Rural/Farm Life

Vincardog

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5. I have a horse and have had donkeys too. Start by getting to know people who have the kind of animal

Tue Apr 10, 2012, 04:26 PM

Apr 2012

you are interested in owning. Check out the local riding, reigning, hunting clubs.
Decide what you want to do with your horse.
Learn how much time and effort it takes to so that well.
Decide if you have the time energy and resources to do what ever it is.

It will take LAND. I had 5 acres to turn my animals out on. That was in TX and was not enough to FEED them.
Time. Groom them every day. Clean their stalls at least once a week. Work them at least twice a week if not more, (depending on your activity).

MONEY- aside from food and water, tack, vet bills, transportation, entry fees and trainer fees all can turn a hobby into a nightmare.
Don't forget your own togs you don't want to show up for a roping contest dressed like a dressage rider.

Structure. You need a place to keep your animal, its feed and tack

Transportation. At least a trailer and truck to pull it.

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Hey all - buying a horse [View all] Aerows Apr 2012 OP

Hi again. You're not very forthcoming with the info, so start here; Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #1

I ask questions Aerows Apr 2012 #2

I don't think you don't intend to do the right thing, quite the contrary. But I do deal with the Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #3

It takes me forever to make decisions Aerows May 2012 #9

I seriously consider everything I do. Aerows May 2012 #8

I use to ride in competition fasttense Apr 2013 #40

I was going to suggest a horse rescue group as well - TBF Apr 2012 #4

I have a horse and have had donkeys too. Start by getting to know people who have the kind of animal Vincardog Apr 2012 #5

I have the land Aerows Jan 2013 #27

The inexpensive part is buying the horse itself vanboggie Apr 2012 #6

I will have the goats, to help with the friendship Aerows Jan 2013 #28

When I was small I once told my aunt that I was going to get a horse if I had to buy one when I jwirr Apr 2012 #7

As a horse keeper for over 30 years.... Rider3 Nov 2012 #10

I'm looking Aerows Nov 2012 #11

Go for it, Aerows Rider3 Nov 2012 #13

She is huge, though Aerows Jan 2013 #21

17 hands Aerows Jan 2013 #22

Horses: LWolf Nov 2012 #12

You agree that having goats would be a good thing for a horse Aerows Jan 2013 #25

Horses aren't happy alone. LWolf Jan 2013 #32

1.) Do NOT get a mare for your first horse. beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #14

I do not understand Aerows Jan 2013 #17

Mares cycle in and out of season, LWolf Jan 2013 #33

My first horse was a mare and she was the most gentle creature in all the world. fasttense Apr 2013 #41

You make me nostalgic. nt LWolf Apr 2013 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author beam me up scottie Feb 2013 #34

Seriously, I can't imagine not liking a mare Aerows Jan 2013 #20

17H Sorrel Aerows Jan 2013 #23

Goats Aerows Jan 2013 #26

I will listen to good advice Aerows Jan 2013 #30

Exciting time of life - fulfilling that dream toby jo Dec 2012 #15

Middle aged horses are great for everyone Aerows Jan 2013 #18

Tennessee Walkers Aerows Jan 2013 #19

I picked an 8 year old mare Aerows Jan 2013 #24

I am trying not to be hard headed Aerows Jan 2013 #29

having friendly equines is a good idea, yeah? Aerows Jan 2013 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author magical thyme Jan 2013 #16

Just curious to know if you got your horse Rider3 Feb 2013 #35

I don't have the money yet Aerows Feb 2013 #36

I admire that -- Rider3 Mar 2013 #37

Good for you Aerows vanboggie Mar 2013 #38

as a lifelong horsewoman, a few suggestions magical thyme Jul 2013 #43

Have had ponies and horses through my life but would efhmc Apr 2013 #39

My 2 bits HealUS Dec 2013 #44