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I am thinking about shareboarding this 10 year old quarter horse. I posted an ad looking to shareboard a dressage horse that I could learn on, but someone answered to my ad about their quarter horse. They live within 10 minutes of my house, it is the cheapest offer and I can ride whenever I want.
The only thing is, he isn’t trained in dressage. Neither am I. I want to learn and is it possible to teach this horse dressage with a trainer and at the same time learn myself?
Piggydog, do you really need to make a comment like that? Haha.
At your level, a quarter horse will be fine. They are usually built very "downhill", so the horse will need to learn to sit back and lift his front end. It will be tough, but it’s definitely possible. Quarter horses can easily show to first level, and some can go higher. They’re fine to learn on. The best idea would be to bring your trainer out and try the horse to see if it’s a good fit for you. At this point in your riding career, the most important thing is that you have a good, solid, trustworthy horse to learn on. And yes- you can both learn dressage at the same time! Just make sure you have a great trainer.
If you have an Air Brush, what kind of paint is BEST for painting a Breyer horse?
I think they use acrylics
I have a horse and I can tell that he has Arabian in him because of his head, how do I tell if he has more Arbian or more quarter horse in him? I would really like to know. Thanks for your help.
Genetics are tricky, and short of DNA testing, there really isn’t much you can tell by looking at him.
Paso fino horse training… Are there really that many secrets to getting the "fino" gait?
I have been training horses for years. I am a young horse trainer. I own a paso fino and was just wondering is it necessary to go to professional trainer. is it really that hard to achieve the perfect gait. I know horses and paso finos but some make it seem impossible… i dont agree and reall want to try myself to prove a point.
Warren, I’ve known two Paso Fino horses, which isn’t much of a sample size. They aren’t that common here in the USA, at least not in the areas where I’ve lived, which are more geared towareds hunter-jumper-dressage-western horses than gaited horses of any kind.
Neither of those Pasos was a current show horse at the time that I knew them. One had been shown, the other never had. They both performed the "fino" gait, and I was told by their owners that they always had, since birth. I don’t know if either of them was performing the gait to a standard that would win a ribbon in a show, but they both performed the gait without any special equipment, and both of the owners were amateurs who rode purely for pleasure. I don’t think there was any particular expertise involved in getting the horses to perform that gait.
Based on talking to people who were more familiar with the breed, I got the impression that most Paso Finos will perform the gait to at least some degree naturally, but that it takes natural capability coupled with special training and shoeing to make a horse consistently able to perform to show standards.
The Pasos I’ve seen have not impressed me as all-around pleasure horses. They seem to tend to the small side and other than the ability to perform the Paso Fino gait, didn’t strike me as very athletic horses.
I’m writing a story and need to know the answer to these questions. All REAL answers are appreciated but NO STUPID ANSWERS! If you don’t know the answer, don’t try to answer it!
1. How many horses do breeders/trainers usually have? In my story, they breed Appaloosas, Andalusians, and Shetlands. The mom is an Equine Therapist so she has horses and they also own a few that they don’t sell.
2. Is the plural of Appaloosa- Appaloosas or Appaloosa’s? Same for Andalusian.
3. If a stable had, let’s say, 20 horses, how many extra hands would they need if it was only the dad training them?
I know these questions could have many different answers but I really need to know the answers. Even if you don’t know for sure, please answer with what you think! Thanks again!
1. depending on the size of facility depends on how many horses. also depends on what breed and how many the breeder decides to have. we have thirty head of horses(t-breds and quarters). there can be as many as 10 to over 100 head of horses.
2. appaloosas and andalusians
3. my barn has thirty head and we have 2 people that handle the place… so 20 horses, two people would be able to handle it but if they wanted more help they could hire one or two more people to help. u also have to remember there is not just horse work to be done. barn and fence mantinace, emergencys such as vet. also are the going to show or compete? might need a extra hand round the place to help prepare horses or run the place while they are gone….. these are just some of the things that first come to mind……. hopes this helps. good luck on ur story!
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do you think she’s worth the price they list her for? i’m 5′7" and 130lbs. i wouldn’t be too big for her right?
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i’m 13, and i’ve been riding for 2 1/2yrs. but i’m advanced, i mean i ride i stud for all my lessons, and i’m a natural rider. one of the best at the barn.
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What a beautiful paint 
Without seeing the horse and from what they have described, I’d consider this a fair price … however there is always wiggle room for some bargaining!
If I were you, I’d call to let them know if you’re interested. The only way you’ll know if you’re too big for her is to try her out. Everyone is built differently (leg::torso ratio), so you may fit her.
If it’s a match made in heaven, I’d ask for $1500 and see where they go from there.
I have been asking my parents for a horse for quite some time now, and my father has finally consented to me owning a horse. I do Trail Endurance, Jumping, and Dressage and am looking for a jumper prospect that is sound on the trails. Our price range is from $0 to $2000, we would be willing to lease though as well. I live in Colorado, so the horse would have to come live at my stable however. So if you have any tips or horses you know of please reply. Thanks!
Know what I would do…look into adopting a rescue horse. Those places take them in , get them healthy, re train them and find homes for them…cheap. I saw some horses on various rescue sites that looked wonderful!! Then you would know a full honest history on the horse and have the pride of helping a horse in need. The few places I talked to before wanted to match up with a good home so you’ll know that the horse will fit your needs. Google search horse rescue and your state. Perhaps you can find one in your area. Good luck
Ok, well my friend is in the process of looking for a horse. I am helping her, giving her second opinions, etc. I want to know what the smallest horse she should be looking for is. She is a trail rider like me. She weighs 250lbs and is 5′10". Whats the smallest horse, weight and height wise that she should be looking at?
Thanks!
Rider should be no more than 20% of the horse’s weight. So she needs to be looking for a horse of at least 1250 pounds (preferably more in case of weight gain and also to account for the weight of her saddle). For a horse of average build, that’s about a 16.2-17hh horse. If she went with a draft or draft cross that was quite heavily built, she could go a bit shorter, but not much. If she wants a more lightly built horse, she’d need taller than that.