Comments on: Thinking of Buying a Horse?

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:23:23 +0000

I agree that you need to get a vet's opinion. Another point is that you said a heavier person. Most bone issues get worse with age and work. So the older he gets and the more he is used, the worse it may get. Being used lightly will help, but for a heavier rider could make it worse. In my opinion there are a lot of horses out there right now, so keep looking. I think it's better to spend a little more money on the horse, than to spend more on upkeep. I also think the homeopathic remedies can help, however I don't believe they are going to cure any horse(I just don't see how it can make bone disappear) and are an additional cost. I don't think bone spurs are one of the things that will get significantly better over time, just worse. Other than that all you can do is give mild pain meds( Naproxen Sodium or Bute) and wrap his legs. As a note, you can give horses Aleve, it's worked well on a horse that I had with a bone spur(very bad one) at a dose of 15 pills to a 1000# horse. Good luck!

By: WilliamsShamir

WilliamsShamir — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:44:06 +0000

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By: bluelightning0

bluelightning0 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:40:29 +0000

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By: Marike E

Marike E — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:13:37 +0000

I'm 5 ft 7, and I own a 14.2 hand pony, who works fine. I think you wont have a problem as long as the horse can carry you, and your legs arent dragging on the ground or anything. But maybe talk to your coach or someone who can judge it in person?

By: horse girl

horse girl — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:36:22 +0000

About any general mechanic should be able to take a bearing out and get a part number off of it.It would be just like changing wheel bearings on a car or truck.

By: Soreanol

Soreanol — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:22:52 +0000

HOLY CRAP! Comparing this to the original picture, they’re identical!

By: PokeMann61

PokeMann61 — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:36:18 +0000

dude, you own! this looks identical to a photograph

By: ThePimentanativa

ThePimentanativa — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:52:50 +0000

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By: Mark K

Mark K — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:40:58 +0000

absolutely not!
for a five year old you need a smaller pony that is what is known as "bomb proof" or "dead broke" stallions tend to be VERY spooky and highstrung and can be VERY dangerous, also Thoroughbreds have a TON of energy and can be very spunky. You def need to look up about horses. get her a gelding they are the best to handle, stallions are spirited and mares are spirited and moody, get a gelded pony. or even a quarter horse. It sounds like you don't have too much horse experience, find somebody that does and get info from them. also don't just get a horse offline, you need to go meet the horse and its owner. watch the owner ride the horse inside and outside the pen and see how easily he can control it, also YOU test ride it. check its diet, how it interacts with other horses and strangers. but def don't get this horse for a 5 yr old. this is a horse stud and by "easy to handle" it means easy to handle for a stallion. and that isn't so "easy" for beginners
hope this helps

By: Nikki S

Nikki S — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:39:15 +0000

that seems pretty costly… unless you're almost sure that this is the horse for you, don't waste a trip out there. look at your local horses for sale, ones that you can visit more than once before deciding if they're right for you. it's always good to ride the horse first before buying, to make sure that you can handle them alright and everything. i know a lot of people that have bought a horse, and it ended up to not be the right fit for them. i know it's hard, and it could take a long time to find one that's worth buying, but in the long run it's worth it. try sites like equinenow.com, freehorseads.com, and dreamhorse.com. search for ads posted of horses in your area. owning a horse is a big responsibility, and it takes a lot of time and effort. but good luck, and i hope i helped!