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Agreed, we bred a foal, he is only about 1½ years now and we have only started halter training him a while ago. He still doesn't wear blankets yet. Foals are for more experienced horse owners, which is why my dad bred one with my help. You NEED to be experienced or you WILL ruin a foal. If they are especially well bred (such as my one) you need to be experienced or an expensive foal will be ruined, it isnt the money that matters though, a foals life could be ruined. If you get a foal, make sure it is when you are able to answer these questions. Sorry if this came out rude but it is very important for you and the foals safety :) |
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Fire Equestrian said:
I don’t mean to be rude, but I will be blunt about this. If you are asking these questions, you should NOT buy a foal. Take more riding lessons, part board or lease a horse, maybe buy a first horse that is pre trained. Once YOU can confidently answer these questions yourself, then you can consider buying a foal.
I won’t be getting it until I know more about foal care. Thank you for the advice |
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Just a question, but will this be your first horse? |
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Moonglade Manor said:
Agreed, we bred a foal, he is only about 1½ years now and we have only started halter training him a while ago. He still doesn't wear blankets yet. Foals are for more experienced horse owners, which is why my dad bred one with my help. You NEED to be experienced or you WILL ruin a foal. If they are especially well bred (such as my one) you need to be experienced or an expensive foal will be ruined, it isnt the money that matters though, a foals life could be ruined. If you get a foal, make sure it is when you are able to answer these questions. Sorry if this came out rude but it is very important for you and the foals safety :)
Thanks for the advice. I would be working with someone. It would be a yearling
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Tanglewood said:
Just a question, but will this be your first horse?
Yes |
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How long have you been working with horses? Ever started/broke a young horse? Or even an older one, at that? Ever worked with foals first hand? Why do you think getting a foal as a first horse, something you can't really do anything with for a long time, is a great idea when you could buy an adult horse? If you want something to train, you can get a green horse, IF you know how to train it. Owning and training horses, adult or foal, is not something you can base on a dream. You need to rather 1,) know yourself and what you cannot do, even if you really wish you could do it, 2.) work with a professional to get your experience and let THEM decide when you're ready, or even better, 3.) both! . Now, I don't know your experience, but if you're asking these questions than you are in no way ready for a foal. Especially for your first horse, I'd advice an adult. If you want something to train, get something green. Just my opinion *shrug* |
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Just a question as you say this would be your first horse. What is your reasoning for not getting an older already trained horse? I would highly recommend, especially for your first horse to look for a schoolmaster. Yes, they will cost much more than a young horse, but the experience you will gain you will never get from working with an untrained horse. It may seem like a cheaper option to get a young horse but just the training will cost you more than an already trained horse. I started out with a schoolmaster as a kid and I can tell you what I gained from riding and competing him benefitted me so much for my next two horses (A young thoroughbred off the track and a young unbacked warmblood). Even though he was highly trained, I still had to ride him properly and he let me know very quickly when I made a mistake. |
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Also, I do not know your age, but please keep in mind that if you will be going to college soon, you probably won't have as much time to train your horse. Assuming you're 16, your horse is going to be only 3 by the time you're 18. A lot of people have to sell their horses when they go to college. Just thought I'd point that it. I use to really want to buy a horse, but as I get nearer to finishing high school, I realize how difficult it would be to keep a horse when I'm college. I've decided just to wait until I'm either done with college or until I have enough time/money to care for a horse. |
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GreysAnatomy Stables said:
How long have you been working with horses? Ever started/broke a young horse? Or even an older one, at that? Ever worked with foals first hand? Why do you think getting a foal as a first horse, something you can't really do anything with for a long time, is a great idea when you could buy an adult horse? If you want something to train, you can get a green horse, IF you know how to train it. Owning and training horses, adult or foal, is not something you can base on a dream. You need to rather 1,) know yourself and what you cannot do, even if you really wish you could do it, 2.) work with a professional to get your experience and let THEM decide when you're ready, or even better, 3.) both! . Now, I don't know your experience, but if you're asking these questions than you are in no way ready for a foal. Especially for your first horse, I'd advice an adult. If you want something to train, get something green. Just my opinion *shrug*
Im asking for advice. I have worked with some green and yong horses before. I have never owned one but I like the challenge of a young horse. I would be working with a trainer. Thanks |
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Reese’s stable said:
Tanglewood said:
Just a question, but will this be your first horse?
Yes
Umm... I don't recommend a foal as a first horse too own, even if you've worked with some green and young horses. |
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