Okay im thinking about getting a horse, but have no clue about getting things and all that plzzz help!?

Question

ok so i found this amazing horse! he's perfect, but i have no clue how to start i need to kno everything, everything to buy and have and the stables plzzz help! also he's a quater horse and 16.0 hands.

p.s im on a really tight budget so if you can give me some hints of moneysaving tips! thanks soo much!

Answer 1

get a dog....cause when your done taking care or cant take care of this horse there is no other place for them to go....you cant give them up now days cause nobody else can get rid of there own.....much less take on anyone elses....why not lease and learn the basics and maybe wait until your budget is not so tight....easier on you and your horse.....

Answer 2

first you need a sturdily fenced pasture, with some kind of shelter.... a 3 sided shed, a run-in stall (he can come and go as he pleases), or one of those arches with the tarp over them (i'm not quite sure how to explain them). you'll need hay for the winter, round bales are easy. you will need a halter and rope, and a saddle and briddle, if you plan on riding. your horse will also need a scorce of fresh water 24/7, wether it be a bucker or a trough, or a stream. however, you will need to change the water every so often so that it doesn't get mosquitoe larva in it. you will need to worm your horse also, we do our horses 2 times a year, in spring and in fall. hope it helps!!!

Answer 3

Ok..now that you've found an amazing horse, you need to find an amazing and perfect mentor or instructor to help guide you.

Have you been riding somewhere?  What do you use there?  How do you lead the horse, pick the feet, brush..bridle, saddle, etc.  There is so much more than having the "stuff"..you need to know how to use it and its' purpose.  

I know having a horse can seem like a lot of fun but it would be a lot more fun if you knew what was entailed..it's a lot different than going for a lesson and they have the horse ready for you.  The expenses are serious.....it is not like a dog or cat that you keep in your house.

All of what you need to know cannot be taught here....you really need to educate yourself.

What discipline do you plan to ride?   Did you pick this horse out on your own?  What experience do you have....just to go and buy a horse there must have been a reason?

Some background would be helpful....

Answer 4

If you are on a tight budget you need to think carefully about getting a horse.  A horse is a living being and do you want to abuse him?

First of all, where will you keep this horse? At home? If so you're looking at about $150 per month. Or boarding? Then you're looking at $300+ per month.

I volunteer at a rescue ranch and so have seen over and over cases of well meaning people getting involved with horses, not realizing the huge responsibility they are taking on. A horse is a big animal and so needs lots of food and care. Can you afford to provide hay every month? How old is he? Will he need supplemental food like senior feed or grain? Does he require any medications? Can you pay the vet bill if there is an emergency like colic?

What about time? Horses are social animals that should not be left alone. Ideally I would say he needs another equine companion. Beyond that, how much time will you be able to spend with him? Will you see him daily? Be able to ride him several times a week?

I am not trying to discourage you, but don't get the horse unless you can afford these expenses, in addition to farrier, worming, and basic vet care. Then add to that tack, maybe riding lessons, etc. So just think before you get involved. He may be 16 hands, but he is a living creature and if you buy him you're going to be responsible for his life.

Cheers,

David

http://gentlenaturalhorseman.blogspot.co...

Answer 5

ya trie going to auctions. But remmember.THIS EQUPITMENT MUST HOLD A 1300 POUND HORSE.lokk for quality instead of beauty.if you cant find anything you are happy with don't buy it. You really love this horse try going to a tack shop and make friends with the workers. They can ussually help you find everything you need. Don't go cheep if it means unsafe equiptement for your horse. If you ride western or english, try bareback untill you can afford the saddle. You improve balance much faster and You can work with your horse closer. I own 3 horses, Im 13, and have trained 2.  I hope you have fun with your horse and find every thing you need!

Answer 6

1. Make sure the current owners have a vet check over him and get his coggins test done. Coggins has to be negative for him to board at a public stable. (Coggins is a really rare blood disease but is extremely contagious to other horses. Odds are, yours doesn't have it.) The vet should also maybe float his teeth, depending on when that was done last. The owners should pay for all of the vet work before you buy him, so don't worry.

