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05:19:38 Bird

@Mania, that is odd. I don't typically use tack. Maybe it is a bug and you should report it?

MANIA

05:18:50

bird,
yes!

05:18:33 Bird

@Mania, so it says that they still have plenty of days to be working? As in they are clean?

MANIA

05:16:12

Bird,
see i would accept that as an answer if when i went into the tackroom and saw that my tack was drained. theyre not and i just have to re apply them on my horses every week... is it maybe like a me thing or something i need to check mark ?

Glacier Bay Cove

05:15:18 Arctic Katz

Currently looking at my art pieces and asking myself if it will ever be popular here in HEE

05:12:52 Bird

@Mania, tack expires after being used a certain amount of days. You have to use leather cleaner or saddle soap to renew it.

MANIA

05:12:14

do your horses get their tack removed each week? i've noticed that every new week my horses are nakey again xD

Coconut Beach

05:10:02 ❀ coco

Oh I love her Sunfeather!

05:07:40 Bird

I'm excited to wear my new cowboy boots and hat tomorrow. I'm going to a rodeo.

05:04:22 SF

Cool looking
-HEE Click-

Fantasy Horses

04:59:38 Fantasy | Fanta

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She better do well, I sacrificed my art savings for her 🙏

Embervale Acres

04:48:57 Solar Phoenix

I hope so!

Glacier Bay Cove

04:47:23 Arctic Katz

I sure could use some good luck, right about now

Glacier Bay Cove

04:45:41 Arctic Katz

If I have any good luck, that is

Glacier Bay Cove

04:45:13 Arctic Katz

I haven't completed my breed a brindle quest yet, hopefully I will get it done soon

Embervale Acres

04:44:25 Solar Phoenix

He has a little brindle hat, it's adorable XD

KPH Equestrian

04:43:52 Rapcoon | Jester

4 whole stripes xD

Embervale Acres

04:40:32 Solar Phoenix

And he completed my breed a premium brindle quest! Glad I hadn't skipped that lol

Embervale Acres

04:39:09 Solar Phoenix

Tiniest spot of brindle XD
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04:36:18 SF

Trying so hard to breed a PPP for a quest, keep getting PEE's lol :')

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05:19:38 Bird

@Mania, that is odd. I don't typically use tack. Maybe it is a bug and you should report it?

MANIA

05:18:50

bird,
yes!

05:18:33 Bird

@Mania, so it says that they still have plenty of days to be working? As in they are clean?

MANIA

05:16:12

Glacier Bay Cove

05:15:18 Arctic Katz

Currently looking at my art pieces and asking myself if it will ever be popular here in HEE

05:12:52 Bird

@Mania, tack expires after being used a certain amount of days. You have to use leather cleaner or saddle soap to renew it.

MANIA

05:12:14

do your horses get their tack removed each week? i've noticed that every new week my horses are nakey again xD

Coconut Beach

05:10:02 ❀ coco

Oh I love her Sunfeather!

05:07:40 Bird

I'm excited to wear my new cowboy boots and hat tomorrow. I'm going to a rodeo.

05:04:22 SF

Cool looking
-HEE Click-

Fantasy Horses

04:59:38 Fantasy | Fanta

-HEE Click-
She better do well, I sacrificed my art savings for her 🙏

Embervale Acres

04:48:57 Solar Phoenix

I hope so!

Glacier Bay Cove

04:47:23 Arctic Katz

I sure could use some good luck, right about now

Glacier Bay Cove

04:45:41 Arctic Katz

If I have any good luck, that is

Glacier Bay Cove

04:45:13 Arctic Katz

I haven't completed my breed a brindle quest yet, hopefully I will get it done soon

Embervale Acres

04:44:25 Solar Phoenix

He has a little brindle hat, it's adorable XD

KPH Equestrian

04:43:52 Rapcoon | Jester

4 whole stripes xD

Embervale Acres

04:40:32 Solar Phoenix

And he completed my breed a premium brindle quest! Glad I hadn't skipped that lol

Embervale Acres

04:39:09 Solar Phoenix

Tiniest spot of brindle XD
-HEE Click-

04:36:18 SF

Trying so hard to breed a PPP for a quest, keep getting PEE's lol :')

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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. :)