I think height/weight of a horse is important. As someone who is pretty tall, I can't ride a horse that is 13-14 HH, so even if they are the perfect horse otherwise, it still wouldn't be a good fit if they were too small to ride. Conversely, I know people who are very intimidated by a larger horse and are uncomfortable with handling them.
Ask pointed questions. Such as: why are you selling this horse? What's the worst behavior this horse has ever displayed? Is this horse drugged currently? See what the current owner says! Always bring someone with you who's an experienced professional, and lean on his/her advice. Make sure to be truthful with yourself regarding your own ability. I think that over 70% of first time owners get out of horses in their first year due to lack of knowledge, getting injured or simply realizing that horses are not bicycles. You cannot just shove it away and not do anything for months on end, and then expect to have a nice ride, necessarily. Lol.
Horses are not bicycles yes 😂 at one point in our relationship we talked about getting my husband a horse and ultimately he decided it wasn’t for him because “a motorcycle doesn’t have bad days...” I give him credit for knowing what he would/wouldn’t enjoy. He is very happy with his Harley. Thanks for your comment! 😃
I will definately buy my dream breed, BUT he/she will not be a baby, green, etc. I will make sure that we fit together, that the horse likes me, that I can visit more than once before buying etc. Such a big responsability, never rush to buy. :-)
Thank you so much for shereing ,it's a great lesson,from what I'm learning watching my favourite trainer it realy seems like you can almost get any horse and its mostly a matter of training and training methods and that most horses can be amazing once there is love respect and healthy boundaries in place for all the basics. I was looking at older horses but now considering very young ones and just training them well from the start to avoid a horse with existing habits.
Totally agree! I had horses 30 years ago and after kids and work retirement I have purchased another horse. I knew I wanted a draft or chunky draft cross. Because of my age, I knew that I also wanted an older horse, that would be mine until it’s passing. I also knew I wanted to help a rescue horse. I was so lucky that I found my horse. He is a North American Spotted Draft, he is big and was super pushy and had his own set of respect issues to sort through, but we are on the road to him becoming more respectful, and pushing less and less. But these issues take time and the know how to fix, which I didn’t have when I was younger. My advice for beginners is DO NOT rush into buying your “dream” horse! I made that mistake and the 4yr old green broke Arabian gelding I purchased when I was younger was way too much for me and ended in me having to sell him to someone older and more experienced. Which was heartbreaking.
@@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army He still has his moments, but for the most part we have bonded and he knows that he cannot get away with his previous pushy behavior. I try to keep him on his toes with ground work, which helps.
In addition, to what extent am I as a rider willing to train and work on problems. Many horses work for rider A but not for rider B. You have to have a certain level of training, it's not enough if the horse can do it but I as the rider can't. Many riders think that they will get a certain breed and the rest will take care of itself. A man in our stable has an Arabian horse and at some point he just wants to ride it for short rides. It's going to be fun and we're all excited. The horse cannot be tied up, is poorly trained, but: It is an Arabian. With a pike head and thin legs. This will be a spectacle. 😂😂
Yes... Kinda... 😂 I got a practice one first a little pony 😂he's a sweetie but we need a bigger one everyone can ride 11hh chunky pony can only carry so much 😂
My pony looks like a tiny cob 😂so I don't really need a big cob and the big price tag unless I could really make it work Quarter horses don't mind cows which is important on my list since they might be together ... We also need a hardy horse it's cold up here even with shelter... There's a barn too but we are up north I need to keep that in mind Another reason I'm glad my pony is hairy boy 😂 Work horse cross would be good Or Morgan, Canadian or Rocky Mountain even crossed are good on my list as well because they are a softer ride I have back problems pulling would be more important for me but I have 2 men who would need a ride I'm also thinking about buying a mare and guiding because guildings are easier to listen to a few different people and still be pleasing And a mare because really there's 3 riders or 2 at least and the pony don't cut it Possibly for me for a bit but not long time more for pulling a cart When you want to buy list your wants and don't wants in a horse and think it out its not something to just jump into they are special animals
Thanks for this! It sounds like you are clear on what you want and need which is so important. All those breeds sound like lovely options. I hope you find just the right horse to keep your chunky pony company 😃💖
@@HappieronaHorse thanks Im lucky to have a horse mentor or I would not even dream of it I have very little experience with horses but right now it feels right I'm helping on a farm learning about cows I have a milk cow and a pony... And other animals there lol I started a farm in town with birds and had to find a farmer friend to take them in lol It all started with a baby rooster of all things💞
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I think height/weight of a horse is important. As someone who is pretty tall, I can't ride a horse that is 13-14 HH, so even if they are the perfect horse otherwise, it still wouldn't be a good fit if they were too small to ride. Conversely, I know people who are very intimidated by a larger horse and are uncomfortable with handling them.
Great point! The appropriate size horse definitely matters. 👍🏼
Big question too: Was the horse socialiszed well? How does it do in herds?