2. Make sure you get a chance to ride your horse before you decide to buy him for sure. He might have some behavior issues that you won't get a chance to see doing ground work.

3. Remember to get all of the ownership papers when you take him home, and show the owner of his new stable the negative coggins test. And keep his ownership papers somewhere that you'll never lose them!

4. Keep in mind that you'll have to get him to his new home somehow--there are lots of people with horse trailers, if you don't have one. And if you can't just borrow one, pay someone to let you rent it.

5. You don't need a state-of-the-art stable to keep your horse happy and healthy. Any old barn will do, as long as it's safe and the property is kept up pretty well.

6. If you plan to ride him, you'll need a saddle, saddle blanket, and bridle. They're not hard to find--tack shops are all over the place. But be sensible and try to find a saddle that will fit him. Sixteen hands is pretty big.

7. Try to find a stable where there are lots of other horses for him to socialize with. Horses do best when they're in herds.

8. There's a lot of great books that explain all this more simply than I do, and his current owners will guide you through the process, so don't stress! It's gonna be SO much fun having your own horse. Horsemanship is something you never stop learning from.

Answer 7

I try to go to auctions, or ebay for my tack and other supplys. You can also go to flea markets. I also have a 16.0 hand high QH. I use these things a lot on him

Saddle

Bridle

Saddle Pad

Halter

Lead

Stiff Brush (for body)

Soft Brush (for face and legs)

Hoof Pick

Curry Comb

Hair Brush

Fly Spray

Water Bucket

Bucket Ties

Riding Helmet

Cowboy Boots

This is all i can think of right now.

Answer 8

The biggest money saving tip I can give you is to know what things cost retail in order to find a good deal.

I am amazed at the people who'll attend auctions intending to get a good deal, then pay more for stuff than I could buy it brand new at a store!  They really do this!  I could buy halters for maybe $15 at a store, and I've seen people give $25 for the same halters at a sale - it's amazing.

So, first, go to a store and get down mentally what the prices are.

After that, it's tough to tell you what you will need becuase we haven't a clue as to your riding skill level or what discipline you will follow, english, western, showing, trail riding, dressage, jumping....etc.  These tidbits of info would be helpful to us.  

All horse owners need brushes, a halter or two, a leadrope or two, hoof pick, mane/tail comb, curry comb.  Besides food, water and shelter these are the must-haves.

A curry comb or shedding brush to pull out the shedding hair in spring - my mare has sensitive skin, so she likes the gelly scrubbers which are cheap rubber and about $3 each.

How about this for cheap - put it on your birthday and christmas lists?

Watch for 4H or club tack swaps.

WASH anything you buy well, you don't know where it's been.

How much information do you really want?  Books have been written on how to find, purchase, keep and train a horse - so this could be pages and pages long.

Answer 9

You can find some great bargains on ebay of course. If you ride english, you can find some awesome used saddles on saddlesource.com. I personally bought a "Horses For Dummies" book a long time ago when I bought my first horse. It had a complete list of everything I needed. It would take forever for me to list everything. You might also ask a trainer what basics you need.

Answer 10

auctions are great place to get cheap supplies, you'll need your brushes, hoof picks, halter, leadrope, saddle, saddle pad, bridle, bit, reins, girths, if at your own barn pitch forks, wheelbarrow, buckets.  statelinetack.com is great and horse.com.  if you have any other questions just hit me up, i've been in the biz for 13 years now

Answer 11

so you are on a tight budget (not a good start!!) and you need to know everything..? it doesn't sound like a great combination.. i'm sorry ;-(

lol!! bright green eyes ...i didn't copy your answer.. sorry!!! x

Answer 12

i hope you have horse knowledge and are just confused on all you need.. i asked this  question so read the answers to it...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

also if you are boarding.. ask to work for some of the board... or if you're having ur own barn you'll also need...

