bmullarks asked:
I really love horses, I take english horseback riding classes every week and I really want a horse of my own. How much work does it take to own a horse and give a list of every single think that I need in order to have a horse (smith person, trainer, tack, barn, etc.) Thank you for all you help!!!
horseback
horseback
they are a ton of work!
horseback
same with me its a ton of money mayb start out with leasing one b4 u buy 1
horseback
the number ONE thing you need is MONEY…
I now own 10 acres so keep my horses on my property.. I used to pay board feeds which were $$$$….
here is a link on how to convince your parents to get you a pet..
realistically though, a horse IS NOT something a parent will usually buy a kid unless they are horse people already.. mine were not and they never did buy me a horse either
the only other thing you NEED other than money and a place to keep it..
other things you may need depend on what you want to do with your horse…
right now I have minis so they dont need a whole lot..
my biggest hint is save your money so one day you can buy your own small hobby farm like I did
horseback
Constant work! I suggest volunteering at a local rescue, mucking stalls, grooming and feeding just to get a feel of actual ownership. Riding is a wonderful perk of horse ownership but is only the tip of the iceberg as far as time that needs to be spent with this animal. If you can keep one on your property, consider how early you will need to get up to feed every day. If not, you will have to board him somewhere which can be costly. Plus there is the vet, the farrier, the feed and other miscellaneous supplies. I tried the bribery thing with my parents many years ago, it didn’t work but it did get me involved in a wonderful hobby. Model horses.
Good Luck!
horseback
It is so much more work than you think! I had a horse when I was younger. My family always had them. I talked my mom into letting me get one of my own. He was a very laid back, easy to take care of, low maintenance horse. It still took me at least 2 hours a day to take care of him correctly, plus riding time. Even riding time became a chore to me because I was devoting so much time to him. It isn’t easy at all. I am not saying that you shouldn’t have one. I wouldn’t say that. What I am saying is that after about a month the novelty wears off and it is no longer a new thing the fun goes away and it becomes a job. I think your parents know you best and there is a reason that they are telling you no. They know you and they probably think that you will do what I did as a child. You will need to trust your parents. If you really want a horse ask the people who give you riding lessons if they will let you take care of one of their horses for a month. Just you taking care of a horse for a month. You cleaning it, mucking the stall, just you feeding it, you get the idea. If you can do it for a month and not get tired of it try doing it for two months. If you still want one then talk to your parents again.
horseback
Well, horses do probably take a lot of work. First you would have to get a stall or it to stay in and clean the stall just about everyday. Then you are going to need a wide-range fenced area so that the horse will not escape. You would have to brush your horse everyday and give it the appropriate diet with carrots for treats and horse food for eating regularly. You will also want to make sure you have an area suitable for the animal. THIS IS A LONG LIST OF WHAT YOU NEED:
helmet
crashvest (for jumpers and eventers… and some trail riders use them)
boots(tall boots, ankle boots, show boots, whatever you like)
pants ( NOT jeans… oh they hurt so bad… NOT jeans please)
hard brush
soft brush
sweat scraper
hoof pick
sponges
curry comb
towels
saddle pads (one for the barn one for the show ring)
girth (you can get two, but one works well)
saddle ( western, english: jumping, dressage, all purpose, and for starting out all purpose is the best.)
bridle
bits (depending what type of work you’ll be doing depends on the style and such)
bell boots (if the horse needs them)
shipping boots(if you’re taking the horse to shows or traveling with it)
exersize boots ( if youre horse needs them)
cooling sheet/blanket ( if you want one, they are good)
turn out blanket ( if you’re in the snow zone and for winter)
clippers ( for showing)
brading kit ( for showing and if you want to have you’re horse’s hair looking good/training it for a look you want)
vet wrap ( we used it for wrapping our horses tails to get them to grow for showing, also good for other things)
halter and lead line (you can have two sets one for show and one for barn, but watch your stuff and lead lines do tend to walk off)
germin martingale ( i think that’s it’s name, it hookes to the girth, around the horse’s neck and bridle/rainz. i used it on my jumping horse and for bending and flexing exersizes for ground work)
bare back pad ( if you really want it, you can just go bare back)
fly spray (for summer, fly strips for the stall might not be bad idea)
fly mask ( they have the cute kind and the cover most kind, either works)
luinge line
riding crop ( if you need it)
lunge whip ( if you need it
ALSO GO TO THIS:http://www.helium.com/items/914295-everything-you-need-to-know-about-buying-a-horse