First horse and I need help!!! Please Help?

Question

I need some tips on where, what type and anything else you feel necessary. I would prefer that you have owned a horse for at least 3 years and have experience!!!

I am going to buy a horse. I live in NY. I would board the horse at the stable I have been taking lessons at. I have only been taking lessons there since June, every week (except 3) and I take english,thinking about learning western too. I am going to learn jumping later on. Sooooo....... If you could help me that would be great.

I am going to buy a horse. I live in NY. I would board the horse at the stable I have been taking lessons at. I have only been taking lessons there since June, every week (except 3) and I take english,thinking about learning western too. I am going to learn jumping later on. Sooooo....... If you could help me that would be great. I am 13 and I don't have a price range but preferably not a horse that is over 10000.

I am going to buy a horse. I live in NY. I would board the horse at the stable I have been taking lessons at. I have only been taking lessons there since June, every week (except 3) and I take english,thinking about learning western too. I am going to learn jumping later on. Sooooo....... If you could help me that would be great. I am 13 and I don't have a price range but preferably not a horse that is over 10000.

Answer 1

Do all your research and information gathering before you decide on an animal. They are expensive creature and can get sick quickly. They need lots of care to thrive. You can't just put them in a pasture and leave them for days. It may mean up all night. And you can't just turn over in bed and sleep.

Since you didn't put your age, I am assuming you are a young person. Just be sure you are willing to make the investment in money and time.

Decide how you are going to utilize the animal and pick one that has the proper age, sex, temperament and genetic background for your wishes. Don't expect a stallion to be a docile lap dog and don't expect a 25 year old mare to run races.

Having said all that. Good luck. The joy like being owned by a horse.....just can't be explained.

Answer 2

You're buying your first horse? ..or have already bought it? You really need to give some criteria, like how old and how many years you've been riding, what you plan on doing: trail riding, showing, barrels, etc, your price range. I can help some if there is more info to go on.

EDIT: Well, as long as you have your parent's help and support on this one, I'd actually suggest a Quarter Horse or Morgan for what you're wanting. They are generally good breeds for all around western and huntseat and usually have good temperaments. Keep in mind that training and bloodlines will have an effect on these as well. I'd suggest asking somebody where you get lessons to go along to look at horse prospects and always have a veterinarian come do a vet check before you commit to buying anything. Good luck :-)

Answer 3

First tip - take a trainer or your riding instructor with you to look at/try out horses. Find one that you like, AND the trainer/instructor thinks is a good fit for you.

Next - make sure you get the horse vetted prior to the purchase. If the owner/seller does not want to wait for a vet check, if they put pressure on you, saying "I have three other people ready to buy this horse right now!" DON'T buy it!

Do NOT purchase your first horse from an auction - you don't know enough to know if you are getting a good horse, or a problem.

See if there is a horse rescue in your area with any horses to adopt. If not, go to a reliable breeder/dealer.

Make sure you have a place to keep your horse before you buy it - many people are surprised at the cost of boarding a horse.

Make allowances in your budget for regular vet checks and farrier visits.

Don't worry about getting a registered horse, unless you are planning on showing it in breed-association sanctioned shows. Just get a horse that is trained and proficient in the type of riding you do (English, Western, trail riding, jumping, barrel racing, etc.)

If you do not know how to ride, forget about buying a horse until you have mastered the basics of riding.

My experience - in my lifetime, my husband and I have owned several dozen horses and ponies, we were pleasure (non-competitive) trail riders for almost 20 years, and we operated a boarding stable for our landlord for several years.

Answer 4

Well, sounds like you have enough money to take care of a horse since 10,000 was not a lot of money to you. But you have only been taking lessons riding, you need some knowledge of horses all around. You know, teeth issues, hooves, what types of food to feed at what time of year. At thirteen make sure you really want a horse and that it is not a fad just because you want to and your parents have the money.

Answer 5

You should put this in the horse section. You should also add more details. Do you already have the horse? Are you looking for a horse? Where are you? Will you board the horse or have it at home?

Owning a horse is a HUGE responsibility and is pretty expensive. There are many many things that need to be done to keep one of these animals healthy. Please put more detail into your question.