Comments on: Question of the Week: How to Become a Horse Owner

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 06:28:03 +0000

I agree with the writer of the answer. Horses are amazing creatures, and although you may think you have learned enough to have your own-sorry, but- you probably havent. I’ve been taking lessons for several months, and just last week-my horse reared. Granted, it wasnt huge, but it still scared me. And trying to train your own horse when you’ve only had 3-4 times of riding experinece-it’s just not enough. Iv’e gone riding 15+ times in my life and would NEVER try to train a horse right now. Maybe after i’ve gone riding 50+ times-or more! So, maybe consider leasing a horse with an option to buy! Take lessons, and you don’t have to go once a week! the more intense the lessons, the sooner you can get your own horse! I realize they can be expensive (the lessons) but im taking lessons for 20$ for a whole hour-and i can choose group or seperate! So you can find cheap lessons. Your new horse (eventually) will thank you.

By: kygal

kygal — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:27:17 +0000

Congratulations on one of the best loves of all HORSES. When I first started thinking about buying a horse I wasn’t sure if I could handle it so I pestered my cousin who is a dealer to let me borrow one of his horses for awhile. I kept him for 6 months before he found a new home but I taught me some very important lessons. The biggest one was to hang on. It worked out great for the dealer he didn’t have to feed his horse for 6 months and I got a lesson on riding.

By: Tessa

Tessa — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:59:12 +0000

I completly agree! there is a lot of cheap horses out there. I myself am a recent horse owner and i learn something new everyday! try leasing and continue riding. GOOD LUCK!

By: PKL

PKL — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:20:33 +0000

Good for you for falling in love with horses, but I agree, they are not cheap to keep. Like the article mentioned, lease a trained horse, and see if you are willing to work to pay for up keep, as well as the enjoyment. Because you will never have “just one”, sort of like potatoe chips.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:51:22 +0000

If you’re just starting riding, I wouldn’t recommend buying a horse at all, let alone a greenie. If you really had your heart set on a horse, but an older, more experienced horse first. Being overhorsed is never fun.
Good luck in this wonderful world of horses!

By: Allie

Allie — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:27:28 +0000

Leasing is expensive though

By: Kygal

Kygal — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:43:43 +0000

horse addiction gotta love it