Horse Eden : The Basics

08:25:35

Ok perfect, I just didn't know what I would benefit from. Thanks. **

08:25:08

Trying to find colors I like but also good showers in show jumping or cross country.

FirstLightFarms

08:25:07 puck

Annual, there's no wrong way to play this game. You can focus on SD disciplines or AD. You might find SD easier to start out with :)

08:24:31

Is it a good idea if I do not want to focus my horses being good in everything, if I specialize in just have W in whatever discipline I want? Or would I benefit from making sure I can find w/w/w horses? **

FirstLightFarms

08:20:25 puck

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Theme two starting in five minutes! :D

Merryland Farm

08:17:37 Merry

Congrats Sun!

Hallucination Manor

08:14:48 Gym / HM / Hal

Congratulations, Sunny!

Sylvan Lake Stables

08:07:59 Tano

Wow Sun, that's awesome! Congrats!

FirstLightFarms

08:04:55 puck

Congrats, Sunny!

Sunstone Elite

08:01:29 Sun/Sunny

Dang 10 years on HEE today! Crazyy

Morning Glory Farms

07:59:10 Terici/Dino/Trish

Weve got about 3 mins until we start the first topic guyus:)

Wisteria Run Farm

07:43:43 Solar/Ria

Why am I having more luck with colts recently? XD
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FirstLightFarms

07:43:32 puck

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Don't forget to join trivia!!

Pegasus Lane

07:43:06 Peggy (or) Peg

My little dog saw me packing last night and is devastated. He's been stuck to me like velcro 😭😭

07:40:34 Sunset(Also Pine+Oak

Thanks!

FirstLightFarms

07:39:08 puck

That's exciting! Congrats :)

07:38:46 Sunset(Also Pine+Oak

Off topic but I got my first Grand Champion at fair this week. I got it in hand showman ship. I don't do this class often but every once in a while I do.

FirstLightFarms

07:35:27 puck

Very true. Trail riding is harder for me now too, used to be we'd cover 20+ miles every weekend and now I have to trailer off property if we want to trail ride. Developers suck

07:34:37 Sunset(Also Pine+Oak

Puck,
mainly so if I get off, or fall, my foot has a bit more protection if something stabs my. But we don't actually get to much to trail ride. sometimes. I'll just go to the pasture and lay on my horse lol, usually have crocs on for that though

FirstLightFarms

07:32:21 puck

I was raised by a verrryyyyyy freewheeling group of women so my trail riding experiences are probably very very different 😂

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08:25:35

Ok perfect, I just didn't know what I would benefit from. Thanks. **

08:25:08

Trying to find colors I like but also good showers in show jumping or cross country.

FirstLightFarms

08:25:07 puck

Annual, there's no wrong way to play this game. You can focus on SD disciplines or AD. You might find SD easier to start out with :)

08:24:31

FirstLightFarms

08:20:25 puck

-Click-

Theme two starting in five minutes! :D

Merryland Farm

08:17:37 Merry

Congrats Sun!

Hallucination Manor

08:14:48 Gym / HM / Hal

Congratulations, Sunny!

Sylvan Lake Stables

08:07:59 Tano

Wow Sun, that's awesome! Congrats!

FirstLightFarms

08:04:55 puck

Congrats, Sunny!

Sunstone Elite

08:01:29 Sun/Sunny

Dang 10 years on HEE today! Crazyy

Morning Glory Farms

07:59:10 Terici/Dino/Trish

Weve got about 3 mins until we start the first topic guyus:)

Wisteria Run Farm

07:43:43 Solar/Ria

Why am I having more luck with colts recently? XD
-HEE Click-

FirstLightFarms

07:43:32 puck

-Click-

Don't forget to join trivia!!

Pegasus Lane

07:43:06 Peggy (or) Peg

My little dog saw me packing last night and is devastated. He's been stuck to me like velcro 😭😭

07:40:34 Sunset(Also Pine+Oak

Thanks!

FirstLightFarms

07:39:08 puck

That's exciting! Congrats :)

07:38:46 Sunset(Also Pine+Oak

Off topic but I got my first Grand Champion at fair this week. I got it in hand showman ship. I don't do this class often but every once in a while I do.

FirstLightFarms

07:35:27 puck

Very true. Trail riding is harder for me now too, used to be we'd cover 20+ miles every weekend and now I have to trailer off property if we want to trail ride. Developers suck

07:34:37 Sunset(Also Pine+Oak

FirstLightFarms

07:32:21 puck

I was raised by a verrryyyyyy freewheeling group of women so my trail riding experiences are probably very very different 😂

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July 14, 2017 07:21 PM

~Savy~

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Okay.. so... this may sound very stupid, but I truly do care to get this information. We have been looking into moving to a 5 acre property, and possibly adding an equine to the family. So, I am curious on the following basics:

What type of vet things are needed/How often/Average costs

Basic supplies needed (As I know many are confused on needed/wanted)

I have been riding for over four years now, so I know the basics of saddling, bridling, and overall riding skills, but owning a horse as a whole is foggy to me. I know they need to have their teeth floated, farriers to trim, that sort of thing, but more information would be much appreciated :) I have done some basic research, but feel like this community would be able to help quite a bit.

*I am the only horsey person in my family as well

Edited at July 14, 2017 10:37 PM by ~Savy~

July 14, 2017 07:40 PM

Jericho Stables

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Get books. Talk to trainers. They are ten THOUSAND times more reliable and more likely to be right than people on line.

July 14, 2017 07:50 PM

~Savy~

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While I know that, I figured it couldn't hurt to ask for some basic advice and tips. It isn't as though I am planning on following every suggestion I am given, just poking about for some info :)

July 14, 2017 10:21 PM

Jellos Warmbloods

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Savy,

I'll throw my hat in the ring.

1) Horses are herd animals. Please plan on getting 2. A lot of problems arise when keeping a horse singly. Many do NOT tolerate it well and many dangerous behavioral problems can arise from it.

2) Saddle fit is best done by a saddle fitter. :)

My current costs on two:

Monthly Costs :

Hay - $180

Pelleted Feed: $80

Barefoot Trim: $80

Annual Costs:

Vaccinations - $400

Teeth Float - $300

** have an emergency fund. Either in cash or designated CCs. I keep 18k available on CCs to cover emergency expenses. You WILL have an emergency pop up.**

Random Costs this YTD:

Emergency Vet Visits - $2700

Used Saddle - $500

New Hay Nets - $40

Random Crap From Dover - $600

KWPN Registration - $585

Saddle Fitter - $80

Things Needed / Keep On Hand:

Fencing

Shelter

Cross Ties (or tie rings) (I have both)

Saddle(s) (I currently have 3)

Bridles (currently have 7)

Places to hang bridles and store saddles

Tack Cleaners

Saddle Pads (dont wanna know how many I have)

Polo Wraps

Girths

Bits

lunge line

Crops/Dressage whips

paddock boots & half chaps (i ride english XD)

Buckets

Water Tubs (currently have 2 100 gallons)

Metal Food Storage Containers

Hay (I have hay available 24/7. Yes, my 2 have pasture as well)

Hay Nets (unless you like watching your money get pissed on... literally)

Basic First aid kit

(Vet wrap, cotton, antibiotic ointment, scissors, gorilla tape, bute, dorm, liniment, diluted iodine)

Grooming Supplies

Fly Spray & Fly Traps

Manure Fork. Wheel Barrow. A plan for waste removal. (I compost :D)

Washing Supplies

Treats

Blankets / Sheets

Head Lamp (You have no idea how handy this has been)

I'll probably think of more things, and I will add to this if I do. :)