I am about to buy a horse and i need to know wat typr of horse i should get wat type of supplys i need to buy?

Question

i need to know....

gender

age

weight

breed

etc.

Answer 1

hi gender makes no difference, age if its your first horse about 9/12, weight and breed will depend on your weight and if you want a quiet hack or top show horse,buying a horse is a minefield,some tips, arange a time to view horse tell them to leave it in the field till you get there, take a very very exsperianced person with you,see how easy it is to catch to groom to tack up,allways get the owner to ride it first not there friend or anyone else,dont accept excuses like they have a bad back ect,if they wont ride it walk away!!!!! ride the horse in sandschool and out in trafic if you like it then go back another day and ride again if its still ok then arrange a vet check and get blood tests done cus they could have doped it up, if all is still well write up a contract saying the horse is fit healthy and no vices ect the amount you are paying and that if the horse is not as stated you want a full refund get them to sign it before you make payment,also its a good idea to ask for their farriers name and vets and ask if it is ok to contact them and ask about the horse, make sure the horse has a passport and check it carefully and dont pay them untill the passport is in your hand,ive prob left out a few things but be carefull and good luck   ps have you thought about having a horse on loan before you buy one, or loan with view to buy if you get on well with it? they can cost a lot of money to keep apart from the basics stable, farrier, jabs,dentist, food hay straw, insurance,there could be unexpected vet bills and other costs, and hard work to look after properly,and when you get one you will need to spend an awfull lot of time with the horse to build up a bond and mutual trust,i have a 14,3 haflinger gelding and know a lot of people with haflingers all of them are calm and loving and very laid back,(there are prob some that arnt tho) if you find the right horse the cost hard work and time you spend is well worth it,but dont rush into it take your time :-)

Answer 2

no, what you need to know is you're goals for riding, your current skill level, and have a trainer help you out.

age-state of mind, tell the truth only reason i personally look at age for myself is because i want to train a horse. (there for me buying an older horse that is already trained to a certine extent isnt smart of me) for you, ask a trainer.

gender-doesnt matter, cept if you want a stallion to breed.(i'm sure you're not going to do much horse breeding) mares tend to do their mare thing that so many here talk bout *(ive never had a problem with the mare i owned, guess i was lucky).

weight- anything healthy for that horse.

breed/color-really doesnt matter unless you're doing breed specific showing/breeding.

equipment: i could give you a list 3 pages long.  are you boarding the horse? are you keeping it at a private place where you have to buy everything (*feed bedding hay)?

basics for boarding barn:

saddle, saddle pad, girth, bridle, halter, lead lines(as many as you can afford), fly spray, grooming supplies(again a 3 page list, but start with the basics), look into getting a blanket or cooling sheet (depending where you live and how cold/hot it gets).  salt block, ....i could go on, but there is so much. . . these are just a starting point.

best suggestion: get a trainer to help you.

Answer 3

Gender:  Mare or Gelding, depending upon which one strikes your fancy.

Age:  Close to 20, you're learning and going to make a LOT of mistakes, 20 is like a 60 yr old person and able to make choices you won't know about.

Weight will depend upon the breed you choose.  

Breed:  They aren't all registered and depends upon your price tag and what you personally fall in love with.

For a beginning, you're going to need a halter, leadrope,  brushes and a hoof pick.  Post again once you get your horse and we can tell you more.

Oh when you find your dream horse, have a vet that's unrelated to the seller check the horse for soundness, age and do a drug test to see if there's anything in the horse's system that "shoulldn't be"...  IF you have a trainer, also have the trainer check the horse out for suitability.

Best of luck.

Answer 4

Gender-  It doesn't really matter.  I wouldn't get a stallion if it is your first time training a horse though.  Some people say that mares are slightly more difficult to train than geldings or stallions, but it shouldn't really matter.

Age-  Again, if it is your first time training/riding a horse I would get one over 5 or 6 that is already trained and can teach you.  Don't get one over 16-17, as these can develop health problems such as arthritis.  

weight- Depends on your weight.  As a general rule, horses can carry up to 1/5 of their body weight.

