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How much should I be looking to pay for my first horse? (Beginner rider)?

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:00:09 +0000

I don’t plan on competing or anything. I just want a horse I can ride for pleasure. It doesn’t need to be a breed.
I am not getting one anytime soon. Its for the future but im having a look online at horses and was wondering what I should be looking at paying because there are some for £200 right up to £10,000!

and the last part of my question from what im looking at horses have breeds? and some are just mixed? am I wrong?

For a safe horse for a beginner you really need to be looking to pay £2,500 or more. This will depend on the size and breed required. Every horse has a breed even if it is of mixed breeding. Certain breeds have more tendancy to make good or bad starter horses.

Anyone any tips for a beginner horse rider?

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:16:12 +0000

Im 25 and going for a lesson tomorrow..Iv had a few before but that was about 10 years ago so starting a fresh.. any beginner and basic tips much appreciated
give your horse its head what the hell is that???

Remember to keep your head up, and heels down. Heels down is the biggest one!! If it feels like you may fall off just grip with your legs. Depending on if your riding western( with the horn) or english( without the horn) your need to keep your reins tight. Like in English the bit dosnt hurt the horses mouth as much as western does soo you need to keep them tight. But in western you want to have a loose rein because the bit is much more severe. In English when you want to turn a horse you need to make contact with the mouth soo move your hand down on the reins and pull towards your hip. But in western you act like the reins are flood gates. This if if the horse neck reins. In neck reining out push your hand forward and then move it left or right. And then with both western and english you want to slightly push your heel into their side. like turning left push right heel into their side. same for opposite side. and remember to speed up shift your weight forward and kiss and squeeze and push your hands forward. and then to slow down push your weight back and pull your hands back and say whoa. hope this helps

definition of an intermediate horse rider?

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:43:07 +0000

what is your definition? please be specific(: . what do you think is the difference between a beginner and intermediate rider?

An intermediate horseback rider should be able to handle and ride a well broke horse with no problems or severe challenges. They should be able to identify common abnormalities, such as lameness, colic, or other typical problems. They can break down and reassemble tack, and understand care of tack. They understand how to feed and groom a horse, and could groom a horse for their chosen competition effectively. They are moderately well read– say, they’ve read 20 horse related books or subscribe to at least two good quality horse magazines (like Equus). They should recognize prospective dangers at least 75% of the time, including issues with environment (nails protruding in a stall) or issues with others around them (horse on the other side of the arena spooking).

Beginners may or may not have a few of the above skills, but will not have them all. A beginner will generally make a few serious mistakes that intermediates don’t make. A beginner will need a beginner’s mount to ride, and not just a broke horse.

what do you think of this horse for a beginner rider?

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:25:19 +0000

trying to find my best friend a horse shes in her 30’s and wants a horse to trail ride and do arena work on. were going to see this mare in the morning. http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-476331
only issue im having with her is if she knows anything about barrels and roping she probably liked to act up in the gate unfortunately most people dont teach patience to there horses.

She looks awesome and the ad sounds great, makes me want to go get her. These are the issues I would have: First of all, the fact that your friend is a beginner. Secondly, this is a young horse for an inexperienced rider. Then the fact your friend has no horse handling ability. She would need to be at least a fair handler for a horse this age and with this history.

I agree with your statement about the possibility of the horse not having PATIENCE. To that end, I would say the following:
As a GENERAL rule from my PERSONAL experience, gaming horses (coupled with being a young horse) have a tendency to be a bit jumpy, nervous, mentally unsettled, or basically kind of out of their head nuts. My neighbor is a professional and watching her practice is like watching a horror movie. Her horses are all over the place in the box and at the end of the run. Then, on the other end of the spectrum, one of my friends has a gamer that is a doll. She is a delightful horse, sweet, kind and good on the trail. She does not get hyped up until she gets to show. So, to me, that is where the HUGE judgement call comes in, other than the vet check, of course. (and you probably already know all of this). It is really generous of you to help your friend with this very important decision.

She looks so wonderful, but safety is going to be the primary issue for your friend. Just looking at the horse, the ad is good marketing, the owner sounds lovely and she seems to really love her horse so it makes you all emotional. ——–Never make an emotional decision about a horse as it can cost you your life.

I hope that when you see her that you are able to make the decision that she would be a good, safe horse for your friend. I would ask the owner to ride her so I could watch the reactions and communication between horse and rider. And then I would want to ride her and after she is warmed up, I would want to ask her for all gaits (in an enclosed space) and transitions. I would want to evaluate how excited she gets with changes as well as how she calms down. If there is grass around, while you guys are standing around talking, does the horse graze? If there are other horses around, how does that effect the horse you are looking at? There are lots of little things/behaviors that can tell you a lot about the horse that has nothing to do with riding. Good luck.

What sort of riding apparel do I need as a beginner rider getting into shows?

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:02:21 +0000

I ride both western and english. I am a more confident western rider, and will likely show one of my horses next month in halter, leadline, and western pleasure. It will be my first time showing, and i’d like to know what riding equipment I need.

I’m not sure about western but if your going into English:
- APHA approved helmet
- Show jacket
- Show shirt
- Hair net
- Boots with heel and preferably steel toe (tall boots are necessary if your older)
- Breeches
- A crop can be helpful but not necessary
Make sure to get everything in the proper colors. Hope it helps!

How should a beginner rider learn to ride a horse?

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:16:14 +0000

By that I mean Western saddle, English saddle, bareback, etc… What are your opinions? Feel free to share stories, tips, or hints. Thanks!
Yesterday I rode with a Western saddle, I liked it and felt it was comfortable. My trainer mentioned putting the horse on the lunge line and having me without rains, so I really learn how to balance myself and have correct posture while on a horse.
For my first class, I was told to walk and trot the horse as well, but I used a Western saddle.

Personally, I ride English and I like it much better.
How you learn to ride? Chose your preferred style, find a riding school with a calm, gentle beginners horse with a trainer who knows how to train in said style, and listen and DO. It’s how I learned.
Best of luck!

What type of horse is best for beginner riders ?

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:02:14 +0000

a older welsh pony or quarter horse even an old arab can be good paint or pintos can good to go and look at the horse first get the person to ride it and then u ride it to make sure its perfect

Is a 22 year old horse too old for a beginner rider?

admin — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:21:07 +0000

It depends on how healthy and how well broke the horse is.

If it’s healthy enough to be ridden, no lameness issues, a 22 year old could well be ideal.

What would be a good beginner horse?

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:35:07 +0000

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, learn all about horse care and then you may be ready for a horse. There is a LOT more to riding and caring for a horse properly then you could possibly know with next to no actual experience.

what horse breed to git for a beginner rider?

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:06:24 +0000

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. Pay attention to the physical match as well. A gelding is probably your best bet, or a mare as long as she doesn’t get marish.