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I want to get an American Cream Draft, I love draft horses and helping save a rare breed is a huge bonus. I like Norikers, too. But I hae yet to hear of one living here in the US
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How to own a horse
It made me
feel absolute bliss
 "The best experience in my entire life"
How I did it: I took riding lessons as a child, had to quit, then resumed again in my late 20's. To my surprise, I hadn't lost any of my skills. I first did a half lease on school horses then asked around to see who might be selling an Arabian horse because that's what I wanted. I got more than I bargained for when I met my first and favorite horse, a wild silvery white Arabian who was basically never really ridden. I made payments on him because the owner wanted him to go to the right home. I trained him, and he's now won ribbons, he does tricks etc. My dream was to own a Black Arabian Stallion (since as a child I loved the movie) That goal was also achieved in 2006 when I got a beautiful black Arabian colt. My childhood dream of having just a horse, turned into me actually getting an Arabian, and now experiencing the dream I used to have as a small child.... Imagining a black Arabian stallion in my own backyard. I have achieved that and much more. I now have the white Arabian, the black stallion, and a wild-caught American mustang. I am truly blessed.
Lessons & tips: Start somewhere! Find a reputable riding school and get private lessons. When you're confident enough, take a group lesson. Learn horse care, and practice. Half lease a horse from a riding school or private owner. Eventually have your riding school assist you in finding the right horse to purchase. Horses are not expensive to buy - it's the boarding and vet/farrier that you need to save up for. If you don't have horse property, then look for a barn with rates you can afford OR do some part time work in trade to cut down on your board bill. Other options: If you are a good enough rider, people will let you exercise their horses for free...they may even PAY you to ride. Resources: Read as many horse books as you can. Know your equipment, know your tack, know about bits and how they work. Get the USMC Pony Club books. (Not about Ponies but true horsemanship skills). Hang out at your riding school after your lesson, or talk to the other horse owners who can give you valuable info. When the right horse comes along you will know it and it will be sheer heaven.
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honorarycajun is sooooo tired
Love horses
1 month ago
Since I was a little girl, one thing in my life that has never changed is my desire to own a horse and/or my love of horses. I was a vet tech for years, sold verterinary pharmaceuticals and specialized in equine pharma for over 4 yrs. It is one of my number one dreams!
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3 months ago
Loved horses since childhood, want to be able to be around one everyday, not necessarily to ride, but just a beloved pet like my dog or cat.
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3 months ago
I’d love a horse. Cantering through forrests = heaven.
I want a horse sooo badly!
Horses are beautiful creatures!
3 months ago
I live close to a horse neighborhood. Sometimes I see people out in the neighborhoods riding their horses. They don’t even know how lucky they are to have such a prized possession. They probably take it for granted. I would feel like I had a million dollars if I owned a horse.
Sigh...
8 months ago
I started horseriding lessons when I was about 10, and continued them every weekend and oftentimes after school until I was 14, at which time I stopped. I’m now 17, and I intensely miss horseriding, as well as pony club and just being around those beautiful animals. I’ll own a horse one day, at any cost.
spanrrhtwilight wants it to be sundayy (:
One day.
8 months ago
I started riding when I was about 10 years old because my friend who rode had a sort of “riding party” and took some of us to the stables where she rode, and we had a riding lesson. After that I knew I had found the thing that I just needed to do in life. It was an amazing feeling; and I had always thought horses were beautiful. So I started riding at the stables my friend rode at and mainly rode a beautiful, though fairly old, horse named Toby and a small pony called Maisie. Toby was very slow and steady but was very gentle; I felt very safe on him. Maisie was a lovely pony and I had my first little jump on here which was fun. The stables I went to there were not my favourite, I wasn’t too fond of some of the people but I was determined not to give up riding so continued. Eventually those stables closed down and I began to ride at another riding school where a friend of mine rode. I rode various horses and ponies there but didn’t feel I was moving along very quickly; I was stuck in a novice lesson for about a year just doing trotting, 20 metre circles and sitting trot. I knew I was ready to do more really, I was desperate to canter.
I rode at that place with two of my friends. One stayed but me and the other decided to move to another place which seemed a lot better. We have been riding there for about a year and have started to canter, jump and hack out. I couldn’t be happier. We’ve gained a lot of expierience, some bad and some good. For example, we’ve hacked out and been bolted with, fallen off plenty of times, my friend was reared with and I’ve been bucked off twice. But it’s so much better than being in a tiny school trotting and watching others canter past, then feeling so jealous of them.
I don’t just want a horse. I need one really. One day I will get a horse because I am so determined. For now I am happy riding at the stables I’m at, I stay after my lesson and help out; I’ve learned so much and am happy but I know in the future I will have my own horse. Nothing will stop me.
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really want a horse
9 months ago
i have been riding for 5 years … i am now 13 and i know that i am ready to own my own horse . i am very sensible and i have said to my parents that i will help pay for everything but still they say no … there are places near us that we could keep it at as we cant keep it at our house . i help out at my riding stables whenever i can and my mum and dad know i love horses to death !
if anyone has any advice on how they did it or if you are in the same situation as me .. please reply .. Thanks .. Xx
EMcElfresh is starting to feel the glow.
It's a dream I have always had.
9 months ago
I took riding lessons as a child, and then later, as a teen. I have worked as a stablehand in barns and for families, and as an assistant instructor for special needs kids (hippotherapy). I love horses, and really feel like there is something in them that touches me on a deep, spiritual level. Their kind eyes and faces have always inspired me. I hope, one day, to own one of my own. The largest hurdle would be the land, as I live in Massachusetts and land/property prices are extremely high here.
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10 months ago
i’ve been riding for 3 years and i finally got a horse. i looked at 3 horses, all with bad front legs and now i finally have my perfect horse. don’t give up. the horse is out there!
