Where can i adopt a horse from?

Question

I'd like to own a horse but it's much too expensive fr me being as i am only 14. but i have a breed and a couple of colours already picked put but i need help finding a hose adoption centre in Ontario. Can somebody plzrecomend a good website.

Answer 1

I was in your same postition (except that I'm 13). I wanted a horse so bad that I started looking for one (with my parent's permissions). I didn't find one, but I found an ad in the paper that said "stall cleaning help needed-exchange for lessons, boarding, or horse lease". I started working there for lessons and eventually lease. I've worked there almost 1 1/2 months (4 days a week) and I love it, but I'm finding out that I was NOT prepared to have a horse. There is (and I cannot stress this enough) SO MUCH that you have to know before buying a horse!! Reading books about their care and such is a great way to learn about them, but books only do so much. You need hands-on work with them before getting one. If you do, I would greatly reccomend you getting a job to save some money before you get one. If you were planning on boarding it, then I would suggest that you take lessons instead. Boarding fees are $250+ a month. I'm VERY sorry to have to tell you this, but don't go and get one if you aren't prepared (mentally, physically, and financially). Maybe you could look into helping out at a local stable and do what I'm doing. :)
But if you REALLY want to find one, I know of some sites you could use (I live in the U.S.A, and they might now work for Canada, but I know some of them do.)
highlandhorses.com
horsetopia.com
supremehorse.com
freehorseads.com
horseville.com
Equine.com

Answer 2

If you can't afford to buy a horse, you probably can't afford to take care of one properly. The cost of purchase is the least of the money you will spend on a horse...believe me! Check and see what boading costs are in your area, ( likely anywhere from $100 per mo and you provide feed and hay to $350.00+ for full care) then figure $300+ per year for vet, and another $200+ for farrier, and then there are emergencies that you will need to have money in the bank to cover, and tack and equipment. A better plan would be to take some riding lessons at a local stable, and see if they will let you work off some extra "horse time", or find a neighbor with horses, and see if you can do some work for them in return for riding or lessons, or maybe they will let you help out with the horses, and that's almost as good as owning one ( and A LOT cheaper!)

Answer 3

If there are stables in your area try to take lessons or lease a horse. That will give you a better perspective of what horses are all about. I totally agree with the post that said you should focus on disposition, size and health etc.. not breed and color. Like the saying goes "Theres no bad color for a good horse." The cost of a horse is the cheapest part, the upkeep and such are what costs you the most. Try to get experience first, many horse people love to teach others about what they love. Good luck!

Answer 4

I have to agree with the first respondant. Don't think about trying to get a horse until you and your parents first have the money and a place to keep it, and do your homework and LEARN about horses first. Having and caring for a horse is MUCH more involved and labor-intensive than caring for a cat or dog. Spend your time now learning about horses; there is nothing worse than an ignorant horse owner. Just do a search on the web for horse care, or go to your local bookstore and buy some books on basic horse care. You not only have to buy feed, unless you have access to a nice pasture to keep the horse, but you will need fly repellant, grooming tools, saddle and bridle, halter, lead ropes, hoof ointment, possible feed supplements, and have regular visits from the farrier, plus much more. Above all, the horse must be healthy, sound, and well-trained.

Answer 5

I see someone already put PMU I would look there. But there still not free. And you need to have money set aside after you get a horse. I have 2 that I just ride from time to time and they aren't cheap. The feed is expensive and then they have to have there hoofs trimmed every month are two and medicine every few months. Also you want to have a little money set aside to pay for a vet if you need one. I had one of my horses colic and the vet and medecine wasn't cheap I was lucky that I had a little extra money sitting around but some of it still had to be put on a credit card.

Not to shoot you down LOL!! But just a few things to keep in mind. It would be horrible to get a horse fall in love with it and then not have the money to get it help when it's sick. You and your parents should save up for 5 or 6 months and have a at least a few hundred extra $ on top of what a horse will cost, set aside for horse emergencies. You don't have to be rich or anything to on a horse, trust me, lol, but there not cheap either.

Hope this helps you out a little.

Answer 6

Ok, first off- you should ask your parents whether it's okay, since they're the ones who ARE most likely gonna buy it!!...if they seem skeptical, like they don't think it's okay- tell them all the things you can do to take care of it. Be patient with them, or it probably won't happen =-X

Second, do you have the right home for a horse? Horses need a grassy little field of course- a big barrel of water, shade, etc. I'm sure you have a good spot for one!

Third, you shouldn't really ask this on here- look around for nearby ranches and see if they have any horses you can have! If you get a lot of nos, do ask them where a good place would be.

Hope it works out okay!

Answer 7

If you r buying a horse,don't focus on breed and color for it truly doesn't matter. Focus on size, disposition, and temperament. If you r doing a special type of riding focus on technique too. Before you start thinking of buying a horse, you should talk it over with your parents first. If you r going to buy one, you also have to figure out board and pricing. It just isn't that simple. I am 12 and i have bought a horse already. It was all messed up because the horse was too small and i truly didn't like him. You have to be positive that u want to buy a horse and that specific horse.

Answer 8

First of all i would say learn about horses. i have been riding my whole life and still dont own a horse or pony. im 12 and i co-board a horse and the barn owners of my barn have said that any of their horses i want to ride i can. and same wih others. im still learning new things and i bet you are too. i have said i am not getting one till i know most of what i can and say if your horse were to get a big gash on is leg would you know how to trat it and stop the bleeding till the vet comes? you should learn that kind of stuff. I would suggest go to a local horse barn and volenteer, take lessons, and co-board a horse and just see if you have the time for a horse. if you do i would go to kennington ontario and the ladys name is Marine. thats where my best friend got her horse and she takes very well care of them.. Good luck

Answer 9

i think when you get older and have more money you should adopt from a rescue center the horses there are always sweet but can be skittish some times but find little jobs take school and save your money i saved $200 and thats how i got my first horse but not all of them come cheep but my parents help me out woth them seeing as i am only 12 and i saved my money and now i have 3 great horses and un forunetly they all have some problems but you can always give them training no matter their age

Answer 10

If you cannot afford to own a horse, then why are you looking for local adoption centers? Please do not adopt a horse until you (and your parents, since they'll be financially responsible for this horse), are truly ready to do so.