I’m sure you’ve heard it 100 times  – Horses are a Huge Responsibility.  If you don’t have the time or resources to care for a horse, give it the attention it needs (and they need a lot of attention year round!!), vet care, farrier care, dental care are all crucial for a horse!  Yes, finding the right vet for you and your horse is important, but so are they!  The horse will be the cheapest part of this new adventure – be prepared, have funds set aside for emergencies, if a horse can get hurt, they will!  I’ve been told by many that a horse could get hurt in a padded stall – yep, its true too!  So do your research, REAL research prior to buying a horse.  There are still great places to go trail ride and it is way cheaper to just have fun that way too!

What does a professional farrier charge
What do annual vaccinations cost?
Dental Care?  Yes, many behavior problems can be found with dental appointments
Chiropractor?  Oh Yes!  If your perfect horse acts up – there IS a reason!
Have you heard???  No Hoof No Horse – many have missed rides when they have issues

Every child (and adults) want a horse.  I begged for years!  My husband purchased my first horse for me when I was 30+ years of age.  I can tell you, I still did not do the right research!  My first horse was a “Very Experienced, Well Trained – 2 year old gelding”  Yes, there isn’t one that I would recommend a new horse owner – we learned and I loved that little Brat!  I have been known to highly recommend at least a 15 year old for a beginner – nothing wrong with a 20 year old either!  But, you will have fun – or at least laugh a lot later!!