Buying a horse... and illogical question :)?
i would like to buy a horse in about a years time... i own thought about this for a long time and i have planned to save until i own more than i need for emergencies... my 1 question is that how much approximatley will it cost? contained by australian $$$ please :)
2) what will i need... i know the basics and i have taken into consideration in the region of worming bridals halters ect... but are there any other unseen items that you don't notice.
3) How can i train the horse that i am riding at the stables to be a bit more responsive to my aids... i hold a great bond with him but sometimes he doesn't respond o my aids.. also i would like to know for the future when i ride another horse
4) what are some money saver for horses... like tips and tricks?
5) thats it for now... any other tips or tricks??
thanks HEAPS
xx
It costs me $450 a month surrounded by victoria.
thats feed, farrier, agistment, worming ect.
antiseptic spray.
maybe get a crop...
money saver, one is not to buy one, 2 is buy more of the food get it for cheaper... ect/
this cooperation is called
"Tips on Buying a Horse or Pony"
http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Tips-on-Buy...
the main things you need to start - halter, shank, hoof pick!
anyhow read the cooperation - its good help to get you started horse/pony shopping.
1.) sorry idk austrailian moneey
2.) yes, i spend $700 (american dollars) when i went to the tack store when i bought my horse, and i still buy things weekly. you need blankets (1 or 2 sheets, a environment blanket, a heavy blanket, a cooler dress sheet, and an anti sweat sheet), a bridle, a girth, a bit, shampoos, common ointments, grooming supplies, saddle pad, additional food supplements, costs of shots, dentist bills, vet bills, shoeing, etc. etc. etc.
3.) i work at my stable and i train horses for the owner. if a horse doesnt listen to my aids, i force those aids at the double and sternly, and if that doesnt work, come with a different appraoch, for example: if a horse be not responding to my half haulting or steering aids, i would slam on the breaks, and make them back up. you hold to make the horse respect you. you also cant let a horse get absent with something more than twice because then they will think its okay.
4.) theres a few things resembling subsituting for expensive products...like instead of using thrush buster you can use bleech and water in a spray bottle. and dont buy "horse" shampoos. lately use the regular stuff you get in stores.
I don't know how to exchange the currency rate for america to austrailia. But I can tell you the cheapest part of a horse is the horse itself...at smallest that is a joke.
The price of a horse can vary depending on breed, age, show transcript, what it has been trained to do, etc. No way to put an average price on buying a horse, within are way too many variables.
Usually when you buy a horse, the halter should come with it, but most family like to buy a shiney new halter in the material/color that the strange owners likes.
Figure in shoing costs, yearly vaccination and other preventative maintenance care as well as a honourable chunk for emergencies. If you pay a lot for a horse, you may want to look into insurance.
Check around some local barns to procure some ideas of boarding prices. Some tips on saving money? Shop catalogs for inexpensive dewormers and basic equipment, I find it's smaller number expensive than in the local tack stores. Learn how to clip/braid a horse and you can rent your services out or trade them for other services that someone else might do. Clean your own stall instead of paying for the stable to do it. Maybe even offer to nurture a few days a week to cut down boarding costs. If your horse has good feet and the terrain isn't too tough, consider disappearing the horse unshod.
There are lots of books out that can help you with your training aids, it's much too involved to share here. Get some books that have uncomplicated exercises to work on and you will find with time and dilligence, that the horse should come around.
Answers: Okie dokie.
I spend a fitting $10,000+ yearly for my horse. NO! That doesn't mean you will! I'm just a hugely expensive person. That includes regular vet, dentist, farrier, feed and insurance. Not to mention my splurging on unnecessary items (which is why I spend so much).
lol (a) qhlady. You're spot on there!
It's not only how much you will need. It's an ongoing income. You need a job to support a horse.
2. First article you will need is a stable and/or acerage of pasture for your horse. Either at a livery or at your own house.
So yes, halters, organize ropes, grooming kit, feed accessories (including buckets, nurture bins, etc)
Pooper scooper! lol
Yes, saddle, bridle, bits (extra bits), saddle pad, preferably rugs for winter and sometimes for summer (I suggest a summer rug, it gets really hot here. Great whether you have minimal shelter), travelling boots, a float.
3. Every horse is different. Respect level is usually adjectives with that problem. He needs to respect you and you need to MAKE him respect you. Close bonding isn't everything whether you're not top of the pecking order. Also, are your aids correct? You could be confusing him.
As for future riding, solely you can answer that with your experience with the horse.
4. Money savers? HA! I enjoy no idea! If there are any, let me know!
I generally buy in bulk (hay and chaff) so to me it's a money saver, lol.
5. Don't feel as whether you need to go out and buy the best of the best of everything for your horse. You won't need an expensive $100 dandy brush!