Breed-  Depends what you are looking for.  If you want to race, get a thoroughbred, if you like cow sports (roping, barrels, etc) quarter horses and paints are your best bet.  Different breeds have different personalities, Arabians, for example, are known to be hyper.

Other-  Look at the personality.  If this is your first horse, you want one that is calm, and well broke.  Horses are very cheap now, with the bad economy and hard winter.

Supplies-  You will need, at the very least, a halter, lead rope, bridle, bit  (snaffle bits are good to start with), and a saddle that fits the horse.  Also good to have is a dressage whip or stick+string (clinton anderson sells this, as do many other trainers), anti inflammatory medication such as Bute,  a first-aid kit, a helmet, shoes with a heel (cowboy boots or english-type boots), a lunge(sp?) line, fly spray, and a hoof pick.

Answer 5

Gender-Gelding or mare

age-between 10 and 15

weight doesnt really matter. But you should get a smaller horse for you first horse. One about the size you are or alittle bigger.

Breed also doesnt really matter there are some breeds that are a little harder but you can tell if the horse is hard to handle right away. ask if you can ride that may help in your decision. i personally like appaloosas or paints

Answer 6

You need someone with horse experience (riding instructor or trainer?) who knows how you ride, and what your goals are with a horse, also your budget.  It sounds like it's a first for you, so don't attempt to buy your first horse without help from someone with experience.  In a nutshell, if you're getting your first horse, you don't want a stallion or colt, or any horse under 5, as a rule.  10 to 12 would be better.  Geldings are generally, but not always, a bit more even tempered than fillies and mares.   You would be wise to have an experienced rider try out any horse you're considering.

Supplies - the list can be endless, but absolute basics include:

Grooming supplies and box

  hoof pick, soft and firm brush, curry of some sort,  

Basic first aid kit and book on First Aid.  Dr. Kellon's is good

Halter - leather is best or nylon with breakaway if you plan to turnout in halter (not recommended)

Lead rope

blankets of various weights if you live somewhere where it gets cold (below freezing)

tack - getting good quality used is better than cheap new tack

tack-cleaning soap and sponges

You didn't say whether or not you're boarding, but if you're taking him home, the list will include a lot more.

The list can go on and on, but these are the most important.

Answer 7

Well all of that depends on what you are getting the horse for, your level, experience, size and age.

No one can help til you say those things!

Answer 8

Firstly, you need to know what you are going to do with the horse, as this will largely influence the type of horse you should buy. For instance, are you planning on showing, jumping, dressage, eventing, or perhaps not competing at all, and just riding for pleasure?

Supplies-wise, you will need a suitable place to keep your horse, with somewhere to turn him/her out, as well as decent shelter, either a stable or at least a good sturdy field shelter. Also, the person from whom you buy the horse will be able to advise you on dietary requirements, as these can vary greatly from one horse to the next. A water bucket is essential, so a water supply nearby is useful. Another necessity is bedding, whether you decide to use straw, shavings or shredded paper. Also, for mucking out, you will need a good sturdy brush, shovel fork and wheelbarrow, as well as deciding on where your "muckheap" will be. Dependent on the facilities where your horse will be, you will need to think about hay/haylage or some kind of roughage, and how you are going to feed it to the horse, ie is there going to be a manger, or are you going to feed it via a haynet. Tack is another obvious essential, again, the person who sells you the horse may  be willing to sell its tack as well, otherwise I would advise you to get a saddle properly fitted, as an incorrectly fitted saddle can cause all manner of problems for your horse and you! Rugs are a good idea too, a stable rug is not essential for all types of horse, but always a good idea, same with a new zealand or other turnout rug, willl save you lots of grooming on muddy days. You will need a Headcollar and leadrope, and also a good set of brushes for grooming. Depending on what your horse eats, you might need a feed bucket and some bins to keep rats away from the feed.

Again, the age of horse you buy will largely depend on your experience and what you want to do, for instance if you are an inexoerienced rider, then a young horse may well not be the best option.

Any more questions, just send me a message!

Hope this helps.