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I am new 2 horses and think this forum might help me. I have had some lessons and feel that I am a good rider now so am thinking about buying a horse for myself. I am going to keep it in my back garden it is quite big.

Where can I buy a horse from? My friend gave me a saddle and bridle and some brushes so I just need a horse now.
 
Hiya...welcome to the forum!!!
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What kind of horse are you after?
 
unless your garden is bigger than an acre and has no poisonous plants or trees (theres a lot so u need to buy a book) it wont really be suitable for a horse. Also you can't keep it on its own, it will get lonely.
 
What's a troll?

My back garden is over an acre and I am going to buy a horse that can live out, and I do have a very large shed.

I am new to all this so if I say anything thats not right please correct me, its the only way i'll learn!
 
I like the palomino horse that's for sale on the right hand side, he's really pretty.
What do you think?
 
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I like the palomino horse that's for sale on the right hand side, he's really pretty.
What do you think?

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Bingo... there you go... Troll! or child age 6
 
welcome to the forum. how long have you been having lessons for? do you know exactly what your letting yourself in for? ie
money for horse
tack that fits
caring for your horse
how to ride and educate your new horse
which farrier to use
which vets to use
how to tell if your horse is lame
the list goes on, i wouldnt like to own a horse for the 1st time at home with no or very little knowledge, have you considered a livery yard
 
should someone mention that buying a 3 year old as a first horse, especially if you've not been with horses long is not a good idea! usually anyway.
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Seer, if you want to buy a horse and are deadly serious then I suggest getting one thats been there, done that and will take you there and let you have a go at that.
Just a suggestion mind
 
Is this convo for real?!

SEER if this is serious, I mean this in a nice way, I think if you havent owned previously that the best way to start is at a registered livery yard where you can get help and guidence and you can learn to look after your horse in a safe environment! It is a more expensive option than sticking it in a garden but at the end of the day horses are expensive animals!
 
imo better having the horse before the saddle and bridle welcome to the forum!!!

i also think fields are better than gardens but thats just me
 
So SEER how old are you if you dont mind me asking? How long have you been riding for? What sort of riding have you done? The palomino gelding is a stunner...but he is only 3 and as new to horses he would be a lot to handle! Tell us a little bit more about yourself!
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Thank you for your reply and yes it is for real. I really don't understand why some people are thinking its not. I came on this forum to gain advice and so far have just got people laughing at me. Like I said I am new to horses although have had some lessons so can ride ( I even managed to do rising trot the other day) so all i want is some friendly advice about owning my first one. Everything people have said will be taken on board.
 
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Thank you for your reply and yes it is for real. I really don't understand why some people are thinking its not. I came on this forum to gain advice and so far have just got people laughing at me. Like I said I am new to horses although have had some lessons so can ride ( I even managed to do rising trot the other day) so all i want is some friendly advice about owning my first one. Everything people have said will be taken on board.

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Hi SEER, i am not laughing at you...i just think you need to think a bit before you go and buy a horse. And mentioning the palomino as a possible buy no wonder so many peoples eye brows have been lifted. You say you have just managed a rising trot...really i think even get yourself a plod or carry on with your lessons. You have still got a lot to learn im afraid.
 
I'm not laughing at you, I just think you need to speak to you instructor. See if there is an option at your riding school to loan one of the horses so you can understand handling them and looking after them, I honestly think you should give it a few years before you buy.
 
Thank you for being so nice. Trouble is I don't get on with the instructor at my local riding school and my friend can only borrow a horse for me to ride occasionaly so I think that the only way to learn would be to get one of my own.
I can see what people are saying about a livery yard but It seems such a waste of good grass that i have at home
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agree with holly_p you have to learn how to handle horses as well as riding them, you need to know how to tack up and groom them aswell as a million other things lol. keep at the lessons well done for doing a rising trot
 
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