So, this is a video of a few of the horses I tried before I bought my horse:) Most of the people riding are NOT me, but sometimes I got on as well… So Rate, Sub, and Comment…ENJOY!

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I would recommend a horse atleast 15 years old. The cost is a wide range.

If they just want to trail ride occasionally and not do anything competitive you won’t need much of a budget. Many good older horses are being given away for free right now – I wouldn’t expect to pay more than $2000 at the most.

If you’re looking for a horse that that can compete at open shows successfully and just be safe, but probably not win – I would expect to pay around $2500+.

If you’re looking for a top notch horse that can win at open shows and easily do breed shows safely I would expect to pay $10,000-20,000.

Remember, age is a good thing. The older the better in my book for a novice rider. You can get a 20+ year old for next to free that’s well seasoned whether on the trail or in the show ring. You might have to spend some money keeping weight on it, having its teeth floated, and joint supplements – but, remember, it’s well worth it as it is a safe horse for your kid! The lessons they will learn are priceless!

Best wishes!

After she arrives in the UK, do I need to keep her in quarantine or can she go straight on the livery yard? Also, do I have to limit the amount of grass she consumes in the first few days/weeks as our grass is richer than that in Spain? All comments gratefully received.

I bought a horse from Germany a few years back and it took her a long time to recover from the stress of travel and adjust to her new surroundings. Part of it was probably due to her age as she was an unbroken 5 yo but i would be reluctant to by another from abroad.

I don’t think the vetting standards are as high as over here, so bear that in mind and also make sure the vets certificate is in english because if you need it for insurance purposes (normally horses over £5k) it can cause problems.

She wont need to be in "quarantine" but it is normal practise for any new horse to be kept in isolation to make sure they haven’t got any contagious illness that could then be passed to the rest of the yard.

Any change in diet is best done gradually, so if your grazing is very lush you will need to restrict her to begin with.

Be cautious when buying abroad, as if there is something wrong with the horse you cant just take it back! If the horse isn’t what they said it is its very difficult to do anything about when there is a language barrier and different legislation

Expert: Randall B. Powell
Bio: Randall, part of a sixth generation ranching family, is an active member of the team roping community in Stephenville, Texas.
Filmmaker: Sally Martin

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What is his name?
How old is he?
What breed is he?
Is he registered?
Is he calm and gentle or fiery and fun?
Does he have a personality?
How is his ground work?
Does he lunge well?
Does he know liberty?
Is he pushy or does he respects your space?
How is he with other horses?
How does he rank on the pecking order?
Is he okay with dogs?
What are his fears?
Who rides him?
Can children ride him?
Is he a smooth ride?
Is he nice?
Where is he usually ridden?
Who usually rides him?
What is his pedigree?
Did you breed his parents or did you buy him?
If you bought him, where at?
Does he have any medical or farrier problems?
Has he ever been seriously injured?
How well does he load/bathe/farrier?
How is he with water?
Will he go on trail rides?
Has he been to shows before?
Is he better at Western or English?
Which discipline is he mostly used in?
Can he jump/has he ever jumped before?
If he can, what is the highest he can jump?
Can he canter?
Is there a gait that is troublesome with him?
Does he fit your needs and wants well?

Hope i helped, good luck!

Expert: Randall B. Powell
Bio: Randall, part of a sixth generation ranching family, is an active member of the team roping community in Stephenville, Texas.
Filmmaker: Sally Martin

Another great site to find horse training tips is Novice Horseman.com

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Thanks!
I was informed that it is not the actual tendon.

It has been 4 years and you said it was a mild bow. He should be fine. The tendon will be a little thicker, but at this point the fibers have mended and will be solid. You should ask your vet though.

My one gelding came off the track as a 2 year old with a double bow on the front left leg. It took us time to rehab him, but he became solid and we did jump him without issue. He is now 21 and not had any additional problems with that leg. You just need to be aware and make sure that you take good care of his legs.

Good Luck.

1. Pooling is a good idea but be sure that ownership is in paper as multiple owners. Since you and your friend are underage your parents will have to sign this. This means no major choice about the horse can be made without you/your parents or your friend’s say. This also gives registries (if registered) and shows the documentation to distribute awards properly and what fees to charge.

2. Be aware that even though you may foot the bill, everything must be in your parents name and your friend’s parents. It’s good you have a job, but shop around for the best boarding.

3. Look carefully at your skill and your friends. Which is the more advanced rider? What are each of your goals? Do you want to show? What disciplines do you and your friend ride? You need a horse that fits 2 riders instead of one, so this may be tricky. The horse must be a match for both you and your friend, not just one. Rescue is a nice idea, but I’m going to say not probable for a safe reliable mount for 2 people who will eventually move up. Rescues tend to require a lot of retraining, have limitations, injuries, etc. outline what each of you need in a horse. age, skill, temperament, experience, etc. Determine what you Need and what you Want. the horse must fit all your Needs, horses that fulfill all Needs and some Wants are probably the ones to revisit.

- on that note, never buy a horse with any previous injuries, who is limited, have vices or is high strung. Your first horse needs to be enjoyable and safe. Often rescues don’t have the perfect animal but animals that need further schooling to be good first horses, which costs a lot of money. Don’t rule out private sales. Many excellent horses are going cheap because of the economy, a little extra money can save you in the long run. Besides, most private for sale horses will wind up in auction if not sold anyway.

-If you show get a horse that has been to shows and trailers well.

-Always test ride, take on trail, vet check and if jumping it may pay to get trainer to come look at it once, especially if you would like to compete in jumping.

-don’t ever fall in love with a horse. this is the worst thing you can do. you must separate yourself, think of the horse as nothing but a vegetable, judge it harshly and be picky. You and your friend may not find a horse right away. I takes me years to replace one animal, but when i do it fits the bill. the longer you wait the more money you can pool and the better animal you can afford.

-If possible, take him somewhere to see how he behaves.

-I highly recommend buying basics in advance but holding off on tack. wait and see what fits him.

-Depending on what you want to do, older horses are a good choice. they may require more care but are often safer. when i say "older" I mean older prime, 12,13+ years. I would not buy anything over 15 for this case.

-If you can get a horse that only needs trimming you can save a lot of money

-ask around about the horse and the owners if possible. You may find out something major, good or bad, that can help in your decision. Talk to the current vet and barn owner where the horse is now if possible. Get proof of vet vaccines and neg. coggins.

-I’d take some plastic bags and see how bombproof the animal is.

-Look at his stall, make sure it’s in good shape, a chew up stall may be a sign of expensive issues down the road.

-since this is your first horse avoid auctions, it takes an seasoned buyer to get a deal at places like these. Check online, at shows, 4H, etc. for available horses. equine.com is good as they pursue scammers. As I said, don’t ever fall in love with a horse and get blinded. You must be a harsh judge.

In the professional world many horses have more than one owner, its economical and easier that way so your on the right track. In addition to ownership documentation you will need a contract between your parents and your friends which states that the costs will be split 50/50. Don’t get discouraged if the search takes a months or a year. Find a horse that can suit you all and advance with you as you improve. You want the best and deserve the best and safest animal, so be finicky.

Expert: Randall B. Powell
Bio: Randall, part of a sixth generation ranching family, is an active member of the team roping community in Stephenville, Texas.
Filmmaker: Sally Martin

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