My mom wants to get a ranch. Were saving for one right now and I am a beginner rider (Have rode once!) and I was wondering, what would be a good horse for me?
I am 5′5, 13 years old.
Open to any suggestions.
Thanks!
None, you’ve only ridden once. Take a few years of lessons, [...]
April
20
I’m considering buying a horse for $33,000. How can I determine if that is a good price?
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The horse is a 10 yr old large welsh pony gelding.
I was told that he has won many hunter competitions over the past 5 yrs. I found some of those records on the internet. I am going to have a prepurchase exam done. The owner of the barn where I take lessons is recommending the [...]
I am go to git a horse but i am a beginner rider i need a good breed
Don’t buy a breed, buy a horse. There are many good horses out there of various breeds as well as mixes (aka Grades). Just look for one that is good for a beginner, experienced, patient, and stable. [...]
Like what online store do you use? To get your horse stuff. Like blankets, riding apparell,tack etc.
I get a lot of the stuff for the horses at statelinetack.com and horse.com, sometimes at doversaddlery.com. When i’m buying clothes for me (riding pants, boots, half chaps, jackets, etc) i go to local tack shops because i’m really [...]
My instructor told me that I should read a couple of Dressage magazines to know the sport a little bit more, so what magazines are out there? Thank you.
dressage Today is one of the better ones, but they are by no means the only one. Practical Horseman regularly has issues and articles about dressage [...]
April
14
What is the step by step instructions of buying a horse? ?
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im intrested in buying a horse but i dont know what things he will need. such as the vet(shots and how often?) and ferrier. im trying to see if i can defidently afford this before i get into it! thanks for the help =]
There is SO MUCH to know and consider when owning a horse…the [...]
I am go to git a horse but i am a beginner rider i need a good breed easy to ride
Breed is much less important than the temperament, disposition, conformation, and training of the individual horse. Most breeds have some horses that are a good choice for a beginner, as well as individuals that are [...]
I am doing my EPIP (Evaluation and Planning for the Improvement of Performance) which is on horse riding dressage. So I need to make an action plan for the rider to improve his transition and control on the horse, but I have certainly no idea about what drills should the rider do… Please guys help!!
Thanks!!
Use [...]
Untill my trainer is in town, i need help training my horse in dressage! He knows leg yeilds(most of the time), gaits, lead changes, and has great movement. But training him to piaffe or do fancy extended trot has been difficult. Please help thanks so much!!
First of all, your asking this in a section where [...]
April
6
how can i convince my parents to consider leasing/buying a horse?
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i’ve been majorly obsessed with horses most of my life. some of my cousins are equine veterinarians and i think thats were i got it from, but my parents live the opposite life. we live in a suburban neighbor far from any stables, and money is a little tight now. i have wanted a horse [...]