she is 11 and 5 Ft, 175 lbs what kind of horse would be good? she just wants a horse to care and ride she said she doesn't care if its one she can't ride but i don't believe her:) so any sugestions?
Paint or Quarter they are easy to find most are broke, and they are dependable. Most are tall enough for her.
I hope she has fun with her new horse. I hope she knows how lucky she is to have a mother willing to get her a rideable horse!! Good luck.
She needs to get a horse with a minimum age of six years old, preferably older. Make sure it is very well trained and quiet to handle. With your daughters age and size, you should be looking at a solid boned horse like a quarter horse or a cross with draft horse breeding.
When you find a horse that you like you need to take a professional to look at it as a novice
(Which includes your daughter) just doesn't know what to look for. Once your professional has okayed your choice, you should have a vet check the horse for any health problems.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com Remember that it takes the same amount of money to care for a bad horse as it does for a good horse. Take your time in looking at horses because it is your daughters safety that you need to ensure.
Good Luck!
It all depends on her riding level and what she can handle. Do NOT get a horse just cause it's a pony or cute. Sometimes they are the devil in disguise. I would bring along her riding instructor when you pick out the horse to be sure it is a good match. Also be prepared for the costs because horses can easily cost up to 1000 dollars a month. How long has your daughter been riding cause if it is for only 4 years or so I wouldn ' t get her one at all. The reason I am saying this is because though you may think she is great an all it she is still young and I mean no offense here she may think she is ready but I thought I was at her age and now 5 years later I look back and think of the time I was 11 (I had been riding for 5 years) I was not ready at all. Instead you should lease her a horse she has proved to get along good with at her barn ( if her barn doesn't lease look around at other barns) and do that for a few years. If you still insist on getting her a horse then get her one she can ride. She may say she doesn't care but trust me she really does she is probably just saying that. Good luck! Be Smart
I personally wouldn't get her a young or untrained horse. Get her a good, patient, and solid one, probably older than 5. Look around, let her try out different horses. And don't be rash and buy the first horse that you see.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com There isn't really any specific breed that is better than the others. It all depends on the individual horse.
If you don't know where to start, try calling local riding stables (helped my friend find her first horse) and the classifieds in the newspaper. Also, does your daughter take lessons? If so, try to get her instructor to come with you to help. I had someone come along and help me out when checking out my first horse-when you're new at it, it's always nice to have someone experienced with you.
And be sure to get the horse vet checked BEFORE buying. I didn't when I got my first horse, and he turned out to have some very serious problems in his hooves. Fortunately, we got it taken care of, but bringing a vet along can save you lots of money in the future.
You should not get her a pony. At 175lbs, she is already too heavy for ponies, even though her age and height is usually a good match for them. You'll need a stocky horse, especially since she is not done growing yet. You want something older and wiser, who will take care of your daughter. You should look for a horse that can comfortably carry 200 pounds, to allow some extra capacity, just in case. You should also encourage your daughter to lose the extra weight, for her own health.
What experience has your daughter had with horses? Lessons? Leasing? That makes a difference .. Riding a horse for an hour lesson is completely different than providing that same horse with everything it needs to live. If she has no horse care experience, I'd suggest first leasing a horse for her - as it is usually cheaper, and if it isn't something she's really interested, you won't have the hassle of trying to figure out what to do with an unwanted horse.
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If she does have the experience and know-how (though, none of us ever know everything there is to know about horses), and desire to care for a horse I'd suggest getting an older, solidly trained horse - one that was used as a lesson horse in the riding discipline she's interested in. If she is truly not interested in riding, there are several horses that are either sold or given away as companion horses. That said, don't expect an "out of commission" horse to be less expensive. I'd recommend staying away from ponies or miniature horses, as they are usually a handful, despite their small stature. They also require a limited diet, as they can become over-weight very easily, which can cause several (oftentimes expensive) health problems.
