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| - You are all here to learn about buying a horse. The top thing you should do first is learn about them. Do you know the care, like grooming, feeding, and exercise. No one can just learn from reading online. Volunteer at a local horse shelter, and you will most likely learn everything there is to know about them. Now, do you know how to ride? It would be a good idea to take a couple of riding lessons. Take caution though. Don't go behind a horse, and always wear a helemt.
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| - You are all here to learn about buying a horse. The top thing you should do first is learn about them. Do you know the care, like grooming, feeding, and exercise. No one can just learn from reading online. Volunteer at a local horse shelter, and you will most likely learn everything there is to know about them. In addition to that, do you have the time or money? Horses can cost anywhere from $100-$1,000,000 a month! The first month's bill will probaly be the highest, because of shelter, tack, feed, and grooming supplies. Besides the $100-$1,000,000 a month, you will need a vet to also check your horse 4 times a year. And, a dentist will have to come out once or twice a year. Time, time, time. If you work 24/7 and have a busy lifestyle, DO NOT buy a horse. An average day, you will need about 3 hours for feeding, grooming, and riding. Ok, with all that covered, do you have the space? My reccomendation would be 3 acres or more. You can go to your state's, county's or town's website to get an exact amount. Why I say that is because you will need room for a barn, a tack/feed room, and AT LEAST 2 LARGE pastures. You'll need at least 2 large pastures because when the grass is all gone in one, you will need to switch to the other. Now, do you know how to ride? It would be a good idea to take a couple of riding lessons. Take caution though. Don't go behind a horse, and always wear a helemt. Finally, the day you buy your horse. That day, you should have an equine vet, and an equine dentist come out and give you the ok. Have an idea what the owner uses for feed, and where they purchase it (if they live near you). Make sure you have the horse's stall and boarding (if you need it) all set that day too. Good luck on buying your horse!!!!
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