buckets

tack racks (bridle, halter, and saddle)

feed and hay

water trough

cross ties (if wanted)

feed scoop

bucket hooks

etc

hope i helped i cant realyy type well.. bum hand

Answer 13

OK so stable should be roomy with a normal bolt and a kick bolt, the ceiling should also be high enough so if you horse rears he should not hit his head on the ceiling. the Field should be spacious not churned up at all nice working gates and strong good quality fences. their should be NO poisonous plants or tree's around and if there are tree's they should be fenced off. the grass should be a good lenth and their shouldnt be any weeds (get a book on good and bad/poisonous plants.) there should be a good sized water trough thats CLEAN and there should be padlocks on the gates. the yard should be overall tidy too and have everything you need such as a horse wash room a secure tack room, a nice clean arena and nowhere even the feild should be littered with droppings. also the isles should be large and the doors good quality, the stables should be well ventilated and the muck heap should be tidy also check the fire safety.

a list of what you need. grooming kit basic inc. hoof pick, dandy brush, body brush, curry comb, head coller that fits well, lead rope, sponges x2 one for dock and one for eyes and nose. basic saves money advanced: all of the above, shampoo, mane & tail conditioner, coat shine, hoof oil, hoof oil brush, water brush, stable rubber (used to shine the horses coat). equipment inc. feed bucket, water bucket for stable x2, haynet x2, rugs, stable rug, turnout rug and cooling sheet, bedding (may be provided for xtra) feed and suplements eg. salt l**k, garlic, and stuff for healty hooves i would reccomend bailys or lami light for feed. good quality hay (may be proided), saddle THAT FITS get someone to check that it fits, bridle that fits, saddle pad, exercise sheet (optitional) lunging whip,lunging rope, lunging cavason (all optitional) stable toy so your horse does not develop vices, brushing boots, over reach boots if needed ask the owner, travel boots, fluro gear for the road (essential) excersize boots (practicaly the same as brushings) dewormer but ask owner when due, your own vet NOT the buyers to check him over and for reguler check ups, a farrier again ask when horse is due, and someone to float the horses teeth, i think thats it. good luck. also tight budget isnt really an option horses are very expensive, its better to spend the money than get bad quality stuff. also vets numba on speed dial, coggins test, somewhere very special to keep ownership papers, emergancy medical kit with everything you can think of: Your first aid kit should include the following items:

1. Mercury or Digital Thermometer

A thermometer will quickly tell you if your horse has an elevated temperature--a sure sign of a health problem that needs attention. I prefer digital over mercury as I don't need my reading glasses or a watch to get an accurate reading. Some models save the last temperature taken, should you forget to write it down. A string and clip feature will help prevent the thermometer getting 'lost'.

    * Horse's Normal Temperature, Pulse and Respiration

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2. Antiseptic Wound Cleaner

You’ll find antiseptic wound cleaners such as Hibitane, Betadine or Novalsan scrubs are useful for washing skin infections, cuts and punctures.

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3. Cutters

A pair of sharp scissors is essential. If you have wire fences there is a chance your horse could get entangled. Keep a pair of wire or bolt cutters (Compare Prices)handy. These can also be used to remove a very loose shoe.

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4. Clean Stable Wraps

Keep a clean set of leg wraps handy for emergencies. Since you want them to be clean and ready, have an extra set of stable wraps other than those you might be using for non-emergency use.

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5. Gamgee, Gauze Diapers, Cottons or Other Absorbent Padding

Use for padding under leg wraps or cut up for wound dressing:

    * Gamgee cloth.

    * Disposable diapers (although they are not breathable).

    * Gauze diapers (Compare Prices).

    * Leg cottons used under stable wraps work as well. The cottons must be kept clean so seal an extra set in a zip closure bag for your first aid kit.

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6. Self-sticking Bandages

What did we do before the availability of these stretchy self-sticking bandages? They seem to have so many uses around the stable. In a first aid situation use to keep a dressing in place, or help support stable wraps there are lots of different name brands such as VetWrap, Co-Flex and others.

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7. Zinc Oxide Cream

I keep a big tub of this handy to soothe and protect sunburned noses, help clear up grease heel, and protect and heal minor cuts and nicks. You can find zinc oxide creams in the baby care section of your drugstore. My favorite is Ilhe’s Paste—inexpensive and effective.

