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mammothhorsefrk
mammothhorsefrk
"Cheap Horse" Help!
Jun 30 2009, 10:54 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 30 2009, 10:54 AM EDT
I am in need of a horse, i want to buy one, and the horse itself, isnt that expensive, but i need people to tell me about some quality food, for inexpensive price, also tack, and aiding supplies. if you could help me it would be great. Do you find this valuable?    
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lazys
lazys
1. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jun 30 2009, 8:19 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 30 2009, 8:19 PM EDT
First of all, how much experience do you have with horses, how old is this horse, and how well-trained is it? I wouldn't buy any horse until I had ridden it a lot. Second, there is a lot of expense with owning any horse (boarding, shoeing, vet bills, etc.) A decent horse will run 3,000 to 15,000; tack 1500 to 3000; ongoing board 250 to 500 per month; shoeing 100 to 150 every six weeks; vet bills 200 plus per year. So make sure you are ready for this responsibility.
Most of all make sure the horse you buy is right for you so you aren't afraid to get on and really ride 4 to 5 times a week. If you aren't certain, try and lease a horse for awhile to get to know it and make sure you are committed. This probably isn't what you want to hear, but I sincerely want you to to have a good experience so that your passion for horses continues. It is very hard to unload a horse that doesn't work out or that you find you can't afford. That isn't right for you or the horse. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
mammothhorsefrk
mammothhorsefrk
2. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jun 30 2009, 9:09 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 30 2009, 9:09 PM EDT
thank you, you definitely helped, i think i will just try to lease a horse, and see how it goes, thank you lazys! Do you find this valuable?    
lazys
lazys
3. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jun 30 2009, 9:24 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 30 2009, 9:24 PM EDT
Good decision. Best of luck to you and keep us informed. Your time and the the right horse for you will come and it will be wonderful. Patience - that is the foremost thing to learn when dealing with horses. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
mammothhorsefrk
mammothhorsefrk
4. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jun 30 2009, 10:12 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 30 2009, 10:12 PM EDT
haha, thanks, ya i am only fourteen, so i definitely dont have a lifes worth of experience like most people, but the amazing woman who gives me lessons, is really awesome, and well known, well i think. she is an amazing horse trainer. Do you find this valuable?    
lazys
lazys
5. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jun 30 2009, 10:48 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 30 2009, 10:48 PM EDT
Read everything you can get your hands on about horses (free on the internet and public library). Save your money and invest in Chris Cox's volume 1 and 2 training dvds.
Practice, practice, practice. Ride, ride, ride. Have fun! 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
mammothhorsefrk
mammothhorsefrk
6. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jun 30 2009, 11:10 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 30 2009, 11:10 PM EDT
haha, thanks, and i will, how much is chris cox's volume 1 and 2? im pretty sure that i have plenty of money for it.
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lazys
lazys
7. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jun 30 2009, 11:27 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 1 2009, 10:19 AM EDT
$404.99, a lot of money but I have learned so much from watching these dvds over and over and then going out and practicing for hours and hours. If you cant afford both, just start with vol 1. Also, his book is really worth having. You can order all of these from his website. It takes more time than most imagine for you and the horse to learn, but it does come with patience.


















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mammothhorsefrk
mammothhorsefrk
8. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 1 2009, 11:00 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 1 2009, 11:00 AM EDT
ya, that is a lot of money, i have that much, so maybe i will look into it, thanks Do you find this valuable?    
HORSEMOM
HORSEMOM
9. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 1 2009, 7:06 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 1 2009, 7:06 PM EDT
hello there
14 is a really good age to get in the world of horses . my daughter is 14 now and weve had horses for four years now .i agree about reading up on horses you will learn some good starting points and more , good luck cassie Do you find this valuable?    
mammothhorsefrk
mammothhorsefrk
10. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 6 2009, 10:42 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 6 2009, 10:42 AM EDT
ya, i agree, i have adored horses my whole life, but just in april did i start taking lessons, my riding instructor, says im super talented, and could go far with horses. i dont know when to call myself a "good" rider. i need some people to ask me stuff, like can you do this, or this, to help me determine how good i really am. Do you find this valuable?    
foalhandler
foalhandler
11. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 6 2009, 1:32 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 6 2009, 1:32 PM EDT
I am so excited for you and your new passion. Everyday you spend with a horse, I promise you, they will teach you something. You will never learn it all but you will die trying. The more you study the better you will get and altho your riding lessons are very important what you do with your new horse on the ground will be the most important. This will build the life long relationship we horse crazy people crave. AND all that ground work will be the start of your skill and relationship on his back. Know one says or shows that to us more than Chris Cox so you go girl and don't be in a hurry, it's a wonderful life long journey . Happy trails and be safe. Cathie 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
mammothhorsefrk
mammothhorsefrk
12. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 6 2009, 6:00 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 6 2009, 6:00 PM EDT
thank you, i do love it, and hope with all my heart that i can pursue the horse world. it is one of the few things that i could do all the time. it never gets old, and i always love it, especially when i have a harder horse to work with, its just more of a challenge. i would like to be a horse trainer, and i guess the first thing that i would need is a horse, i have enough money to buy a decent horse, but my parents wont let me, they want me to save for a car, i told them that i would rather ride my own horse, than have a car, but they just doont get it. hopefully they will come around, but for now, i guess i will just have to keep learning all that i can, and train the horses that i do get to ride. if anyone is ever in mammoth lakes, or near, and needs there horse trained, im your girl!!! Do you find this valuable?    

