Horse Care?

Question

Right now im only 13 but i love horses and when im older i want some horses i know they are alot to handle but i love horses i dont want websites unless there really good i want strait answers heres me Questions.\

1.How much a week would i spend on food.

2.Is a appaloosa a good horse for normal riding.

3.And is there any breeds you shouldn't breed with other breeds.

4.is there a difference in behavior in male and female.

5.Who is a good vet to have come and check on you hose in indiana.

if you cant answer all of them its okay just answer atleast one plz ill give points to all good answerss

Answer 1

a week of food would be about maybe  $100

Answer 2

1. Depends on your area

2. Yes, ALL horses are (unless they are above 20)

3. No...

4. Stallions are hard to handle and are only for EXPERIENCED horsepeople. Geldings and mares are usually pretty calm.

5. ?

If you want to own horses when you get older, take riding lessons. After you've been riding for a few years, lease a horse, just to get a feel of the hard work, then after a few months of leasing, ask your trainer if they think your ready for horse ownership...

Answer 3

1.  you usually buy things in bulk (for example: once a month you buy supplements if your horse takes them, once a month if your horse is on grain, and most likely once a month on a ton or so of hay.), it all depends on your area where you live and the local costs, if you pickout and load the hay yourself its usually cheaper.

2. any breed of horse is usually good for general riding, it depends on their behavior and temperment.

3. a draft with a mini? =]

4. yes there is a difference. Stallions can be very psycho and hot. Mares can be nasty when they're in heat, but when they arent they can be on either end of the scale calm and easy to work with to hot and nasty. Geldings are known to be fairly level headed with great temperments and can be used in all types of riding with any level of rider. For a beginner I would stay far away from stallions until you have a lot of experience with horses under your belt. It just depends on the horse's temperment, mare or gelding.

Answer 4

A week 40. I am 13 too and i have a palimino female. It dosent matter if its female or male but if it is a male, make sure its fixed..... Appaloosas are good horses but make sure you know what you are doing before you get one. I had a past experience with a bad horse. umm good luck. the food cost is with hay and sweet feed.

Answer 5

#1 - with feed and hay at least $100.00

#2- apps are great horses, i wouldn't worry so much of the breed it the temperament to look for

#4 - with a male make sure that it is gelded otherwise they do get a bit wild if they are re around females

#5- check your area for a "equine vet" thy specialize in horse care

hope it helps

Answer 6

Ok, well i cant answer all of them, but i can answer a few.

1. it really depends on how many horses you have, what it cost, and how much you feed out.

2. An Appy is a great horse for any type of riding, if they are trained right.

3. ? srry i dont no

4. A gelding is the best to get if your a beginer, you dont have to worry about much. Mares you have to worry about them getting in heat and then they can be very mean! Stallions can be extremly hard to handle.

5. srry i dont no this 1 either

Answer 7

1.Your feed costs varies region to region. Here in L.A. we are paying $18 per bale, average 1 bale per horse per week. Older horses add some supplements, figure $100 per month per horse. Your costs will be less if you find grower direct hay or pasture.

2. A horse is a horse. 3 of the worst horses I ever dealt with were Appys,but then 3 of the best were Appys too! If you want an Appy, get an Appy. And if it doesn't work out, sell it and get another that does.

3.You should breed for type and temperment. Don't breed just to breed.

4. Mares do come into estrus and can be "horsey" but a good mare will work her heart out for you. My 3 best lesson horses right now are all mares.But before he retired my very best horse ever was a gelding.It'll be temperment you're looking for , not just s*x.

5 Go to the local stables and ask for vet references. You'll get as many opinions on that as you will trainers and shoers. Find a vet that you feel comfortable talking to and doesn't automatically do the most expensive thing. The older vets are usually more flexible and have a lot of good insight due to years of experience

Answer 8

1) depends where you live and it fluctuates-feed is very high right now

2) Appys are great horses if trained properly like any other breed they have distinct manerisms and traits

3) mixing breeds is for professionals-right now Percheron crosses are popular-as are Freisians X's

read up on each breed and find what suits you and your life style

4) yes very much so-both are fabulous if trained and housed properly i.e dont have a mare going into heat with a stud nearby

5) call your local boarding facilities and see who they use, ask around and  then interview them.

Answer 9

to own a horse, you probably should be riding for at least 3 to 4 years. i'm 13 and have been riding for 5. but i only lease a horse. that is the best way to get experience before you buy one, lease or half-lease.

1. lol idk i dont own one but it would depend on if you have like a horse with special needs [like respiratory problems]  or if he needs to eat special feed etc. i assume around $100 just for regular feed [usually sweet feed and several bales of hay]

2. Appaloosas are great horses... as long as they are trained lol. My aunt had one and when i was 3, he would let me sit on his back and walk around. i used to ride one and he was a great hunter/jumper.

3. ummm no i'm pretty sure there isnt. but i mean i know you cant breed like a clydesdale with a fallabella lol... but you dont want to be breeding when you havent even owned a horse yet.

4. you do not want a stallion. they are only for breeding or very very experienced riders. they are crazy especially when it comes to mares in season. geldings are the best. they are sweet and calm and great riding horses. since you've never owned a horse you'd want a gelding. mares are good too, but  they tend to be tempermental when in season.

5. ummm i dont live in indiana. but you can ask the barn you ride at who they're vet is or just look around. im sure there are plenty where you live.

im not an expert but i hope this helps :]