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I'm an intermediate rider mainly due to being out of the saddle for a while and this was due to work getting in the way and having a son but, now life is more steady!I've always remained a lover of horses and have started my son with lessons as well as myself too and he adores it soon he will be doing jumps like his mumma. I've been thinking since I was a teenager about owning my own horse and last year and this year too I have been seriously considering it. I picked the brains of horse and hound friends before and I will again if this is okay because enough advice is never enough.

I want to do part livery? How much money will I have to lay down for my horse a month roughly? Including livery. Also any other tips you would like to give me. What's the best breed for a first time horse owner? What are the best liveries in the Orpington area...I live in Farnborough. Thank you.
 
Hi MW. :)

When looking for a first horse breed isn't really the be all and end all. You want a horse that is well trained and reliable both in-hand and under saddle and won't take advantage if you mess up or have a confidence wobble. One option would be to look at horses that have already done the 'first horse' job for someone else. If you find a potential horse to view, try to take your instructor or someone else experienced along and in your situation I would always advise that you get anything that you are seriously thinking of buying vetted.

I'm not in your area, so can't help RE livery.
 
Hi Thank you so much for the reply :) So take an instructor and vet along! Very good Idea Faracat! Do you use Livery? How much do you spend out a month on your horse? I'm trying to get a rough estimate together so I have a marker to go by.
 
Go see the horse once, maybe twice - I even viewed one three times before buying but that is more unusual. Bring the instructor/experienced horse friend on at least one viewing and if the horse is right, then book the Vet for a vetting. It's wise to use a different vet from the one that the seller uses. Sometimes you may pay a deposit to hold the horse which is refundable if it fails the vet. If it passes, then you generally pay the balance on delivery/collection of the horse (I've always paid cash either on delivery or when I go to collect the horse). Do budget for transporting the horse as it often isn't included in the purchase price. You also need a livery space ready before you buy.

Have a search on the forum as there are several hints and tips threads for viewing horses with questions to ask etc...

Does your riding school offer days where they train you in horse care? Even if your were a dab hand as a teenager, it can be useful to have things refreshed after a break especially when the aim is to have your own horse.

I'm not at livery and my horses live out and are unshod, so my costs wouldn't be that helpful for you.
 
Aww thank you - I have viewed a livery that does horse ownership courses. They charge £17.85 a day for Part Livery.It includes/doesn't include the below:
Part livery includes all basic feeds, hay, mucking out, turn our, rugging up and picking out feet after turnout. Supplements and worming are not included.

Stable Livery – Woodshavings
per day £17.85

Exercise session
£20.00



Full Body Groom
£10.00

Tack Cleaning
£10.00

Full Show Preparation (i.e. bathing, trimming and plaiting)
£30.00

Plaiting (bands)
£10.00

Plaiting (sewn)
£15.00
 
I wouldn't be showing my horse so wouldn't need to worry about extra costs for things like that - I just want my horse in a part livery, so I can do al the stuff I did to school horses, groom, tack and just to ride my own horse and my son can ride a school's small pony something he is use too as he is only 5.
 
I would suggest that you do the BHS horse owners certificate or BHS stage 1 as either give a good foundation of knowledge and are suited to a first time owner. They will make sure that you know the basics before your horse arrives and I think the horse owners certificate includes doing a budget.

Look at several livery yards in your area for prices and details of what each package includes. It can be difficult as some will include different services some will include feed bedding and hay others won't.
 
Thank you Kat - I have looked at a few livery costs but, I agree with you a BHS stage 1 certificate sounds like a good route to go down - I thought about doing one when I get my horse but, it would make sense to do it prior so the knowledge is already there.
 
Part livery varies all round the country, as does the meaning of part livery. I expect you're looking at somewhere that turns out, brings in, mucks out, hays and waters for you with bedding and hay included? For that you'll easily be looking at £100+ per week depending on facilities.
 
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