just got an arabian horse and i'm not sure how

[agreen57]

i just got an arabian horse and i'm not sure how to get her broken, how am i going to trim her huffes, and also how much food and i'm going to have to get to keep her fed?????? would greatly appreciate any help that you can send me!!!! i live in kansas city, missouri.

[agreen57]

[QUOTE=agreen57]i just got an arabian horse and i'm not sure how to get her broken, how am i going to trim her huffes, and also how much food and i'm going to have to get to keep her fed?????? would greatly appreciate any help that you can send me!!!! i live in kansas city, missouri. i also do not have a place for the horse??!!! i'm going to need some help in lodging her?

[calshoer]

If you do not know how to feed a horse, or how to train a horse, you should not own a horse. Period.
It is HUGE responsibility that someone who lacks the most basic knowledge of how to care for one should not take on.
If you insist on keeping this horse, get some local professional help right away. TOMORROW.
Your local horse veterinarian is a good resource to find a trainer, as is the local feed store.
Until you get advice on feeding, Do NOT feed her grain or anything but hay until you find out what she needs to be eating . Every horse is different as to how much and what kind of food is best for them and if you feed a lot of grain or something wrong you could possibly make her sick and kill her. For just the next day or two until you get some advice from someone there who can LOOK at your horse and advise you on her diet, it is probasbly safe to feed her about 14 to 16 pounds of good quality hay a day, split into two or three feedings. That is NOT going to be her permanent diet. It may be too little or too much for the long term . It is just safe for now, not knowing anything about your horse, it is just for the next few days until you get some local advice.

You will not be trimming her hooves,. Don't even think you can. That is a job for a professional or only the most experienced horsemen.
It is NOT a job for a beginner. But you need to get her trained to stand quietly, lead nicely, and hold her feet up willingly so begin your search for a professional to help you ASAP.
If you don't know where to begin call a local horse veterinarian to get you started.
But I would really suggest you get rid of the horse to someone who has SOME idea of how to take care of a horse, and get some lessons at a stable before you get another one.
Patty

[Rick Burten]

Patty was direct, I am going to be blunt.

You are not ready to own a horse and no horse deserves to be owned by you.
Sell or give this horse away right now, before you cause it any grief or harm.

Then, got to your phone book and look up horse trainers/stables, etc. Call some of them and see if they are looking for someone who knows NOTHING about horses but has the desire to learn and the willingness to work hard. If they say, 'No", then tell them that you'll do whatever, for free, just so that you can learn how to properly care for horses. You will find someone willing to take you on and then your education will start.

In a couple of years, you will hopefully have learned enough to be able to be the kind of steward any horse deserves. Or, you will have learned that the demands of proper horse ownership/stewardship is more than you want to deal with.

Either way, you will have learned. Until then, do everyone a favor and don't own a horse.

[Greg Thomas]

The first thing you need is good health insurance-for you not the horse.

Greg

[agreen57]

The first thing you need is good health insurance-for you not the horse.

Greg
why am i going to need insurance????

[Red Amor]

Gday agreen57
Mate youve copped a bit of a shyacking here but dont mind that too much ay,
in all honesty yourve been given some bloody sound advise here yeah and youll do well to take it mate

yourve got a heap to learn as soon as you can and you'd best find some like minded good folk to help you to learn to take care of your horse

we have all gotta start somewhere darlin I wish you welln good :)

[Greg Thomas]

why am i going to need insurance????


Cause real life ain't like Disney movies. You cannot "wish" a horse to do anything.

If it is like most -not all-untrained Arabians that I have been around then you have about as tough a horse as you will find. ( I am also sorta assuming this was a cheap horse with a few "problems".)

I have nothing against Arabians -they are a beautiful breed. Just not my cup of tea. I'm a gaited horse kind of guy.

Good luck-as Red said , You gotta start somewhere.

Greg

[Rick Burten]

You gotta start somewhere.

Greg

But that somewhere should never be at the expense of the horse.

[Greg Thomas]

Heck, in six months you can have videos, books, websites and seminars about trimming hoofies, lodging horses, feeding horses, horse spirituality, psychology-whatever you want. You will certainly not be the first expert through supernatural or divine intervention.

All you need is lack of experience and a closed mind to be the next revolutionary authority on anything concerning horses. You need to realize that everyone who touched a horse in the previous milleniums were total unlearnable *****s.

If that is too much then you can just find someone who has already done this and become their fanatical devotee.
-

I'm being sarcastic. You really do need someone who can help you with your situation. It can be dangerous for you and your horse.

Greg

[Brendaandgem]

I've popped my head in here a few times..wondering what to think of this post.

I agree everyone has to start somewhere. I honestly dont believe you have to be a "horseman" to own a horse though. If you can provide good hoof care, nutrition..and adequate housing facilities you'll be well on your way to being a horseowner. As a new owner you definitely dont want to tackle this alone and will need to relay on experienced individuals to steer you in the right direction. Books, videos, internet will help you gain knowledge.
I'm not really sure of the definition of the word "horseman" ..and what level qualifies you as a "horseman"..I know one thing...after 20 some odd years of owning horses..I'm still learning..and there seems to be more and more to learn all the time.

[Phil Armitage]

i just got an arabian horse and i'm not sure how to get her broken, how am i going to trim her huffes, and also how much food and i'm going to have to get to keep her fed?????? would greatly appreciate any help that you can send me!!!! i live in kansas city, missouri.

Your kidding? Please tell me your just someone playing around with us to yank our chains and that you really do not have a horse. Or maybe your a good horsemen and your still just yanking our chains. I have never heard anyone ask the questions you have asked in the manner you have asked them.

[Brendaandgem]

Phil, thats my thought exactly..I started off wondereing what I should write if anything...the letters are placed too perfectly. I then wondered if maybe it was a kid. I know kids cant spell these days but ...this is one strange post!!
Thanks for addressing it.

[Phil Armitage]

I can't spell either and I am not a kid. :) So we cannot use that logic. My daughters boy friend sent me a private message on how to down load a spell checker that works in your browser. He is a nice kid, looking out for me. Makes me smile just writeing this. My wife said, if I correct my spelling it will make me look more professional, the only thing I concern myself with is trimming and shoeing correctly not spelling correctly. Wish I could develop a hoof care assistant for people's browsers so they got instant good information on thier horses feet. Hey look at that I think I used the proper thier this time, instead of useing "there" in all situations.

My gut tells me this is someone fooling around, I hope it is, otherwise poor horse!!! Well any hoo he/she is still welcome to this site, we are a good group of people even for kids or jokers. :) Better to talk about horses than some of the other things going on in this world.