i need horse advise???

jumpergirl976 · 05-06-2008, 04:53 PM

my mom said that she might buy me a horse

but she wants me to adopt one because its cheaper. but i want one that can jump or that is able to jump anyone know any good places around here for adoption with some good horses. please let me know thanks

*jaybeeztoo* ^(Premo) · 05-06-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpergirl976

my mom said that she might buy me a horse

but she wants me to adopt one because its cheaper. but i want one that can jump or that is able to jump anyone know any good places around here for adoption with some good horses. please let me know thanks

Take a look at donatemyhorse.com There are plenty of rescues with perfectly fine horses, but this is the only site that comes to mind right now.

jumpergirl976 · 05-06-2008, 05:16 PM

ok thanks

*jaybeeztoo* ^(Premo) · 05-06-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpergirl976

ok thanks

Good luck!!!

tallyhoe · 05-06-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpergirl976

my mom said that she might buy me a horse

but she wants me to adopt one because its cheaper. but i want one that can jump or that is able to jump anyone know any good places around here for adoption with some good horses. please let me know thanks

tell your mom the cost of adoption could be astonomical in doctors bills or your life if you don't know what you are doing. Buy something proven sane not cheap as a first priority.

IntegritysDream · 05-06-2008, 06:51 PM

Yeah i agree with tally, most horses (not all) are up for adoption for a reason.. weather it be tempermental, or health/soundness related or the fact that they are not broke and need a lot of rest/recover/rebuild time. You really gotta know the "game" or have a lot of money to put into a rescue. I would try and look for a nice prospect in the 1000-3000$ range that is already proven sane & healthy and has had a good amount of u/s time and is in good condition.. even then.. Be sure to get some kinda vet check done before you decide to adopt or buy, and make sure you have someone very expirenced (like a trainer) go with you.
Lost and Found Horse Rescue Foundation, Inc. has some possible prospects that my friend (devine) said could be pretty nice with a lot more time under saddle and retraining

appendixqh · 05-06-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpergirl976

my mom said that she might buy me a horse

but she wants me to adopt one because its cheaper. but i want one that can jump or that is able to jump anyone know any good places around here for adoption with some good horses. please let me know thanks

ADVICE:

Pay now or pay later. Not being sarcastic, as a friend, I am being honest. In your situation you are better off buying (or leasing and I know who has one (not me Vrai)) something that you don't need to fix, change, school or address problems with. If the perfect horse was around, why would someone want to adopt it? 99% of the time you will not find a made horse that is sound up for adoption. I just don't want you to learn the hard way!

Sparks · 05-06-2008, 07:26 PM

Make sure your mom knows that the initial cost of buying/adopting is really nothing compared to what you may end up spending on a monthly basis.

I don't know your skills but make sure you take someone experienced to help you find one. The market is so bad right now. I'd imagine you'd be able to buy or even adopt something pretty cheap.

Appendix has given you good advice. Leasing is a really good alternative for your first horse.

jumpergirl976 · 05-06-2008, 07:34 PM

yeah she said at friend at her work said that the poilce sttion adopts out horses after there retired from there and there no spook and i can train the horse to jump

IntegritysDream · 05-06-2008, 07:47 PM

generally after they are retired from something like that, they are older and have been ridden pretty hard. It would be difficult to really take a older horse to make it a horse that would jump consistantly and show without you having lameness issues or something like that.

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jumpergirl976 Registered User Member Since: Apr 2008 Posts: 25	i need horse advise??? my mom said that she might buy me a horse but she wants me to adopt one because its cheaper. but i want one that can jump or that is able to jump anyone know any good places around here for adoption with some good horses. please let me know thanks
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IntegritysDream Registered User Member Since: Mar 2007 Location: horseville Posts: 487	Yeah i agree with tally, most horses (not all) are up for adoption for a reason.. weather it be tempermental, or health/soundness related or the fact that they are not broke and need a lot of rest/recover/rebuild time. You really gotta know the "game" or have a lot of money to put into a rescue. I would try and look for a nice prospect in the 1000-3000$ range that is already proven sane & healthy and has had a good amount of u/s time and is in good condition.. even then.. Be sure to get some kinda vet check done before you decide to adopt or buy, and make sure you have someone very expirenced (like a trainer) go with you. Lost and Found Horse Rescue Foundation, Inc. has some possible prospects that my friend (devine) said could be pretty nice with a lot more time under saddle and retraining __________________ Here's to show days,early mornings,long days,late nights,truck rides,hotel rooms,learning courses,warm-ups,sunburns,countless hours of practice,taking the fall,bruised egos,determination,shavings and hay stuck in your hair and clothes,thousands of dollars, your show team,your trainer,your partner,the "myspace pictures,"hurrying up and waiting, show clothes, your "entourage,"competition, expectations, blue ribbons,laying down the perfect trip...and most of all,our sport.Riding <3 Last edited by IntegritysDream : 05-06-2008 at 06:56 PM.
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Sparks Registered User Member Since: Jun 2006 Posts: 482	Make sure your mom knows that the initial cost of buying/adopting is really nothing compared to what you may end up spending on a monthly basis. I don't know your skills but make sure you take someone experienced to help you find one. The market is so bad right now. I'd imagine you'd be able to buy or even adopt something pretty cheap. Appendix has given you good advice. Leasing is a really good alternative for your first horse.
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jumpergirl976 Registered User Member Since: Apr 2008 Posts: 25	yeah she said at friend at her work said that the poilce sttion adopts out horses after there retired from there and there no spook and i can train the horse to jump
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05-06-2008, 07:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
IntegritysDream Registered User Member Since: Mar 2007 Location: horseville Posts: 487	generally after they are retired from something like that, they are older and have been ridden pretty hard. It would be difficult to really take a older horse to make it a horse that would jump consistantly and show without you having lameness issues or something like that. __________________ Here's to show days,early mornings,long days,late nights,truck rides,hotel rooms,learning courses,warm-ups,sunburns,countless hours of practice,taking the fall,bruised egos,determination,shavings and hay stuck in your hair and clothes,thousands of dollars, your show team,your trainer,your partner,the "myspace pictures,"hurrying up and waiting, show clothes, your "entourage,"competition, expectations, blue ribbons,laying down the perfect trip...and most of all,our sport.Riding <3
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