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8. Salts

Epsom salts are great for drawing out infection. I often use good old salt water to wash out cuts and scrapes on both four legged and two legged family members.

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9. Antiseptic Cream or Ointment

Nicks, cuts and scrapes can be encouraged to heal by keeping the skin moist and clean. There is a wide variety of products available. Choose all natural products or products containing various medicinal and antibiotic ingredients.

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10. Books

There are lots of great veterinary first aid books on bookstore shelves. Buy one and read it before an emergency happens. Another book you’ll want is a small notebook to keep track of temperatures or write down things you want to tell the vet and may forget in your worry. Keep both books in your first aid kit with your vet’s number written on the covers. Of course, keep your veterinarian’s number near the phone as well.

Compare Prices, also ask barn owner if needed, a pitchfork/shavings fork, a spade, a broom,a weelbarrow also advice have to cheap dandy brushes to scrub feed buckets and water buckets and any other thing you need to scrup and ad another sponge to grooming kit.

Answer 14

Ur on a tight budget? u dnt know wt u will need for the horse?

well in my opinion you clearly sum1 who likes riding but you dnt av any experience with horses. If ur on a tight budget you cnt clearly afford to keep the horse or the things it will need. you have to take into consideration the vets bills the farrior tht costs alot of money even if the horse dnt have shoes you still need to get them trimmed. And wat happens if it needs a new bridle or saddle they cost quite a bit. if its not going well in the bit it has in now ya may need to buy sum others to see how well it goes in them to be honest i dnt think u shud get tis horse av u have no knowlege about them! do u even know how to identify a lame horse? n if ya do wt treatment to help it whilst th vet is cuming owt to see it? think about it its a big commitment!

Answer 15

There are many questions you need to ask yourself before you even start looking into buying a horse. Heres my list of questions:

~How long have you been riding and taking lessons?

~Do you have enough money to pay for boarding up to a year? Do you have enough to purchase enough hay and feed to last a year? IF not, then sadly, getting a horse right now is not the best idea. What if you were to lose your job or get injured? You need to have at least a year amount of care including vets, dentist, and farrier saved along with feed and boarding in case you should fall ill. This way you won't have to make a quick sale because you aren't able to care for your equine.

~Do you have a barn picked out for him to immediately go to? Do you know how much it will cost, what size the turnouts, stalls, and run in's are? Do you know what kind of fencing, plants, and other boarders that will be boarding along side you?

~Do you have a vet, dentist, and farrier set up PLUS a back up to each in case one of your first calls are unavailable?

~ Have you had this horse vetted to check for any ailment including founder, EPM, OCD, cushings, navicular, arthritis, or chronic colic? Have you made sure this horse is sound for the work that you are wanting to do with him? Having a horse vetted is no cheap expense, but can in fact save you thousands and predict how this horse's health is going to be in years to come. Would you rather pay $1500 for the horse to be vetted, x-rayed, and blood graphed or pay $5,000 a year in over head care because the horse has EPM or chronic founder or colic?

~Do you have support from friends and family members in case you go out of town, get sick, or die? Do you know who will be feeding and watering if any of those happens and does your family support you getting a horse?



These are just some of the things to think about before even considering a purchase. Horses aren't just some hobby, it's a lifestyle. And if you can't support the lifestyle then know and have the mind to not purchase a horse and instead look into taking lessons weekly or half leasing for a couple years until you have enough money and are in the place to purchase a horse.

Answer 16

Hate to sound rude, but if you don't know the answer to these questions on your own, I don't think you should be getting a horse, especially on a tight budget. Sorry hun.

