Equine For Beginners 101
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1. Look for horses over the age of 7 the
older the better.
2. Look for horses that have specialized
training
3. Ask questions and listen well, if you can,
read between the lines!
4. Look for a horse that seems to be too
slow, you need slow in the beginning.
5. Be leery of anyone selling a horse,
anyone can be a horse trader.
RED FLAGS
1. Horse is already caught and saddled and
sweaty before you got there.
2. The owner will not ride him (show him)
3. Things said like "we haven't tried that with
him yet"
Unfortunately there are a lot of dishonest
people out there when it comes to horses. Be
very careful, because if you get stuck with
someone else's problem it becomes your
problem. Sometimes it can become very
costly too!
older the better.
2. Look for horses that have specialized
training
3. Ask questions and listen well, if you can,
read between the lines!
4. Look for a horse that seems to be too
slow, you need slow in the beginning.
5. Be leery of anyone selling a horse,
anyone can be a horse trader.
RED FLAGS
1. Horse is already caught and saddled and
sweaty before you got there.
2. The owner will not ride him (show him)
3. Things said like "we haven't tried that with
him yet"
Unfortunately there are a lot of dishonest
people out there when it comes to horses. Be
very careful, because if you get stuck with
someone else's problem it becomes your
problem. Sometimes it can become very
costly too!
For the most part, buying your first horse should
be a good experience. Don't worry if you get the
horse home and after a month or two, you just
don't feel like things are working out. This is
pretty common. You can sell the horse and try
again, sometimes you may go through several
horses until you find one that is just right for you.
be a good experience. Don't worry if you get the
horse home and after a month or two, you just
don't feel like things are working out. This is
pretty common. You can sell the horse and try
again, sometimes you may go through several
horses until you find one that is just right for you.
Buying your first horse is a very important step
in your overall equestrian endeavor. A good
horse will make it a pleasant experience and
cultivate your interest, on the other hand a
horse with behavior problems can destroy
your confidence and sour you completely. I
have seen this happen first hand over and
over. It is not often one has the determination
to stick with an ugly horse. When you are first
starting out. Here are some basic tips to take
with you in your search for a good first horse.
in your overall equestrian endeavor. A good
horse will make it a pleasant experience and
cultivate your interest, on the other hand a
horse with behavior problems can destroy
your confidence and sour you completely. I
have seen this happen first hand over and
over. It is not often one has the determination
to stick with an ugly horse. When you are first
starting out. Here are some basic tips to take
with you in your search for a good first horse.
A pre purchase vet check is always a good
idea, but sometimes if you are looking at
horses far from home this can be hard to
coordinate. Most of the time a if a horse looks
healthy and moves well, he is healthy but,
when purchasing a older horse or one in poor
condition, looks can be decieving. Taking
along someone who has some experience with
horses will help you evalutate the health of the
horse.
idea, but sometimes if you are looking at
horses far from home this can be hard to
coordinate. Most of the time a if a horse looks
healthy and moves well, he is healthy but,
when purchasing a older horse or one in poor
condition, looks can be decieving. Taking
along someone who has some experience with
horses will help you evalutate the health of the
horse.
| Old horses teach young riders, old riders teach young horses |
Getting a Trainer is always a good idea too.
Taking riding lessons before purchasing a
horse will give you more experience. You can
also get to know the horses for sale at the farm
or ranch you take your lessons from. Some
stables have lease to own programs too. It is a
good idea to board your new horse at a stable
instead of keeping him at your won place.
Getting advice and help from fellow stable
mates is a great advantage for the beginner.
Taking riding lessons before purchasing a
horse will give you more experience. You can
also get to know the horses for sale at the farm
or ranch you take your lessons from. Some
stables have lease to own programs too. It is a
good idea to board your new horse at a stable
instead of keeping him at your won place.
Getting advice and help from fellow stable
mates is a great advantage for the beginner.
If you plan to keep your horse on your own
property there are a few more things you need
to know right away. If your pasture has
adequate forage, you only need to supplement
your horse with salt and mineral licks and fresh
water year round. If in the winter months your
grass is dormat, you will need to supplement
with dry forage. Horses need to eat at least
twice a day. Dryed hay such as grass, alfalfa or
timothy should be feed. Average size horses
need about 15 to 20 lbs of dry forage a day.
Splitting this up for a morning and evening
feeding is better for the horse. If a horse is
keep in a stall or barn, he too will need two
feedings daily. Salt and minerals and fesh water
daily is a must for every horse.
property there are a few more things you need
to know right away. If your pasture has
adequate forage, you only need to supplement
your horse with salt and mineral licks and fresh
water year round. If in the winter months your
grass is dormat, you will need to supplement
with dry forage. Horses need to eat at least
twice a day. Dryed hay such as grass, alfalfa or
timothy should be feed. Average size horses
need about 15 to 20 lbs of dry forage a day.
Splitting this up for a morning and evening
feeding is better for the horse. If a horse is
keep in a stall or barn, he too will need two
feedings daily. Salt and minerals and fesh water
daily is a must for every horse.
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