Im getting a horse soon! what do i need?

Question

im getting a horse soon! (adopting) what do i need for the daily maintnence and care of the horse and stable? thanks! =)

Answer 1

Congrats on the new addition. There are a lot of things you'll need to prepare for your new arrival.
You'll need brushes, combs, horse shampoo and conditioner, mane and tail detangler, hoof pick, hoof lotion, mane and tail ties, a proper vet emergency kit for equines, horse blankets and sheets, fly masks, fly spray, Iodine wash, dewormer, stethoscope, proper tack if she is ridable, proper horse bedding if she is stalled, over reach(bell boots) boots, splint guards, stall and hay pick, wire cutters, halters, lead ropes, lunge line, lunge whips, and wheel burrow.

This is only the beginning of what you need.

The most important thing I can tell you to have is two of everything- you may never know when something will break or go missing.
Also always have two veterinarians, farriers, and feed and hay supply. You will never know if one or the other is available so be safe.

Hope this helped, good luck and happy trails

Answer 2

You really don't give us enough information to fully understand your situation. If you're leasing a horse, is the horse staying with the owner or would you be moving it? What sort of stabling/pasture/turnout conditions? Are you going to be responsible for full or partial care of the horse? Who is going to make the decisions on where to buy feed, what the horse will be fed and who is responsible for doing the feeding? And don't forget hoof care as well as vaccinations that are required to keep the horse healthy. And YES, a horse will need to be fed in the morning. And again in the evening, and sometimes in between. A horse's digestive system is designed to have something in it pretty much all the time, so letting it go without roughage (hay/pasture grass) for an extended time can result in a colic (research colic - lots to learn here) situation. And don't forget providing water free choice (whenever the horse wants to drink) is VERY important. No, you don't need to know "everything there is to know" before you get a horse. It really does sound like you need to learn quite a bit more before you are ready to undertake the care of a horse. They are big expensive animals that require a lot of attention. Hopefully the adults in your life realize this and will provide you with the guidance you will need. I was your age once and very horse crazy (still am! LOL). I lived on a farm and my dad finally relented and bought me a horse. I now realize how ill prepared I was, although I had read and read and read some more. That first horse relationship didn't go that well and I could have been seriously hurt. Hopefully you'll receive more help with your first horse than I did. Best of luck to you. :)

Answer 3

You will need some grooming supplies. Brushes, combs, medical wrap, fly spray, detangler, some medical sprays. In addition you might need leg wraps, or a blanket depending on the weather where you live. If the stable you are going to keep the horse at doesn't feed for you, then you will need a LOT of hay and feed. Saddles, bridles, riding pads, halters, and leads are also something you'll need.

When we first got a horse, it felt like we were just picking up one of everything at the store...it's expensive, but all well worth it.

Answer 4

you will need feed (unless you live in a place with good pasture at the moment). You will want some oats or molasses cookies as a treat (not to many oats a day or he can founder). You will want a comb for the mane and tail... a mud brush and a regular brush. A hoof pic (get a couple, they are cheap and small... easy to lose). A halter with a lead rope (get one where the lead rope unsnaps.. they are very handy).. A bridle and saddle and saddle blankets for riding. Make sure he has a shelter from the rain and wind

Your occasional costs will be a farrier to trim hooves every 2-3 months or so (that is like 25 dollars)
Hay in winter depending on where you live and straw for bedding
and once a year for a vet to give it shots (they come out there if you need them too)

Answer 5

I'm assuming for your question you have never owned a horse before. You should definitely read up on horse husbandry. You will need to have the proper equipment if you want to ride the horse, grooming equipment, proper food, a good supply of hay, water buckets, and shaving for bedding. Some horses enjoy some environmentally enriching toys in their stalls. Good luck and good for you for adopting!

Answer 6

Well you need 2 acres of land per horse!!

Answer 7

hay feed, haulter lead anyking of grooming. if you are going to ride of course tack. wheelbarrow, general barncare things. we just got a barn and horse. the barn is rundown it will be alot of work but its worth it in the end

Answer 8

make sure that they have plenty of food and water.
if possible brush them
give them lots of love
clean their stable and put down fresh straw

Answer 9

I don't know anything about them.I just want to tell you be carefull.I know someone who fell dawn from horse and died.She was only 26.

Answer 10

Alot of time--patience and money!