Good presentation. And it's so good to see you.
Thank you, Richard! Grateful to have you watching as always 🙏🏼
Thank you so very much!!! I learned a lot♥️🙋♀️☮️‼️🐴
Ask pointed questions. Such as: why are you selling this horse? What's the worst behavior this horse has ever displayed? Is this horse drugged currently? See what the current owner says! Always bring someone with you who's an experienced professional, and lean on his/her advice. Make sure to be truthful with yourself regarding your own ability. I think that over 70% of first time owners get out of horses in their first year due to lack of knowledge, getting injured or simply realizing that horses are not bicycles. You cannot just shove it away and not do anything for months on end, and then expect to have a nice ride, necessarily. Lol.
Horses are not bicycles yes 😂 at one point in our relationship we talked about getting my husband a horse and ultimately he decided it wasn’t for him because “a motorcycle doesn’t have bad days...” I give him credit for knowing what he would/wouldn’t enjoy. He is very happy with his Harley. Thanks for your comment! 😃
I will definately buy my dream breed, BUT he/she will not be a baby, green, etc. I will make sure that we fit together, that the horse likes me, that I can visit more than once before buying etc. Such a big responsability, never rush to buy. :-)
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Thank you so much for shereing ,it's a great lesson,from what I'm learning watching my favourite trainer it realy seems like you can almost get any horse and its mostly a matter of training and training methods and that most horses can be amazing once there is love respect and healthy boundaries in place for all the basics. I was looking at older horses but now considering very young ones and just training them well from the start to avoid a horse with existing habits.
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Totally agree! I had horses 30 years ago and after kids and work retirement I have purchased another horse. I knew I wanted a draft or chunky draft cross. Because of my age, I knew that I also wanted an older horse, that would be mine until it’s passing. I also knew I wanted to help a rescue horse. I was so lucky that I found my horse. He is a North American Spotted Draft, he is big and was super pushy and had his own set of respect issues to sort through, but we are on the road to him becoming more respectful, and pushing less and less. But these issues take time and the know how to fix, which I didn’t have when I was younger.
My advice for beginners is DO NOT rush into buying your “dream” horse! I made that mistake and the 4yr old green broke Arabian gelding I purchased when I was younger was way too much for me and ended in me having to sell him to someone older and more experienced. Which was heartbreaking.
I love Spotted Drafts! I’m so glad you found something that checked all the boxes! 😃
Hi its now 7 months after your comment,I just wantded to ask how are you and your beautiful horse going now,is it a healthy respectful relationship ❤
@@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army He still has his moments, but for the most part we have bonded and he knows that he cannot get away with his previous pushy behavior. I try to keep him on his toes with ground work, which helps.
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In addition, to what extent am I as a rider willing to train and work on problems. Many horses work for rider A but not for rider B. You have to have a certain level of training, it's not enough if the horse can do it but I as the rider can't. Many riders think that they will get a certain breed and the rest will take care of itself. A man in our stable has an Arabian horse and at some point he just wants to ride it for short rides. It's going to be fun and we're all excited. The horse cannot be tied up, is poorly trained, but: It is an Arabian. With a pike head and thin legs. This will be a spectacle. 😂😂
This is a great point; breed cannot compensate for our own lack of skill! 👍🏼
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Thank you Lori! Great to have you watching! ❤️
Yes... Kinda... 😂
I got a practice one first a little pony 😂he's a sweetie but we need a bigger one everyone can ride 11hh chunky pony can only carry so much 😂
My pony looks like a tiny cob 😂so I don't really need a big cob and the big price tag unless I could really make it work
Quarter horses don't mind cows which is important on my list since they might be together
... We also need a hardy horse it's cold up here even with shelter... There's a barn too but we are up north I need to keep that in mind
Another reason I'm glad my pony is hairy boy 😂
Work horse cross would be good
Or Morgan, Canadian or Rocky Mountain even crossed are good on my list as well because they are a softer ride
I have back problems pulling would be more important for me but I have 2 men who would need a ride
I'm also thinking about buying a mare and guiding because guildings are easier to listen to a few different people and still be pleasing
And a mare because really there's 3 riders or 2 at least and the pony don't cut it
Possibly for me for a bit but not long time more for pulling a cart
When you want to buy list your wants and don't wants in a horse and think it out its not something to just jump into they are special animals
Great and important talk :)
Thanks for this! It sounds like you are clear on what you want and need which is so important. All those breeds sound like lovely options. I hope you find just the right horse to keep your chunky pony company 😃💖
@@HappieronaHorse thanks Im lucky to have a horse mentor or I would not even dream of it
I have very little experience with horses but right now it feels right
I'm helping on a farm learning about cows I have a milk cow and a pony... And other animals there lol
I started a farm in town with birds and had to find a farmer friend to take them in lol
It all started with a baby rooster of all things💞
@@wildedibles819how wonderful!!! What fun to have so many animals to enjoy. Your heart sounds so full 🥰
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