Soon to be new horse owner

[Clo thehorsegal]

I am getting a new horse in a few weeks. This is my first horse. He is a 6yr cob gelding. He is 14.2hh. Does anybody have tips

 

[gallopingby]

Good luck, best tip is to find a couple of trusted knowledgable people to help you and stick with their advice. The more people you ask the more complicated it becomes often with conflicting advice. If you’re a member of a riding club they might have people able to help you. It’s a nicer time of year to be getting a horse, hopefully the rain will stop very soon.

 

[Clo thehorsegal]

Yes i do know a few people who know alot about horses. Thank you

 

[nagblagger]

Initially try and keep his routine similar to where he has come from eg stable/turnout. Don't change his food suddenly.
Are you going to be doing all his care or at a part/full livery, depending on this is to how much advice you need.
The exciting bit is buying new brushes, headcollar,, buckets etc.

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

For bonding, I'd say for the first few days just get him/her out and groom, that's what I do when I get a new horse. It really helps build a bond with the horse before you get on x

 

[Clo thehorsegal]

Horses

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

What about it?

 

[Clo thehorsegal]

Anybody else new horse owners?

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

Not a new horse owner so...

 

[Clo thehorsegal]

Initially try and keep his routine similar to where he has come from eg stable/turnout. Don't change his food suddenly.
Are you going to be doing all his care or at a part/full livery, depending on this is to how much advice you need.
The exciting bit is buying new brushes, headcollar,, buckets etc.

I will be doing all his care at my house

 

[Clo thehorsegal]

Not a new horse owner so...

Any tips ?

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Any tips ?

Try the new owners section of the forum?

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

Any tips ?

Bonding, lots and lots and lots of bonding through grooming! It's imperative to build a bond before getting on, just get to know the horse and find a little bit about them

 

[Equi]

I’m not sure about that one. You buy a horse to ride, and many are not affectionate on the ground but you bond with them riding and they don’t kill you. My advice, get a trainer. Everyone should have a trainer. Even trainers should have a trainer.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

For bonding, I'd say for the first few days just get him/her out and groom, sometimes for hours, that's what I do when I get a new horse. It really helps build a bond with the horse before you get on x

I disagree, if the horse or pony is ridden, then get on and ride. Dont spend hours grooming them when they have just arrived, apart from working, they need time to settle rather than have to stand around for hours, most horses and ponies will get fed up after a while (recent post on exactly why not to, as owners child got kicked as they were faffing about for ages brushing and brushing)
Get sensible company for 1st few hacks.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Bonding, lots and lots and lots of bonding through grooming! It's imperative to build a bond before getting on, just get to know the horse and find a little bit about them

No no no, see my post on the OPs identical other thread about faffing around for hours!

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

I disagree, if the horse or pony is ridden, then get on and ride. Dont spend hours grooming them when they have just arrived, apart from working, they need time to settle rather than have to stand around for hours, most horses and ponies will get fed up after a while (recent post on exactly why not to, as owners child got kicked as they were faffing about for ages brushing and brushing)
Get sensible company for 1st few hacks.

I'd say a horse being tied up and being groomed would help the horse settle in, it worked for mine and a few people I know, establishing a bond is really helpful, the horse may feel more willing to trust you and be more sensible while riding. X

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

It was an exaggeration me saying 'hours' I didn't mean it literally.

 

[nagblagger]

Have you got other horses at your house? They need company.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

It was an exaggeration me saying 'hours' I didn't mean it literally.

Well, it's not helpful is it, as a non experienced person might well take it literally and have a very fed up new horse or pony quite quickly.

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

Why does nobody think it's a good idea to have a bond with a horse? They are not just work animals, we but them to be our companions/friends and not just for riding. It's like people, you can just walk up to somebody in the street and ask them start having an intense conversation?

 

[Clo thehorsegal]

Why does nobody think it's a good idea to have a bond with a horse? They are not just work animals, we but them to be our companions/friends and not just for riding. It's like people, you can just walk up to somebody in the street and ask them start having an intense conversation

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

Well, it's not helpful is it, as a non experienced person might well take it literally and have a very fed up new horse or pony quite quickly.

Well I'm sorry about that I'll try and edit it x

 

[Poppy+MrDarcy]

Is a good idea or a bad idea?

 

[Muddy unicorn]

I will be doing all his care at my house

Will he have the company of another horse?

 

[Muddy unicorn]

Bad

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Why does nobody think it's a good idea to have a bond with a horse? They are not just work animals, we but them to be our companions/friends and not just for riding. It's like people, you can just walk up to somebody in the street and ask them start having an intense conversation?

There is having a rapport, getting to know them - and them to know you. Forcing a new animal to stand for ages whilst you brush is not building a relationship.
Building a relationship with an equine takes a lot of time.

 

[Clo thehorsegal]

Have you got other horses at your house? They need company.

No but i was thinking of getting a donkey or a mini once i get used to owning one horse

 

[Clo thehorsegal]

I'd say a horse being tied up and being groomed would help the horse settle in, it worked for mine and a few people I know, establishing a bond is really helpful, the horse may feel more willing to trust you and be more sensible while riding. X

Yea ik the seller said that

 

[Clo thehorsegal]

Is a good idea or a bad idea?

Its a good idea