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Do you think i’m taking good care of my horse?

Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2010 by in Horse Care
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Animal Expert asked:


I am 12 years old. I have a 15hh standardbred gelding named Tanner. ( I know this is long but i want to be sure that i am caring for him properly).

My parents own a big pasture, ( i don't know how big exactly). We have a barn but my dad puts his machines in it so he agreed to build a shelter in the pasture but for now my horse sleeps outside.

He lives alone but we are planning to get another horse or a donkey when we get enough money.

I don't own a saddle so i ride ******** whenever i can. (I went to riding lessons for 2 years).When i get a saddle though i will be riding everyday for at least 1 hour.

He eats grass. There is a hay bail in the pasture but he doesnt eat it. In winter he eats hay and oats. He has a huge bucket of water in the pasture that i fill each week. I give him carrots and a apple everyday.

He goes to the farrier every 8 weeks. He doesnt wear horse shoes. He only goes to the vet if he is sick.

I try to brush him everyday but he doesnt like it to much.

Any advice on how to care for him would be great. Thanks.

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Taking care of 6 year old horse?

Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2010 by in Horse Care
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BrittxContessa asked:


Ok so I've been riding horses for almost 5 years. However, I stopped riding and started up again. Now I ride a 6 year old horse named Tessa who I really love. My parents are considering getting her for my birthday. The problem is, I'm not sure if I can do everything I can for her alone. I have 4 months until my birthday. Should I wait for my next birthday?

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How much does it cost to loan a horse?

Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 by in Horse Care
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horses like rockxD asked:


Ive been riding for 9 years now and i know pretty much there is to know about taking care of a horse.
Ive asked my parents lots of times if i can have a horse of my own but they keep saying its too expensive.
So i asked about loaning... How much does it cost...?

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