I'm buying a horse for my daughter. but is the horse good for her?

Question

my daughter:

likes speed

a joker

loves horses

has 15 years of experience

has ridden ex-racehorses,trick horses,and rescued horses

Horse:

Black

High Strung

Stallion

father is a racer

mother is a jumper

hard to contral, needs firm leg,steay hand.

5 years old

shys at animals

Answer 1

This sounds like a good horse if she is looking for a project. some of the high strung will go away if you geld him so you won't have to worry bout that. if you like riding you should check him out an see if you can handle him of corse if you guys can't handel him that won't be good. hope i helped a lil.

Answer 2

i dont buy a horse untill i have seen it in person and ridden it on my terms and at my time.that being said and from the discription he sounds like a handfull and if she is used to handling a horse like that then i dont see a problem with him being a stallion(soon to be a gelding).you have to look at how they benefit each other and how much of a head does this horse have.he still has a couple of years before he quiets down and gets mentaly mature so you have some working room for training.the biggest thing is that the horse and your daughter get allong and the only way to find that out is to get them together.some horses prefer males and some prefer females.

Answer 3

i thought u were just pregnant with your first child.. and scared that she would grow up woth no dad... liar. seriously get a life. those things really happen to people.

Answer 4

Is your daughter one of those "I cna't hit a horse" people.  Stallions that are hard to control can become aggressive.  I have also seen them become extremely protective of female handlers (and I do NOT mean in a good way).  I have seen such studs try to kill.  Not a good combination.  The stud is not a good horse for anyone to ride and unless a handle can be put on him he should be gelded no matter what his conformation or lineage.

It takes 6 months to two years before a stallion calms down and if he was ever bred he may never completely calm down.  But then again you should already know this if you have had as much experience as you say.  But in that case why did you ask a question when you knew the only logical answer is NO?

Answer 5

LMFAO ur daughters 16

liar

u said in an answer u ahad a baby at 13

adn posted a question saying u are pregnant at 11 1/2

Answer 6

I don't think stallions are good riding horses unless they are being ridden by a very experienced rider. I would get gelding or mare. A high-strung, hard-to-control, spooky stallion is a recipe for disaster. Here are some sites where you can find a more suitable horse:

www.equine.com (my favorite)

www.equinenow.com

www.horsetopia.com

www.equinehits.com

www.dreamhorse.com

www.horsefinders.com

www.horseonsale.com

www.horseclicks.com

www.horseville.com

www.agdirect.com

www.freehorseads.com

www.hoobly.com

www.livedeal.com

www.bestfarmbuys.com

Answer 7

...but if you're her MOTHER, and you've been riding since you were a child yourself, and popped her up on a pony as soon as she could walk, why on earth do you need the opinion of a bunch of strangers on the internet regarding what horse is or is not suitable for her?  You really should know - you're her mother, for crying out loud!

Sounds to me like another one of those kids pretending to be their parents...

Answer 8

If I read your question right, you say she already has 12 horses.  Why, exactly, does she need a 13th?  It's physically impossible for any one human being to care for, ride, and train, 12 horses by themself.  Not if you're doing it properly, spending individual time with every horse, every day.  It sounds more like you should be selling a horse (or several horses) than buying one.  

Quite franky, this question looks more like a fake question some horse-crazy 12-year-old posted just for fun than a serious question from a mature adult experienced horseperson...  any adult with the experience you claim to have would not need advice to tell them that the horse you describe is more likely to injure or kill their daughter than to become a safe riding horse.

Answer 9

NO.

Answer 10

Yeesh, sounds like fun, not.  Just because your daughter *could* handle "a lot of horse" doesn't mean she wants to or ought to handle "a lot of horse" on a daily basis for the rest of the horse's life.  If she wants a project horse, then maybe - with the provision that it be gelded, assuming that it's not breeding quality.  If she doesn't want a project horse (or can't handle a project, experience-wise) then pass on him.

The most important thing is to have your daughter try any potential purchases - several times - before you buy.  Horses make AWFUL surprise gifts, so please don't not let her in on this.

If you don't feel you know enough about horses to make an informed decision, don't rely on your daughter to do the decision-making (assuming she isn't an adult).  Get a riding instructor or other knowledgeable, experienced adult to help you assess potential purchases.

Answer 11

If she already has 12 horses, buying one more shouldn't be an option.  Can she work all 12 in a day?  Does she work the 12 she has each day (Or at least spend quality time with them?)  I think it would be wiser NOT to get her another horse unless she sells one or more of the 12 she already has.

