tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5421555299908265706.post9147956410258413792..comments2019-11-13T02:51:56.845-05:00Comments on Hoofbeats and Paw Prints: Realities of HorsekeepingLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224646742863478548noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5421555299908265706.post-22680623458538745252008-11-18T12:01:00.000-05:002008-11-18T12:01:00.000-05:00I thought of some other issues with horsekeeping, ...I thought of some other issues with horsekeeping, but I'll leave them for another time. <BR/><BR/>I just feel there are too many people who have no clue what it really takes to keep horses. They believe it's like having a cat or dog around. Any time anyone asks, I always try to emphasize the importance of knowing exactly what they're getting into. <BR/><BR/>My husband's cousin did buy a horse at a local swap meet and knowing the guy and his wife knew nothing about horses, it floored me! They ended up leaving him at a neighbor's place, who did have plenty of room and another horse. They never did ride him. The one time they tried, since they had no experience whatsoever, the horse took off with the guy. That was the last time they ever rode him.<BR/><BR/>He probably had a decent life living like a horse in a nice big field with another horse. He had to be put down a couple years ago, due to complications from laminitis. He had lived to be in his 20's. But these are the kinds of people who end up neglecting their horses, in my opinion, because the care required more than they were prepared for.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00224646742863478548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5421555299908265706.post-32009378955163009112008-11-17T14:35:00.000-05:002008-11-17T14:35:00.000-05:00I think you covered everything. That's a lot of s...I think you covered everything. That's a lot of stuff!!! I'd suggest novices start out with one horse in a good barn--one that provides feed, supplement, wormer, and has regular farrier visits--along with a trainer who works at the barn so you can take lessons. I did that for many years, and it worked out well. It will seem expensive, but if you actually had them home--you'd find it may be more. I have a friend who found a full care (minus farrier) for $150 a month--I told her to take it and NEVER leave. LOL.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.com