by Jason Atilia
Buying horse properties, especially your own horse is similar to buying a dog except that this pet can be very expensive.
Quality horses aren't cheap. If you’re in the market for a horse, you might be checking out newspaper ads, equine forums
on the Internet, your state’s agricultural bulletin, notices on tack and feed stores or livestock auctions – all in search of a
good horse at a good price. Depending on the animal’s breeding, health, age, size and ability, a recreational riding horse
can cost anywhere from several hundred dollars to many thousands. The purchasing cost of the animal, however, is just
the start. Julie Lucas, a horse veterinarian comments that often enough, the cost of the horse is insignificant or rather small
when put together with the cost of its care and upkeep. Needless to say, procuring horses makes for a big financial step so
careful planning and preparation must taken to avoid buying less than quality horses.
Horse owners generally agree that it is better to buy horses from people who have been in the business for long. If you
found a prospective dealer in horse properties like a farm or ranch owner, research about the owner and the establishment.
Find out who their past clients are, and if you're willing to take the extra step, contact them and ask if they are satisfied with
horse the ranch sold them. This is a better way to know your dealer rather than from brochures or Internet sites. It is also
advised to buy your horse from large farms with a large selection of horses. People operating large ranches are experts in
matching the need of prospective buyers to suitable horses (i.e. work horses, racing horses, show horses). Buying horses
from small farms and individual owners are discouraged because they are usually just looking for opportunities to rid
themselves of a problem horse. You might just end up buying another person's problem.
If you have a trainer, include him in the purchasing process. He knows your skills and can match them realistically with the
suitable horse. Dealers or owners of horse properties will just match your needs, not your skill level. They can also gauge
the horse's capabilities. It also helps to have realistic goals and expectations. In short, don't expect a show horse to last
doing farm work, or a farm horse to perform beautifully in a competition. Your trainer can advise you on how long a horse
needs to be trained before it can be expected to do perform well.
Of course, horses are only as good as their riders. Practice riding your horse especially if you're switching breeds. Your
investment in horse properties will only be wasted if you can't ride your horse. It is important to be consistent and
authoritative. Horses are instinctively herders, they follow the head of the herd. Make sure that your horse understands that
between the two of you, you intend to be the leader. It's no good getting a horse if it constantly throws you to the ground at
mid-gallop.
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By Christine Hembree
Shopping for that perfect present for someone who just adores horses can be a challenge. Finding the right child's gift may include something as simple as the gift of riding lessons. Search your community tack store for local listings, call and ask for references. Meet the trainer at his or her training facility and watch a lesson. See how they respond to the horse and person they are giving the lesson to. You don't want someone who has no interest or patience with your child and horse. They must give their undivided attention to the student at all times! You may even go to a horse show and watch the trainers students perform, go behind the scene hang out at the stall where the horses are being kept and observe.
Many personality impressions can be an eye opener. A good trainer should start the beginner at ground level meaning safety first. Teaching a child how to safely groom, tack, and act around a standing horse is the best way to start. Another great gift to go along with this is a helmet. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a proper fitting helmet, many serious head injuries can be avoided. Even when a child is just doing ground work with a horse like brushing, hoof picking, grooming etc. a helmet can be a good safety precaution. The horse tack also must be the correct type according to the kind of riding a person desires to do either English and or western. Some horse only can be ridden English and some do both ways.
Remember good riding skills don't happen overnight, be patient and you will grow to be a perfect rider. Be sure to purchase a horse according to which ever type of riding you plan to do. Don't buy any horse without a qualified veterinarian check, this can save you money in the long run. Horse insurance is always advised as well. Tack accessories, saddles, pads, horse blankets, bridles, bits, riding attire, boots, jewelry, collectibles, fine art, books, training videos, are all good gift ideas as well for both children and adults. Of course a horse would also make the ultimate perfect present for anyone!
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