bamuntz
13. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 6 2009, 6:10 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 6 2009, 6:10 PM EDT
There are cheap horses out there. Also buyer beware or habits disease. There are also people out there with horses that they dont use and would be happy to send their old friend to a good home. With a scary economy there are good horses out there. I picked up a 13 yr mare at Christmas for $50 and rescued her from a dinnerplate fate. I am experienced with horses however. The first horses I got when I was 30 yrs ago was a pair of stablemate mares 1 was broke and the other was not. We broke out the 2nd mare using the monkey see monkey doo method. She would do anything as long as she could be with her stable mate. I rode the pony and my brother rode the unbroke mare, we were fairly inexperienced with horses. My brother and I broke them. Our parents who had experience with horses as youth, did not help us much. Older unbroke horses dont tend to be as silly as youngsters. Years later I picked up a yearling from a baby factory. Some people might like the charitable deduction as a 4-H project. Ask a stable for assistance in finding one. Maybe they have one that no longer fits their needs. Do you find this valuable?    

bamuntz
14. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 6 2009, 6:13 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 6 2009, 6:15 PM EDT
LAZY S,

Where do you get your horse prices from?!! And what kind of horses are you referring to? There are cheap horses out there. They are no show horse nor are they the breeds best representatives. But they can be a wonderful friend and a great place to start. Do you find this valuable?    

bamuntz
15. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 6 2009, 6:16 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 6 2009, 6:17 PM EDT
ebay Chris Cox for supplies. I just picked up the whole series for $125, that I am going to donate to my home 4-H clubs. Do you find this valuable?    

bamuntz
16. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 6 2009, 6:20 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 6 2009, 6:20 PM EDT
"thank you, i do love it, and hope with all my heart that i can pursue the horse world. it is one of the few things that i could do all the time. it never gets old, and i always love it, especially when i have a harder horse to work with, its just more of a challenge. i would like to be a horse trainer, and i guess the first thing that i would need is a horse, i have enough money to buy a decent horse, but my parents wont let me, they want me to save for a car, i told them that i would rather ride my own horse, than have a car, but they just doont get it. hopefully they will come around, but for now, i guess i will just have to keep learning all that i can, and train the horses that i do get to ride. if anyone is ever in mammoth lakes, or near, and needs there horse trained, im your girl!!!"
Horses are expensive but much cheaper than other things that teenagers can get into- Drugs, & sex. There is a nice story called becuase My Daughter Grew up With Horses, The story highlights life skills that are hard to come by. Maybe your parents will get the horse bug. Do you find this valuable?    
mammothhorsefrk
mammothhorsefrk
17. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 6 2009, 6:24 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 6 2009, 6:24 PM EDT
i dont care what kind of horse it is, i just want a horse, that is not too old, and can canter, and one that isnt totally mean. thanks, and i hoope they get the horse bug, and no, i dont do that stuff, i want to live a long healthy life, with horses Do you find this valuable?    
Naildrivingman
Naildrivingman
18. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 6 2009, 6:52 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 6 2009, 6:52 PM EDT
Google "california horse rescue" and you will find a number of agencys that have unwanted animals. We have a rescue horse that is an absolute gem. If you have the time, a rescued horse can be inexpensive and heartwarming at the same time, but I will give you several pieces of advice.

1. Take someone with you that knows horses really well.
2. Don't pick a rescued horse (or any horse) based on color and symmetry.
3. Don't settle on one horse right away. We adopted a horse after visiting him five times over two months and only after a trainer friend saw him and got on him.
4. Be prepared to have an adopted horse put in for at least 30 days of training, especially if you are a beginner.
5. Don't let someone tell you that a beginner should have an old horse, our boy is five and is absolutely wonderful and calm, he just didn't know much when we got him.

Rescuing any animal is a game of chance, but if you take your time, you can end up with a really nice companion that otherwise wouldn't have a home. Many rescue organizations are non-profit, so your money goes directly to help the animals. Many rescue organizations offer therapeutic riding for those with physical and emotional challenges and offer opportunites to children who are not as fortunate when it comes to affording a horse. Rescue is a great cause, but requires lots of patience and time to find the right fit for you. Good luck, I hope this helps.

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mammothhorsefrk
mammothhorsefrk
19. RE: "Cheap Horse" Help!
Jul 6 2009, 6:55 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 6 2009, 6:55 PM EDT
"Google "california horse rescue" and you will find a number of agencys that have unwanted animals. We have a rescue horse that is an absolute gem. If you have the time, a rescued horse can be inexpensive and heartwarming at the same time, but I will give you several pieces of advice.

1. Take someone with you that knows horses really well.
2. Don't pick a rescued horse (or any horse) based on color and symmetry.
3. Don't settle on one horse right away. We adopted a horse after visiting him five times over two months and only after a trainer friend saw him and got on him.
4. Be prepared to have an adopted horse put in for at least 30 days of training, especially if you are a beginner.
5. Don't let someone tell you that a beginner should have an old horse, our boy is five and is absolutely wonderful and calm, he just didn't know much when we got him.

Rescuing any animal is a game of chance, but if you take your time, you can end up with a really nice companion that otherwise wouldn't have a home. Many rescue organizations are non-profit, so your money goes directly to help the animals. Many rescue organizations offer therapeutic riding for those with physical and emotional challenges and offer opportunites to children who are not as fortunate when it comes to affording a horse. Rescue is a great cause, but requires lots of patience and time to find the right fit for you. Good luck, I hope this helps.

Chris"
wow, thanks, that should help, and i have a friend who has been working with horses for like 40 years, so i would bring her, thank you so much Do you find this valuable?    
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