leanne_dando
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Ok, I will try and keep this short.
My friend has a horse. She hasn't got the time for it anymore and it is sort of rotting in a field. I have always loved horses and she has said if I pay the field rent (£40pcm) I can do what I want with this horse?
I can ride basic... very basic and completely clueless to caring. I have so many questions for my friend but she doesn't seem helpful. It's as if she hasn't even got time to answer questions by text!
I have tried reading online and still no help. Anyway I don't plan on riding this horse anytime soon. I want to learn to handle her and take care of her first. She is sort of neglected...
Anyway. I finally put the halter on today and lead her out to groom her. took me a few days as she kept walking off from me and I have no confidence so she walks over me... (funny sight to see) Now summer is here does she need any feed? she is out 24/7. never worked... a tad over weight. but the grass doesn't seem too nice?
even though she is on grass while I groom her I wanted to occupy her with something... could I do that with hay? or is that pointless because shes on grass? are there any extras she should be having like nutrients?
My friend made a comment how you dont have to feed a horse in the winter. She hasn't fed hers in months and shes fine.... So she hasn't got a very healthy diet.
It's been months since she was last rode could I lead her and just walk with her while we both get used to each other? would I gain anything from this?
See.. I am completely clueless but my friend hasn't got the time to teach me and I actually feel bad for this horse. This is why I wouldn't even try and get on her... I just want to be able to handle her and care for her but not screw her up or piss her off.
Shes a 15.4hh Cob. and i'm hoping I could build a relationship with this horse and experience then maybe my friend will sell her to me? not sure but can anyone give me tips and advice and her diet and bonding?
My friend has a horse. She hasn't got the time for it anymore and it is sort of rotting in a field. I have always loved horses and she has said if I pay the field rent (£40pcm) I can do what I want with this horse?
I can ride basic... very basic and completely clueless to caring. I have so many questions for my friend but she doesn't seem helpful. It's as if she hasn't even got time to answer questions by text!
I have tried reading online and still no help. Anyway I don't plan on riding this horse anytime soon. I want to learn to handle her and take care of her first. She is sort of neglected...
Anyway. I finally put the halter on today and lead her out to groom her. took me a few days as she kept walking off from me and I have no confidence so she walks over me... (funny sight to see) Now summer is here does she need any feed? she is out 24/7. never worked... a tad over weight. but the grass doesn't seem too nice?
even though she is on grass while I groom her I wanted to occupy her with something... could I do that with hay? or is that pointless because shes on grass? are there any extras she should be having like nutrients?
My friend made a comment how you dont have to feed a horse in the winter. She hasn't fed hers in months and shes fine.... So she hasn't got a very healthy diet.
It's been months since she was last rode could I lead her and just walk with her while we both get used to each other? would I gain anything from this?
See.. I am completely clueless but my friend hasn't got the time to teach me and I actually feel bad for this horse. This is why I wouldn't even try and get on her... I just want to be able to handle her and care for her but not screw her up or piss her off.
Shes a 15.4hh Cob. and i'm hoping I could build a relationship with this horse and experience then maybe my friend will sell her to me? not sure but can anyone give me tips and advice and her diet and bonding?