Later:

I LOVE paint's answer!  I'd make another comment about putting the Breyer's back in their perspective boxes and on the shelves, BUT....

Answer 12

How old is your daughter?  I personally don't think a spooky stallion is a good horse for anyone.  Stallions especially are known to be unpredictable.  

Just because your daughter can manage a difficult horse, doesn't necessarily mean that buying her a huge challenge is safe or the right idea.  

I would pass on the stallion and find a mare (not quite as dangerous as a stallion, but still providing a challenge) with more training under her belt.

Answer 13

TROLL.

I just read a recent question of yours. I thought you said you are 11 and pregnant and now you have a 16 year old daughter. Wow, time really flies with you doesn't it?

How about you get of the computer and play out side, you stupid idiot troll. You freakin' idiot.

Answer 14

you know the ability of you and your daughter and a horse is what the owner makes it so if you have time to devote (which it sounds like you do) I think this horse will be a great adition to your family

good luck!!!!

Answer 15

A horse will be good for your daughter to teach her responsibility. Even if she has experience working on horses at a stable or something, when it is actually her's she needs to tend for it 24/7. As for the horse you have lined up, horses change with some good training. I personally think it is good the horse is high strung, this will make it a challenge for your daughter. Good luck with your decisions.

Answer 16

dont buy her another horse if she had 12 already. She should be giving those horses tlc instead of wanting more

Answer 17

Didnt you just say that you are 11? and yet you have a 16 year old daughter?

Answer 18

sometime lots of experience doesnt mean much when it comes to getting your first horse. its almost like after you babysat for 15 years it doesnt make you inclined for a baby tommorw you know? the first horse you get needs to be a confidence builder something that will take you places youve never been before.  with this horse id take a step back and just look at what you typed, hes highstrung,stallion,cant control, needs leg, steady hand, shy at animals. idk if your plannin on showing but he doesnt seem like the one youd want to take hed be really excited and anything and lots of people bring their pets to shows. also he is bery young which means youll have a great deal to teach him youll also have to get him gelded( but its your choice) if he isnt gelded most barns may decline him. but i think, idk how much your willing to pay for him, but if you have enough money id invest in a nother horse. though your daughter has ridden lots of spirited horses it may jsut mean shes a really good rider but if you have your own horse its no fun waking up everyday having to wonder how youlld get hurt. beleive me i know i had a crazy horse. but htats what i think. if you think your daughter is capable of this horse, she probably is, you know her best. good luck!!

here is some websties to search horses on.

www.equisearch.com

www.equinehits.com

www.horsetopia.com

www.dreamhorse.com

www.equine.com

www.horseforsale.com

also look in your local tack shops, and some tack shops have classified books for horses.

good luck finding the right horse!!!

Answer 19

WOW I THINK YOU ARE THE BIGGEST LIAR I KNOW!

(I was reading your about me (which sounds completely fake.) and looking at your questions... your 18, your in HIGH SCHOOL, you have a little sister that you think is immature and sucks at riding, you have 6 children, a 16 year old daughter... which means you had her when you were 2 years old, she has 12 horses, you supposedly have been riding since you were 3 and you've been riding for 12 years... so that would make you 15 years old and you think you know everything.)

Answer 20

she sounds like a good rider. she has 12 horses now dose she need anyone and a stallion no less.

Answer 21

Take the stallion out with a halter hold the halter in 1 hand and a whip or a rope in the other then make the horse go in circles wile you whip behind him so he will keep going and be nice and calm if you are calm then they are usually calm

Am i being to bossy or anything???

Answer 22

It sounds like she could handle the horse, but there are other things to look at. You need to look at the horse's conformation, brains, and personality. If he's not good in all three then he's a waste of space. If he's high strung he could be nervous or have a lot of energy. Neither one is a bad thing since he can be given confidence and the energy worked off, but if he's aggresive or anything like that then he's no good. If he's 5 then he probably doesn't have alot of experience under his belt. The question that I have is why are you buying her another horse when she has twelve in her name. I'm 21 and only pay for one horse and take care of 9. I can barely keep up.

Answer 23

Absolutely NOT.  I can't even believe that this is a REAL question.  It is difficult to believe that someone with your described experience would even pose such a ridiculous idea.  Bad joke maybe?  What a waste of time and energy.

Answer 24

that is a amazing horse than but does yer daughter love horses? does she race them? needs lots of love and big responisblity ..i think its good just has a dog or cat any animal has long has yer daughter is fine with it :)