July 30th, 2007 
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When you own a horse it is very essential that you have enough knowledge on how to give proper horse care–proper horse grooming, proper feeding, and proper horse training–so that you will become successful horse raiser. You should remember some fundamentals of horse raising.
There are almost as many opinions on the proper horse care as there are different kinds of horses. Much of the “correct” kind of feeding will depend on what kind of work, if any, your horse does on a usual basis. Here is a general overview on how to feed your horses properly.
The most essential thing is to see to it that your horse has clean, fresh water readily available at all times. Horses surprisingly need more water in the cold months of winter than in the warmer months of the year. There are lots of ways to make sure that your horse gets a fresh supply of water at all times of the year. One of the easiest method to do this is to make use of poly stock tanks. You can buy these at most farm stores for a reasonable price.
You have to see to it that you buy a tank and hoses that are rated for feeding. Some hoses contain ingredients that make them not suitable for carrying water for animal or human consumption. Check the label carefully so that you can make it sure you are buying the right ones. Water hoses come in many different sizes and lengths and some even come in collapsible form, which works well for those colder climates where water will freeze inside the hose in overnight temperatures.
Here are some other simple guidelines on feeding horses. First, ensure that you have a trace mineral block and an iodized salt block for your horse. These give the important vitamins and minerals your horse needs on a regular basis. Your horse will lick or chew the block, as they need these vitamins and minerals. These blocks can be bought at most feed stores and most farm-related stores as well.
Feeding your horse may vary from the other depending on your horse’s individual needs, so make sure to contact your vet if you have any questions. Every horse is different and the correct feeding schedule will depend on activity level, age, geographic location and various other catalysts.
One feeding problem that is becoming more and more common is over-feeding an idle horse. This usually happens when a horse eats more than he can burn off during exercise will do more harm to him than good. How can you tell if your horse has gained weight that is too much? Here is a good rule of thumb: you should ideally be able to run your fingers along the horse’s rib cage with light pressure and be able to feel the horse’s ribs. If you find that you have to lean into the horse and press down your fingers to make heavy pressure, there is a good chance that your horse may be overweight. Overweight horses usually suffer from extra stress on their hearts with the extra fat, which makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the horse’s body. Please see to it that you consult your vet if you think your horse may be overweight.
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How will my horse react when I move him into a stable?I just got a 2 yr old horse from a rescue. He is a calm horse that doesn't worry about life. His whole life he has been a pasture horse. My mom and me want to board him at a stable. I am worried he may get stressed out and not enjoy being a stable horse. I am also worried he may start to be a aggressive horse because of the change. How do you think he may react to the big move?
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I always loved horses, but was only able to ride trails occasionally as a child, and took lessons for a very short time. I bought a horse when I was about 30, and that was a disaster, as the horse was, "hot". My daughter also picked up the love of horses, and wanted to ride, or buy a pony. We did buy a pony, but didn't know that much about horses. The kids enjoyed riding her, but she soon became unmanageable, because adults could not ride her. Finally, after selling the pony, my daughter (still intent on the whole horse thing), decided to take lessons. This helped her to learn the basics about riding, basics about horses, do a little showing, etc. I still was uncomfortable bridling a horse, saddling a horse, etc.
The best thing to do is find a barn with a very good trainer. You might even like to watch some of the lessons they are giving other people. Do a little checking to find out who is considered good. A person giving lessons can simply have a horse ready for you to ride, give you a lesson while they are talking to other people, and pay little attention to you, or your actual progress. Find someone who is interested in teaching you about riding, fundamentals of bridling, saddling, and horse safety. Often, a smaller private barn will provide a little more hands-on time, than a larger barn that has a production line of people going through, lesson after lesson. They are not necessarily "bad", but you may not learn as much with them, as someone who can spend a little time with you. Also make sure they are a good rider. Have they been showing their horses, or do their students show at shows other than just their own barn shows? This is not a necessity, but it might show that they are interested in getting better in order to be good enough to do well at shows. You would do well to do anywhere from 6 months of lessons to even a couple of years of lessons with a good trainer, before buying a horse. This does a lot of things for you, including allowing you to ride more than one horse, which is very good for you. Then, if you do decide to buy a horse, make sure you have a very experienced person helping you make your decision, because you can get a horse that is not trained well, too much horse for you, or simply of ill health, which is very difficult to discern. Never purchase a horse without a VET CHECK. The money spent on a vet check can save you more than you might even spend on the horse, and lots of heartache, if the horse is not even rideable, and you have to resell it, perhaps with no success. Get to know horse people, and consider joining a 4H club, because the people in these clubs are usually very helpful, and know quite a lot. These are usually good contacts. Good luck.
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I would also drive him backwards or away from me. I don't care if he follows to the gate, but once we reach it…they need to stay back.
I would step aggressively towards the other horse and tell him to back off. I would turn my horse around so I was facing horse number 2. I would stomp, wave my hands and use an agressive tone. If that didn't work…then I would have a crop the next time and move him off with that. Again…I don't care if they follow towards the gate…but they need to learn to stay back from the gate.
