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 `RHIXUS; back from her unexpected hiatus! August 4th, 2013 12:54:47pm 42 Posts |
Hey! So ever since I was a little girl, I've been in love with horses, as I'm sure a lot of you are and I've always wanted my own. I am slowly saving up my money to eventually buy my own, at the moment I'm taking riding lessons but I was wondering if it is a good idea to gradually build up little bits and pieces kind of like a glory box of some sort but for a horse, say like a grooming kit, lead rope, maybe a halter. Is this a good idea or not? And if it is, are there definite things I should hold off on buying until I have a horse? Thanks guys! |
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  Samantha - see page to know who to contact directly!August 4th, 2013 1:37:41pm 4,333 Posts |
It's really up to you, but that stuff gets expensive quickly so make sure you save up enough for that too. A lot of things that you get, you won't be able to buy until you get your horse because you will need to buy them specifically for that horse. And with a grooming box, you could get it now or later, it's up to you! |
RedRain ---> Awake and Alive August 4th, 2013 2:51:19pm 10 Posts |
I agree with Sam there are somethings you could buy, be it now or late, but a lot of stuff when it comes to horses is better off being bought once you have said animal, basically because proper fit is so important. So stuff like say a grooming kit, a lead rope, and some of your own riding clothing might be okay, but stuff like halters, saddles, blankets, bridles should wait until you buy your own horse :) |
 Farewell's Paint Horses {I'm getting there} August 4th, 2013 7:52:16pm 1,033 Posts |
And depending on who you buy from they might throw in a saddle or basic grooming supllies (: i have meet lots of people that do this to make sure the new owner is properly equipt  |
 misa・chesapeake bay retrievers August 5th, 2013 2:07:38am 4 Posts |
I agree with everything that's already been said here, but I just thought I would add something from the perspective of someone who does not own but leases! :) I've been accumulating horse stuff that's more or less "transferable" for some time now. I have a grooming kit, fly sprays, bathing supplies, a few halters, and lead ropes. Aaand I love buying new saddle pads and baby pads. Basically, I'm collecting things that I can use now with the horse I lease and might someday be able to use with a horse I own~But as Sam and RedRain said, I wouldn't recommend buying things like saddles/bridles/sheets, because who knows what type of horse you'll end up with! |
Farewell's Paint Horses {I'm getting there} August 5th, 2013 3:04:27am 1,033 Posts |
Yeah i used to have an appaloosa x quarter horse cross. Should be a normal sized horse right? Well no! His head was so big you would think he would have some draft in him but he was just a really big boy. He had to have specially made halters and bridles. |
`RHIXUS; back from her unexpected hiatus! August 5th, 2013 4:05:52am 42 Posts |
Haha, alrighty, I'm thinking after everyone's feedback I might just continue to save for the horse alone and see what may be passed with the horse. :)Farewell - That's so funny! I don't think I've ever heard of a horse having to have specially made halters and bridles lol. |
Farewell's Paint Horses {I'm getting there} August 5th, 2013 4:16:57am 1,033 Posts |
Haha yeah he was a giant! When he was my moms she used him for drill teams and he was always so hard to buy the stuff for xD lol |
`RHIXUS; back from her unexpected hiatus! August 5th, 2013 4:50:36am 42 Posts |
Naaww, he sounds kind of awkwardly adorable lol. :) |
Farewell's Paint Horses {I'm getting there} August 5th, 2013 4:58:52am 1,033 Posts |
He was :3 he had a preference of music that got played and that he not be lead but just let to walk next to you (: |
`RHIXUS; back from her unexpected hiatus! August 5th, 2013 5:59:20am 42 Posts |
Haha! That's so awesome! A horse with musical preference, that's probably the coolest thing I've ever heard. :P |
Farewell's Paint Horses {I'm getting there} August 5th, 2013 6:25:08am 1,033 Posts |
He would not preform or open his mouth for a bit if it wasn't country xD |
`RHIXUS; back from her unexpected hiatus! August 5th, 2013 6:59:04am 42 Posts |
Hahaha! Oh my goodness I want him! Ahaha |
Farewell's Paint Horses {I'm getting there} August 5th, 2013 7:20:29am 1,033 Posts |
Haha yeah everyone loved his attitude (: |
| Samantha - see page to know who to contact directly! August 5th, 2013 12:53:09pm 4,333 Posts |
My horse has a musical preference too, haha. I love country music but when I play anything too twangy her gets upset (which is sad/funny since he's named after Brooks and Dunn), he really likes Imagine by John Lennon. |
`RHIXUS; back from her unexpected hiatus! August 5th, 2013 1:17:41pm 42 Posts |
That's amazing lol, I've never even thought about whether certain music changes a horses behaviour. |
Farewell's Paint Horses {I'm getting there} August 5th, 2013 5:57:21pm 1,033 Posts |
oh yeah! For mine he loved george strait (: Horses are very smart and it shows through their personality |
 vanilla ice. done returned from hiatus. August 6th, 2013 7:03:44pm 17 Posts |
definitely use craigslist! ive gotten some AWESOME steals on there for just about everything. always be cautious and don't rush your decision-making of buying, especially if its for a high-priced item like a saddle or show tack. most of the time if you get stuff from a horse person, they will throw in some extra items for free :). good luck! taking riding lessons is a GREAT first step and will help build your confidence for sure. |
`RHIXUS; back from her unexpected hiatus! August 7th, 2013 5:23:10am 42 Posts |
Thank you! :) Yeah my riding lessons are the highlight to my week, every week. |
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