Preparing to buy a horse .. dum dum duum

[Dazzler]

Hey there

Well .. parents finally agreed to let me get my own horse .. so, this is me, asking for anyone who's interested to pitch in! I am, yes, a first time buyer, but not a novice at horse ownership.

Ofco****, I will not be getting my horse for another couple of months, as I require a little more money and reasurance of a safe, steady job - but other than that, I thought I'd start to prepare myself :)

So .. is all VERY exciting :w00t: :w00t:

Alrighty .. so what's first?

- agistment - free, what a bonus? At my grans 9 acre property - has most things I need. Has open areas for work, a 40m diameter hand built round yard (compliments to dad!) that can be used for anything, shelter for feeding and sheltering from wind, about 1.5 acres of bush .. AkA XC!! More shelter from loads of trees to the side, easy access to water, plenty of free grazing, quiet roads for hacking, easy access (a 15min hack) to a mates arena for more schooling and jumping, access (30-40min walk hack) to local show arena for Sj, Dressage, hack, games.. and my family are onsite all the time. Plus company from retired horse.

- feed - can be ordered with my grans feed if need be.

- transport - I have got my license, so I will be up there all the time.

- Tack + Equipment - I have loads of tack (saddles, bridles of all sizes, grooming gear, etc..), but rugs will need to be bought to size. If my saddle doesn't fit (has adjustable gullet), I have a mate or two who could lend me theres till I get one to size.

- Someone to check my future horse - yep, I have my mate who is a very experienced horse woman that might come down, my sister (even though younger, I'd still like her opinion as she'd prob want to ride as well :cool:) .. so that's sorted

.. anyone else like to pitch in?

[Moody_Mare]

hey why dont you trying placing a wanted add in a local shop near you or on horse mart

good luck

[Dazzler]

Haha yeah .. am kinda organised :cool::hehe:

But er .. well .. this is just off the top of my head :hehe: Am double checking about the agistment with the grandparents on the weekend, and will be chasing up a job :P

What did you mean by putting an add in the paper for?  A job?

[.:stace:.]

i think she meant an AD for a pony/ horse???

[vagelloronstud]

Other things that may help:

Sort out a farrier as they are very few and far between these days with the majority so busy they arent taking on new clients.

Put money aside for things such as wormer-even if owners say the horse has been wormed, dont take the risk and worm anyway. Also insurance to pay for. If you are paying a lot for a horse i would advise on having the horse vetted-if you are experienced you may want to do flexion tests etc yourself though.

Sort out transport incase they cant offer this service to deliver the horse for you.

Just a few things off the top of my head for you to think about. Its been a long day so may remember other important things to think about tomorrow!

[Dazzler]

Oh thankyou all very much :D

Farrier - yep, that can easily be done. My gran has our horse checked every six weeks without fail - he's a great guy, and I'm sure one more set of hooves wouldn't hurt :P I plan (unless I absolutely have to) to have my horse unshod.

Flexion tests .. interesting .. didn't think about that :P

Money aside for vets/wormers .. yeah .. I agree, to worm them even if they say they ahve been wormed, unless they can prove it. But i'll still worm anyways .. and vet check .. yeah, that's gonna cost a bit, but I'll deffantly put money aside!

Cheers! any thing else?