Hi I'm new

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Thats really not very kind. We all have to start somewhere!!!

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Work at your local riding stables then, learn the trade!
Its quite simple.
You think youre a good rider because youve learnt rising trot! priceless.....
 
I agree with Holly, def give it another couple of years
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and horses can't live in back gardens, and they can't live alone
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in maybe two years time you'll understand why people don't believe your post - When you do, you're ready to own a horse
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SEER, as you are very new to this all and if you are really genuine here i think you need to find a stables or field with many people around you. They is a lot you have to bare in mind with horses and i really think you would find it hard to cope by sticking one in your garden. Plus at a stables you would have better facilities and a new instructor who could help you out a lot. I really wouldnt put a horse in my garden. I would have a stable if i was you on a busy yard. Go and find somewhere and speak to the yard manager...they may be able to find you a suitable horse. If this is a wind up i would stop now though as people will generally help on here but do not want to be played like a fool.
 
OK also wondering who was so bored they made this up, but if your a real person who desperatly wants a horse and is genuinly asking for a little guidance, here's what I think. . .

Hey huni, Welcome aboard, This is just my opinion, but it's one I feel very strongly about. If you are that new to horses, please don't buy one, it sounds as though you may kill it! (or it you)

There are SO many options that leave you able to enjoy a horse and not have to pay, worry, do so much.

For starts you can't put someone elses saddle on it huni, you need a saddler to come fit one specifically to the horse, they'll also fit your bridle if you need help with that, will cost a few hundred. Horse should be over about 8 but under about 15, and what we call a schoolmaster type, as in knows what it's doing and kind to novice riders.

you need it's feet doing regularly, this can also be expensive, and it's teeth doing, and ideally it's back checking, and worming, and company for it, and you will have to keep having lessons, and it will need rugs (coats) and maybe boots, insurance (v expensive but important)

and when it's poorly you may have to stay up all night and when it's not poorly you will have to ride it regularly or it may get too fat and then get poorly, if it does get poorly you will need a remortgage to pay the vet, or to have it put to sleep, which is hard but a brave decision and if it's your pony, it's your decision, you have to make it.

If it's naughty you will have to discipline it, you may fall off it and need the vet yourself, this might mean time off work or school (hooray) or time in hospital (boohoo).

If it scares you and learns bad habits it will be worth nothing and you will struggle to get rid of the damn thing and it will end up at a meat factory and that will be your fault,

or it may do something stupid because your inexperience has taught it that it can get away with that, if it does, it may kill you on the road, or worse, kill a family of 4 on their way to Blackpool for their annual holiday, that would be your fault too.

Ok so tongue in cheek and I'm not funny but unless you have someone to help you who has loads of experience, getting a pony when you don't have much experience is sooo dangerous, and not that much fun when it doesn't work,

why not place an ad, or ask people on here, or both, looking for a pony to share, someone who doesn't want to sell their pony but would like a little help excercising it and looking after it will really appreciate your involvement, you'll learn fast and have a 4 legged friend to enjoy with minimal hassle and none of the hard decisions to make.

I'm sure most people on here would be happy to help you word an ad like that. I would.

Good luck.
 
I agree with SMOOCHY, when you understand why you getting a horse with this level of experience worries us, your ready.

It's not like getting a bike sweetie, they need someone who understands, they can't tell you anything is wrong. I can get on a horse and tell it's owner that it needs it's back doing, they may have noticed nothing,

I can tell when my mare is feeling off colour just by standing by her and looking at her, I can have a horse with a problem and list 5 to 10 possible solutions with my sis, then start trying them in order most likely to succeed,

and I run (jointly with my sis) a small livery yard and keep a few of my own, I still have a more experienced friend on standby who I phone for help and advice, we all do.

If you insist on one of your own go to a livery yard with a good reputation, I still think finding one to share is best bet, til you understand the expense and complexities involved. Where are you based, come and shovel our poo and ride (some of) our horses if your local.
 
Thanks Apalacia!! Things like this REALLY worry me if they're for real, so bl**dy dangerous, also not poor horses fault if all goes wrong.
 
I just did thanks Amy, think it was partially provoked but not sure why anyone clings to an opinion that is wrong when so many more experienced people have tried to explain why it's wrong, pretty much everyone been quite tactfull about it too.
 
Hi,

cal has covered everything.

I agree that you should find a horse to share. Many Riding schools do a "own a horse" day. If you don''t like your instructor ask for another one or change riding schools.

good luck
 
The major trouble with forums is that you can't SEE who is posting and can't judge age or sincerity very easily.
He/she doesn't write like a child though...could be a wind-up.
Anyhow.
Welcome to the forum Seer (is there a clue in that alias?)
 
As money is no object due to your poor husband passing away, why dont you become an owner in a different way. I am happy to help. You could buy this horse

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketplace/classified/details.php?id=132359&category=4

and I will keep it for you and ride it etc and if you want a lesson I will give you them for free although I am only available for lessons on the first two days of August. I will get a lovely picture of it blown up to real life size that you can put in your garden so you can see your horse every day. You could even practise brushing it and in the winter you could keep it safely in your shed. You wouldnt have to muck out or anything.

Let me know if you are interested.
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seems to me like a bit of a pit in here, to be honest, I'm a bit taken aback at the bitchiness going on! It's all quite clicky on here I've noticed, but, that's England for you!
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hi vickyguns, not really bitchy at all, there's just a general amazement that the person posting has asked for advice and refuses to take the advice given, has started a new post asking where to buy a horse, and been quite rude to people trying to help in another post.
 
Wow he's lovely and I could certainly afford him. Bit out of my league though at the moment but in the future who knows!

Thank you for all your helpful replies and I've taken on board most comments, however it is a bit cliquey on here so I'll think before I write anything else from now on.
 
(no offence intended, just an initial reaction, haven't seen other post yet, was semi-tongue in cheek, well the bit about england anyway, lol!)
 
But I would teach you how to ride him. We could start with one of my others first and when you have mastered things like canter and jumping you could have a go on this one. It wont take long, after all you have already tried rising trot, and in the meantime i could keep this one fit and schooled for you!
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Hi SEER,
Welcome!
I have a 10.2 shetland pony for sale, its your lucky day!
Would mow your lawn a treat.
Going for a song at £1500.
What do you think?
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A troll, is some one who comes onto a forum and posts in order to deliberately wind people up or to deliberately start an argument between the members.
 
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