Answer 17

well, on a budget of 10,000 dollars you could get the horse, the equipment, and maybe if your lucky 2 months rent.

cost of the horse, vet check, and trailering are the first basics costs your going to run into, say 2,000 for the horse(half way decent horse), 200-500 for the vet check, and depending how far, let's say close 15-30 miles, that's about (if your lucky) 150 dollars.

next would be boarding, blacksmith, teeth, and shots **just cover the basics and get a starting point for all the appoints you have to make thru out the year**.

blacksmith-no shoes can go as low as 20 bucks a trim, can go as high as 200 for shoes.

teeth- to be safe once a year, but from what i understand you can get away with less if the horse is healthy and take care of. those can run last i checked 100+ bucks depending on the horse and what needs done.

boarding- if you dont want to be running to the barn everyday to do everything for the horse 400+ a month, if you want to do bout half the work can drop down to about 200 a month. . . if you want to do everything and keep the horse out in a field **chances are those places dont have an indoor arena for winter** that could go down to 100 a month.

next- equipment, just the basics

halter/lead line-25 dollars +**but be sure to buy at least 2-3 lead lines, they're always walking off**

saddle pad- 35 dollars +**you should get 2 of them so you can wash one while using the other but one will work**

saddle- second hand saddles just as good, all purpose english or western can go from 500+ dollars. and that's a good deal there.

bridle- can start at 50, but most i've seen start at closer to 100.

grooming- say 200 for everything. . . hoof pick, brushes, sweat scraper, fly spray, fly mask, and any mis stuff you may want/need on down the road.

salt block and treats are also good to have, those can range from 5-50 bucks. . . depending where you go and what you want.

i think that just covers the basics.  you can make your own cooling sheet out of a light wieght woven cotten blanket. **i did that** and that will only coust 20 bucks at the good will.

i think *with out adding everything up* that was under 10,000 budget.

you should also have at least 1,000 in savings incase the horse gets hurt and needs a vet **vet bills can run up past 5,000, but at least with 1,000 you can make a down payment**

vet checks and blacksmith/feet trimming should happen every so many weeks. **6-8 weeks on the feet depending how fast they grow, my one pony needed them done once every two months. . . she had solid feet and they grew slower, while my horse needed his done and checked every 3 weeks due to his special issue with his feet**

anyway it takes alot to have and keep a horse health.

edit: you should have a vet that does Not know the owners of the horse. . . that way you can be sure that knowing the owners wont play a part in the vet check. . . 9 times out of 10 the person buying the horse should/has to get the vet check done, not the people selling it.

Answer 18

l have to ask 'why' are you getting this horse if you know nothing about what is needed. can you actually ride?

l feel very sad for the horse in question, he deserves a home with someone who can love, care and understand his needs. not from an owner who learns it all from a book or has to ask on here.

do the learning bit first then get the horse.

Answer 19

Perhaps you want to see my booklet - "The Beginner's Guide to Riding and Horse Care" - quite a few people on here have a copy. I'll email you it if you want, just mail me your address.

Answer 20

How are you going to care for this animal on a tight budget? Caring for a horse is expensive, have you noticed the economy? What is the price of hay in your area? Hay is anywhere from $3 a bale and up, feed has risen in price and the vet bills, that is just a start. I don't think you are ready if you don't know anything about the horse and it's care.

My money saving tip... don't get one.

I take in horses that people can no longer afford to own these days.

Answer 21

Ok so what you need to do now is get a book all about getting your first horse. Read it as much as possible. Then go to differnt stables and find one near you and also one that offers the facility that you are looking for.

Then call the person with the horse and go try it out .

Then if it works out set it up to bring it to the stables.

Then you should go to a tack store and buy a few brushes, hoof picks, saddles, blankets,

then be patient with you new horse.

Answer 22

this is not meant to be rude ,but if your on a tight budget you should not be getting a horse. You don't know what your getting yourself into.  There is SO MUCH MONEY involved in owning a horse, no matter how much you plan theres always unexpected expenses. But anyway, you need lots... halter, lead rope, bridle, bit, saddle, saddle pad, feed/ water buckets, leg wraps, fly spray, dewormer, sheath cleaner, fly mask, salt licks, emergency medical kit, (horses tend to get scraped up quite a bit sometimes so plenty of antibiotic cream for cuts), farrier, vet, dentist, and money for feed, hay and board, these last three can really add up. Please don't make this decision without thinking it over more! This is a GIGANTIC responsibility, seriously a thousand pound sized responsibility.

Answer 23

I blogged on this subject on my 360 site under my profile.  Read, "Considerations of horse Ownership"  It should answer most of your questions.

Not a lot of money saving with horses LOL