how long did it take to bond with them
2006-11-13 08:17:58 · 6 answers · asked by Skittles 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I have not but my brother adopted a wild mustang. That was back in late 1990 years. I remember he spent so much time with that horse. It was many firsts for that horse and got so worked up in a frenzy it ran itself straight into a gate. It took a long time for my brother to tame that horse. He needed to pay vet fees in order to get the horse and where he kept the horse was inspected. My brother didn't much like people coming around because it seemed like he was back to square one with the horse. Be patient and don't show fear but don't be foolish and think that you can take large risks around the horse. You may end up hurting yourself our the horse in my brothers case. Good luck with the adoption.
2006-11-14 11:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by janet_67_1998 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, they are already gentled down from being on the Wild Horse Preserve. They have seen people, trucks and that sort of thing so they are not totally 'wild'. The bonding process will not take that long especailly if they are younger than two and you are steady in interacting with them everyday. They are also reasonable to adopt money wise. Be prepared, because the Wild Horse and Burro Specialist may want to inspect your place before you are approved to adopt. Just remember to have patience and bribing it with a little grain isn't bad either:>) Good luck and I recommend choosing a gelding.
2006-11-13 16:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by Dena F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if this is going to be your first horse, I wouldn't suggest doing it. bonding and gentling them takes time, patience and alot of know how. even if you have owned horses in the past, getting a wild horse is soooooo different from a domesticated horse. I adopted a yearling filly and she was one of my best horses and had a blast with her. but even with all the exposure and sociailization I did with her with people and things, she was still a little untrusting of new things or places etc than what a domesticated horse would be. not all are going to be the same, they all have diff personalities etc, just as a domestic horse does but the "wild" herd instinct never leaves. so to bond with them will take some time, they have to learn to trust, some may take days others weeks or months. remember is you do adopt, think like they do not like a human and this will help so much. hope this helps and good luck
2006-11-14 23:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by cattledog_vinnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a pony myt dad got at a wild pony round up in VA. i got her for my 10th b-day and i'm 23 now so details are abit scketchy but i do knkow it wasn't long like 2 weeks but i worked with her EVERY DAY and mine had never seen anything but the herd she as in until the day they drove them out of the mountains on horse back! i can say don't over do it just let a few people around it until she gets used to you. i know you want to show it off but don't that could freak the horse out!! take your time and show the horse lots of love and affection(but no fear)
2006-11-13 18:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope i have not i dont have a farm i live in a apartment on a 4 floor lol
2006-11-13 18:00:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are next on madonnas list
2006-11-13 16:19:40 · answer #6 · answered by steve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