are mares directly from Premarin farms a good horse for someone owning horses for the first time?

Answer 1

Yes im sure the horse would be ok just watch out for their peeing on demand~~

Answer 2

Probably not. These mares have lived in a completely static environment and many of them have been the subjects of serious mishandling. Their hormones are askew, their temperaments are unpredictable, and they can be quite a lot of horse for anyone to handle. They need the guidance of a professional trainer to help them learn how to be horses again. Even then, the mental and physical damage done by being a part of the PMU process may limit their potential as riding horses.

Don't be tempted to buy or rescue a horse because it's cheap or you feel sorry for the animal's plight. A horse is a 1200 pound, potentially dangerous animal. I've seen too many green riders take green horses from rescues or off the track only to find themselves severely over their heads. Volunteer at a rescue to get an idea of what working with these horses will be like. And for your first horse, especially if you're a novice or green rider, stick with something that has some serious mileage and will be a safe, reliable partner for you.

Answer 3

Any horse has the potential to be a good horse for someone.The opposite applies as well.I would not recommend a premarin mare to an inexperienced horse owner because these horses are not usually trained to be ridden.The preferred breed at these farms are draft horses, the bigger the better.Logically this is to keep production at its highest output.The foals are sold rather cheaply since they are only a by product.Big horses eat much more, cost much more to be shod,and need bigger more expensive gear.As a professional farrier of 12 years experience watching all types of equine interactions, I recommend any new enthusiast get help from a trainer,veterinarian,farrier, before you purchase your horse.These people can recommend ethical and knowledgeable horsemen to guide you.-

Answer 4

my first horse was a 5 yr. old QH mare. loved her! i wouldn't recommend a Premarin mare though, very little, if any training. could be difficult for a beginner to handle. find a well trained horse that will be easy to ride & care for. take someone who is knowledgeable about horses with you when you go to look at one. have this person look the horse over & take it for a ride, also ride the horse yourself to see if you are comfortable with him/her. if for some reason the seller will not let you ride the horse, pass on it. i would recommend having a vet look the horse over before you buy it. the vet could find health problems that you would never notice. it may cost you, but it could cost more in the long run if you unknowingly bought an unhealthy horse. good luck!

Answer 5

no. this would be a very bad idea for a first horse. these mares have lead hard lives often with only basic ground manners and no riding training. they need someone familiar with rehabing them from the life they have lead. some of these mares may never have seen a paddock or a curry comb. when adopting directly from the premarin farm you often cannot go and look at the horse, they send you whatever they have. that mare could be lame, old, sick, crazy or healthy, happy and fairly young. its a gamble.

Answer 6

Make sure you take in consideration that the majority of these PMU mare have very little human contact - usually they are halter broke and thats it! They are not used to being handled the way a pet horse it. They are not broke to ride, tack up, being groomed or even getting their feet handled and cleaned.

They are alot of work, and an expierenced person should handle them. I'm not say an inexpierenced person shouldn't open their heart and adopt on of these hard working mommas, just make sure they have an expierenced horse person helping them out, breaking the mare or just on the side to assist you.

Adopting a PMU mare takes a ton of patience, heart and love. Any one could do that, but for human safety.... its best to have some assistance from a expiernced horseperson.

Best of Luck.

Answer 7

My friend got 3 draft from the farm they were very tinnid & scared it took a lot of time to trust you but now when they see you coming they call out & they follow you everywhere.She had them broke.After seeing what she goes threw there very timid I myself wouldnt get one there not handled a lot.Im to old to get hurt.

Answer 8

NO. Mares are never good beginner horses because they can be very moody. like very sweet one day and very mean the next. good beginner horse: gelding