How to take care of a horse?

Question

I need costs, food etc.

Please don't say I shouldn't get a horse because I am willing to learn everything.

I already know a lot but not enough.

Please give me care info and costs and hooves, and feed and what type of horse is best.

I am 13 and I will be boarding at a stable that can help me a lot.

But right now I need average cost of vet/farrier etc.

Oh and I'd like a small horse.

I'd give her so much attention and I wouldn't just ride her, I'd care a lot for her.

Passion.

I'd name her Passion. Or Blossom.

Please answer!

No smart aliks! =D

Answer 1

A good beginner horse can cost in the thousands, and may be old, too.

Vets and farriers range in prices, but good ones will be over the hundreds for one visit.

When you look for a horse, it's important to look at the bloodlines and see who the sire is.

If you've got a job that can pay for all of this, great, but at 13, it's hard. I know.

If you've ridden before, then you can cut the cost of training and lessons, which will be fairly expensive.

But, if you try hard for this, then I'm sure it'll happen.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Be forewarned: Owning a horse can be extremely expensive.

please be sure you are able to take on the financial load before buying your horse.  

shoeing needs to be done about every month or at most about every six weeks. if you are going to be boarding then there is usually a farrier that will come to the barn and will take care of the horses, but you'll have to talk to the owner to be sure. and when i had my horse shoeing cost about $120 every time.

vet costs just depend on the horse. there's really no way to predict that. when seeing a horse that you might buy, ask the seller if the horse has any health concerns, if he has a healthy digestive system etc. sometimes the seller will hide these problems or downplay them so t's best to have a vet check out the horse before any deals are made.

depending on where you live, the cost of all these services will vary.

you alluded that you'd be interested in a mare, but for a 13 year-old a gelding might be a better choice. they usually have better temperaments than mares and are easy to handle.

my favorite breed is the quarter horse. they're about medium sized but can be smaller horses too. they have awesome personalities and are incredibly smart and sweet. definitely a great first horse.  

Answer 4

The costs vary depending on the horse and the livery.

I suggest you don't look for any type of horse in particular just something that will be calm and preferably 8 years+.

Seeing as you actually acknowledge that you need to learn more I would advise you to spend time working at the stable and doing the general chores. Learn what you need beforehand or it could turn out very badly.

I also wouldn't suggest a small horse because you need to remember you will grow and the last thing you want is to outgrow the animal just as you start to get attached. Something 14.2 - 15.2 would be better.

Answer 5

The easiest way to know exactly about the costs and food and everything is to talk to your riding instructor or stable owner or someone that has their own horse. its best to talk to someone face to face y'know but i have my own horse and i can probably give you some advice.

if you want a smaller horse you should try a welsh but that might be too small. i have a welsh x and i have almost out grown her im 13 aswell. ill probably be getting a horse soon not a pony.. any way back to the question, you should try australian riding pony also a bit small but pretty strong. you should really ride the horse you are thinking about bying and see if it suits you and ask the owner about its behaviour. you can also lease it before you buy it to get to know it a bit better. if your thinking about farir and vetrinarian fees i dont know alot about that stuff because my pony doesnt need shoes and has never gotten sick or in need for a vet so yea. care, well your horse will need to be excersized and groomed regularly which you probably already know. It will need to be fed, rugged (if needed) muccking out of the stall ad stuff like that, fresh water and they like to be let out in a paddock once in a while to graze. well theres alot more to it but thats all i can think of right now so hope it helps

Answer 6

I agree with the other contributor.... a gelding would be far better for a 1st horse...I will go a bit farther and say a horse over 10-12yrs too.

Younger, they are not as settled.  You need one that has been well broke (trained, not green broke).  This is the horse that is going to teach you to be a horseman...you need to be able to trust him.

And again a small quarter horse would be better then most other breeds.  Something around 14hands, maybe a bit shorter should do

you for the first few years.

You don't say what your level of riding skill is?

Or if you are actively taking lessons at this point.

If you have a teacher...that person more then likely would be willing to help you look for a suitable first horse.

Answer 7

I don't know the exact cost but i know a horse is very expensive. It does take alot of looking after but i think its great that you sound so prepared to learn and care for a horse. They are lovely animals-i have one myself that i share with a friend.

I would recommend one that is not to young because he might need breaking in etc. but not to old so that he could be stiffening up. between about 8-15years would be best.

I'm glad you realise that it's not all about the riding and instead its alot about caring for the horse too. Any pet needs lots of love and attention in order to build up a good bond with it.

If you are going to a stables that can help you alot, then if i were you i would talk to them about costs. See what prices they have to pay per a horse.

With your attitude and your willing to learn and care for a pet, i think with a bit of research, you will make a great owner.

Good luck and i hope you find the right horse :)  

Answer 8

i did not say you should not get a horse but that you should wait a while first like you said you live in the city because your dad and you moved off the farm, plus the fact that your thirteen. besides your dad would have to pay for the horse and the care and where you are going to board the horse at.i said that you should wait on getting a horse for a while keep volunteering and working out stables that have horses your learn and grow in experiences of working around horses and that would help you to know more before buying a horse. as you said that you know alot about horses "but not enough" that right there says that you might not be ready yet.

just keep getting riding lessons and volunteering first that should be first and maybe your dad is not ready to buy a horse first and the reason as to why he moved off the farm and owning one takes alot of responsibility to care and feed for. they require alot of attention one that you may not have cause you live in the city and go to school right now.