(western) that's cheap to put in the pasture with my 5-year old quarter horse. it has to be close to memphis, tennessee(no more than 2 hours away) or somewhere that can give me pictures and acurate information about a horse. i need a warmblood horse that works well with kids and is easy on trails and roads. i will also need the horse to do western competition(i don't know what kind yet)--thanks

Answer 1

If you already have a horse and don't want to purchase another, why not lease a horse or offer to board a horse? Sometimes you can board an older, retired horse to just be a buddy for your QH.

Answer 2

You say you want a "buddy horse" but what you're really looking for is a competition horse. The former is a lot cheaper than the later. Also, you have very limiting standards (a cheap, well-trained warmblood within a 2 hour radius of you). That's 4 limitations, and I think it'd be hard enough to find a horse with even if you took away 1 or 2 of them. A cheap warmblood? Never heard of it, nonetheless one that's well-trained and cheap. And most warmbloods that I've ever seen (which, granted, is not many) were trained English.

Answer 3

I have horses to sell time to time and I would have to know your experience level, events you want to compete in and also ages and experieince of your children before I would attempt to find one for you. I may some on hand know that would work but without more information i dont know. I am about an hour and a half away from Memphis. I also would need to know the facilities and the amount of land you have to help make a decision on helping you find a horse. Many people get one acre and think they have enough for horses and I feel that is cruel to horses and I will not sell to people that do not have adequate room for them.

Answer 4

Lots of web sites to buy horses on. Try www.dreamhorse.com; www.equine.com; www.supremehorses.com; www.horsecity.com; www.equinenow.com. Millions of horses for sale cheap because of surplus horses not being allowed to be slaughtered even if lame. In time with so many peoplestill breeding, you'll probably be able to get one free. There are already all kinds of horses being offered free when it would have been rare to find before. It will only get worse. So if you really care and love horses, don't breed them. Horses live a long time, around twenty-five years, sometimes as long as forty-five. So there not cats or dogs. People need to think before they breed. I use and I stopped, I really do care about the horse, they are such a part of our history.

Answer 5

First of all, it is going to be hard to find a CHEAP trained, warmblood, easy on trails, good with kids and ready to show in western competition. You might consider speaking with an experienced horse person and ask for help. I'm not being rude, but it sounds like you need a bit more experience under your belt first. Good luck to you.

Answer 6

If I were you, I wouldn't rush to buy another horse. Instead, you can get a goat, donkey, or a mini for a companion for your current horse, then take the time you need to find a suitable horse to purchase instead of rushing it. If not, you could board your horse until you find a suitable companion horse. The biggest mistake you could make is to rush buying your next horse, they're expensive and a huge committment. Good luck.

Answer 7

getting a buddy for your horse is tough. getting a trained, kidsafe horse, that can compete, and cheap is even tougher. a cheap horse will be untrained or only half trained. you could look into a llama or a goat for your horse. or, just get a miniature pony for your kids.

also, pick wisely, if your horse is dominant, you have to find a companion that isn't. if they are both undominant horses, they'll work it out so that's not much to worry about.

good luck!

Answer 8

And why arnt ya moving your horse?!?!?!?!?! Your horse will be REALLLLLLLY depresed not being able to see you as much, and having to think that "oh i am not good enough for her because she had to give me another horse friend to keep me occupied and now she will think i dont need her attention any more!" Do you want your horse to be depresed?!? God, if there isnt a good enough reason not to take your horse like not enough land, well you do have land as you said and if you didnt why buy there?, and there isnt another GOOD enough reason not to move your horse where you are. Build a barn if you have to, but you all ready had the horse, why wouldnt you buy somewhere where the horse can go too?

Answer 9

Go to a horse rescue and adopt a horse. Rescues are always looking for help..... So are those horses!

Answer 10

I think that's a great idea and although I don't know for sure...have you checked with your local farm bureau or extension office? I'm sure they should have some contacts or could point you in the right direction.