Just purchased Horses
 

I just purchased 2 horses, 1 quarter horse that is green broke, and 1 half-linger that is 14. Any suggestion?

Depends... what did you buy them for?
Riding pleasure or show?

I have horsies too- 7, with a foal on the way! Good luck to ya, they can be alot of fun!! :wink:

One question. WHY? :lol:

Because it what makes her happy, you think??

Well, now, she has 2 horsepower. :P

or two 'Hayburners' :D

I have 550 horses under my hood 8)

Congrats on the purchase. I'm not a horse-kinda-guy, but I think they're beautiful animals. :wink:

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I LOVE HORSES! My daughter is/was (boyfriend) more into them. She rides equestrian. She is great at training them. She trained 2 so far.
So what do you need help with, maybe if you ask I can have her tell you or she can refer you somewhere. If you live in Indianapolis maybe she can like help you train them :lol: To get her away from the boyfriend a little! She is almost 17, get my hint here :lol:

Re: Just purchased Horses
 

Not to be picky but isn't a equestrian a horse?

The only riding stiles I have heard of are English, Western, and Dressage.

The why question was only meant to be a joke. We ourselves have 5 of our own horses and a border with a horse.

Re: Just purchased Horses
 

equestrian is the rider, not the horse, or type of riding.

Probably meant to say 'english', not equestiran. :wink:

I am a trainer/breeder as well. Just like any other thing you get involved with, do some research. I've been doing this for 20+ yrs, and there is still a lot to learn (like trucking I suppose!). Just remember, they require much more care/committment than other 'pets' do- so unless you can spend a resonable amount of time with them, you may need to double-check why you have them. They are truly wonderful creatures, and can be great 'therapy'/escape for a lot of people. Hubby and I have done a lot of showing/training and trail riding over the years, and the bonds made w/our critters is very strong- like some folks and their dogs/cats. Since he became a trucker though, he doesnt get to ride much, and his horse really misses him! I could 'talk' about this forever, horses are the one thing I am very passionate about, so sorry if I'm rambling!! :D :wink:

Yes as I am the rookie mom she is the pro :cry: She has been riding since she was 10! I can show you pics of her, she is well liked and very good pose, only a STUPID BOY got in her way! Funny thing is her friend got offered to manage horses in Plainfield, IN and her friend offered her a job to help so she is pretty excited, but the BOYFRIEND will be jealous of this and stop her; watch!

I LOVE HORSE! Yes she rides English my bad! I always get it confussed! I love horses, but I like to ride not show. I wish I could show them, but I will leave that to her she is 100% better than I :roll:

horses
 

It sounds like you are gonna have your hands full with that green broke one...hope you got alot of padding when you get to the saddle breaking!

:lol: You forgot Trail Riding... :lol: That requires all the skills of above and some. :P

I truly miss riding. :cry:
I will again one day... :arrow:

P.S. Quarter's are warm-bloods...easy breakers. Just take your time with them, and they come under saddle nicely. Very nice breed. I had a Black Quarter/Thoroughbred cross stallion...and he was a real gentleman. I showed him for 2 years, then trained him for Cutting.

This thread encouraged me to scan some old photos to my computer. I really need to sit down one day and add lots more. I have a box full of old photos, and some old albums. I need to put them on a CD someday. This new technology is great!
Show some photos of yer horses!! We all love pictures.

Here is that Black Stallion I was talking about.
His name was Wheels. Isn't he gorgeous? My fiancee in this photo is too.
But...we never married. :cry: :lol:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2.../72/Wheels.jpg
I started showing him as a Colt. This is his first show...and he won a ribbon. :) He really LOVED showing and all the attendtion he was recieving. Remember to smile and enjoy yourself...and the Horse will too.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2.../Firstshow.jpg
This was the first day of saddle...see how nice he was... 8)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...irstsaddle.jpg


Now compare that to my Hotblooded Polish Arabian Endurance Race Horse!!! I had to seperate him from the other horses...or he'd beat the crap out of them. Here he is giving an Appy whatfor.
He was very spirited...and I left that in him. He bucked everytime I got on him...and if he didn't...I'd worry he was sick. :lol:
We did the Tevis Cup race together.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...onkikinass.jpg