buying a horse

[vanessa]

Like I said on my other post I have had 5 lessons..my question is should I get a horse of my own?? I really want to..my trainer will have room to board 1 in a few months..I feel like if I board it there and she is there it will be a good way for me to learn..just going for lessons is not enough time in the saddle..She told me that she would help me in buying one..does anyone know of any breed that is better than others..she has mostly quarter horses. Vanessa

[frei]

Hey there! If you are looking at buying a horse, you should really know enough about them to be able to take care of them. It takes a lot of work and determination to own a horse. A horse needs daily feeding, exercise, grooming and love...if you are ready to give up most of your time for a horse, then go ahead and buy one. I would suggest getting a warmblood if you want to get into some serious riding. If you have any questions, you can email me at equestrian18@hotmail.com

Good luck!

[alison]

hello-I myself prefer QH and Welsh horses..but it is really up to the rider. If you really feel that it will do you good to get your own horse, go for it!! But you should go by what your instructor says, they know what is best for your riding. So, talk to your instructor, and see how it goes from there!! Hope all goes well!

[alison]

I forgot to add: MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO OWN A HORSE OF YOUR OWN!!!! You are going to need to groom it, love it, feed it, also all of the veterinary bills...Also, i like to ride Arabians, normally over the QH and Welshes. If you are interested in Arabians, I know someone who is selling most of hers...they are negotiable. E-mail me at bells5@poncacity.net

[Sarah]

hello!

I would recommend that you hang on a while before you buy your own horse. you have had 5 lessons and love riding, but have you had a really nasty lesson with a horse that keeps throwing you off yet? Get a horse is not like buying a tennis raquet, it involves a complete lifestyle change - I'd think long and hard about it and meanwhile get lots of experience of looking after horses and riding them.

A good way to see if you really want to own a horse is to get one on loan or to get a share in a horse.

Good luck