I don't recommend 'touching' another horse without that owner's knowledge or say so. That would make me incredibly angry if it was mine. I may tell you to go ahead and smack if you needed to…but if you did it without my permission…I would be mad. Same goes for giving my horse treats without my say so…
Find the owner of the second horse and talk to them about they would like you to handle this. Until then…you need to try and back the horse off…without touching it.
Just my opinion…
When I had a horse, I was in Jr High and High School. When I wasn't in classes, doing chores, or homework, I spent every minute with… or on my horse. She wasn't just an animal to me… she was like a pet.. a favorite friend. Even when I was busy with chores (I lived on a working farm) she followed me aroud like a puppy, nibbling in pockets or muzzling for treats.
The more time you can spend with your horse, the better 'friend' he/she will be to you. Also, if you spend time with the horse without riding, the more likely they'll be to respond to you. In other words, if EVERY time it sees you, it means a saddle clamped on their back, they might come to resent it.
Sometime my horse and I would waller in the sand together! Or bath time she would come beside me to shake like a dog. She was big baby!
(Sobs) I miss that old nag….
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You mentioned that you'll be taking a gap year. Spend that year immersed in the horse world… mostly.
During your lessons, (especially if they're group ones, like mine) think about things that you can improve. For example-when you're warming up at the walk, see how far you can stretch your heels down. And at the trot and canter, drop your stirrups for one lap and pick them back up for another. This increases your leg strength and balance, and it helps you practice picking up a lost stirrup at the more jostling gaits.
Don't just stick to the discipline you're riding now. Find lessons in Western, if you're riding English now (and vice versa). Spend some time learning about every nook and cranny of the riding styles out there- even if it's just a lesson or two or if it's just reading about it in a book. This way your that much more knowledgeable about different riding styles, horsemanship, training methods, and riding in general.
See if you can spend time with a trainer. You can learn about different training methods and hopefully pick up things that you can use later on. Many professional riders also train to keep up the bills before they get that "breakout" ride.
See if you can get a job as a groom at a well known showing barn in your area. This way, you can be in the competition environment and gain the mindset. You'll also gain contacts and references for later. But I'm assuming you know that this pays… nothing.
Which brings me to my last (almost xD) point. Find a job in retail, etc. that you know a little bit about. Even if you work part time, it helps bring in the money. I would even go so far as to recommend that you save everything that you get from that job.
OK. Last thing- SAVE. I know it's so obvious, but it's necessary. Eat mac and cheese and ramen noodles. Don't buy new clothes. Live at home. Go to the extreme. If you're buying a horse 6 months before you go to college, you've got a double whammy of new costs coming your way.
I told you everything that I could think of because you didn't mention what you want to go into. Pro rider? Trainer?
Wow. All this talk about horses makes me want to take a gap year myself. Hmm… Might have to consider it.
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Welcome to the worked of riding! And good for you for having a professional out there ready to help as soon as you get your new horse!
Horses can carry up to 20% of their own body weight without having any ill impact. For example a 1,500 lb horse should be able to carry a 300lb human. If a 350lb human rides him though that is where the trouble comes in. One ride even can do irreversable damage to their spine and back muscles.
A great first horse for you all would be a draft horse. They are usually gentol, smart, and safe which is exactly what you want from a first horse. Look for a Clydesdale, Percheron, etc that has been broke to ride (that is key because a lot of people just drive draft horses).
You can do an advanced search and put in that you want your horse to be over 16 hh (you guys are so tall that you need something at least that tall or you will look silly) and how ever heavy it needs to be. Hope that helps and good luck.
Sorry. I don't know what to tell you. You seem to have a good argument in your favor, but there must be something that your parents a afraid of. And by afraid I don't mean that they are scared of anything, just maybe if they say that they know you're mature enough and so on, maybe they're are just worried that it will come down to them being the ones to take care of it in the end. Sometimes parents have a way with saying one thing, but really meaning another. I know…I am one. I think if you give them time, and really present your side of it, you may be able to get their approval. It just might take more time than you are willing to wait. I would definately try to find out the real reason that they changed their minds. They might just have a good one.
It is always a good idea to isolate any horses that have come into contact with the infected horse, since the signs of the disease often manifest themselves days to weeks after the initial infection.
Your veterinarian can perform a swab of the nasal passages, throat, or abscess of the suspect animal in order to test for the Streptococcus equi bacteria.
I hope this helps =)
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I think the whole breed preference is almost like racism. Every horse is an individual just as people are. Not all arabians are smart, not all drafts are calm, and not all Quarter horses are perfect for ranch work.
When looking for a first horse, look at the horse's training – does it do what you want it to do? If not, how much time, money, etc will it take to get it there? Then how is the horse's conformation? It may be the best trained horse in the world, but if it's not built to do what you want it to do, it's going to have physical problems down the road. Next, is the personality. Do you get along with this horse? I've known some really great horses, that I jsut did not like. We couldn't connect, and thus could never really reach our potential. I've had to resell several horses, do to conflict of personality. Other personality traits you should look at is how personable is this horse? Do you feel safe having friends or family around it, or is it a one person horse? Just some things to keep in mind…
I would love to recommend a breed (I have a favorite just like anyone else) but there are always going to be exceptions to the rule. So look at the individual, not the breed, and you might be surprised by finding the perfect horse in a breed you weren't expecting.