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GOT NEW HORSE... Need some help

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#1 ·
Okay, as of tomorrow my bill of sale will be mine and I will be the proud new owner of a redish buckskin palomino appaloosa mare. I will get pictures for you guys tomorrow. (sale of Tank fell through, seeing as he got given away sooner before I could pay for trailering lol) Shes really beautiful, and $200. Her back legs are scarred from being caught in a fence, but is sound.
Now, Im going to ask for help, so I make sure I do this right.

I needs tips to help with:
Halter training
Leading
And starting under saddle.

She is halter broke, but doesnt lead to well, and she hasnt had anything done with her for 2 years. She was going to the meat factory, so Im giving her a chance. So, Im going to ask for some help :) She is up to date with ferrier worming and shots though, so thats always helpful. Looking forward to help!
Any tips will be great!

Thanks guys!
 
#3 ·
"a redish buckskin palomino appaloosa"? How much do you know about horses? I would highly suggest finding a trainer that can help you, or at least someone knowledgable in working with untrained horses.

I agree with getting a vet out. You want a good physical done on her, blood work pulled, vaccinations done, and her teeth floated/filed. You should also deworm her with whatever you vet recommends. Keep her quarantined away from all other horses until the vet gives her a clean bill of health.
 
#5 ·
Well see its hard to explain her color. Shes red-ish yellow. Shes registered red roan, but shes more golden color. Reminds me of like a buckskin palomino witrh a tinge of red. I acctually know a lot about horses thanks, and I have trainers in my family. Im not doing it completly on my own. She has had a vet check, shots and everything. Her owner is the vet. I will post pictures as soon as I get one sent from my phone.

Also, she is halter broke, but just enough. She is stubborn on the lead.
 
#8 ·
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Heres some pictures. They arent great because it was from my phone. I posted for help because I do want to try to do it on my own. I have trained horses before, but they knew a little more then Savhanna does. I know how dangerous it is, but she is very calm. Shew has been in a trailer, tied, wormed excetra. She hasnt been completly left alone.
 
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Heres some pictures. They arent great because it was from my phone. I posted for help because I do want to try to do it on my own. I have trained horses before, but they knew a little more then Savhanna does. I know how dangerous it is, but she is very calm. Shew has been in a trailer, tied, wormed excetra. She hasnt been completly left alone.
Cute girl! She's a Sorrel Roan Appy with a blanket and spots. No palomino, no buckskin ;-).

I would get the book "From Birth To Backing". It's a great reference with lots of training information and photo illustrations, plus a "trouble shooting" guide.
Amazon.com: From Birth to Backing: The Complete Handling of the Young Horse: Richard Maxwell, Johanna Sharples: Books


I'd handle her like she didn't know anything, and totally start over. Be sure to lead and do all things on BOTH sides equally. Just be patient with her and I'm sure she'll come around.

If you can find a trainer to help you, that would be really beneficial. Just someone to come out and check your progress and help you over any "humps" you may experience along the way. In-person help is always better than forum, book, or video help.

Good luck!
 
#9 ·
She's really pretty, looks just like my friends appy mare, Dancer. How old is she? Looking forward to seeing how you progress with her :) My only advice is to take things slow and don't overface her with anything. I'm sure you guys will do great together :D Any questions at all or just need to chat, feel free to pm me :)
 
#11 ·
Thanks! She is beautiful. I wish I had a better camera to take pictures. Shes five years old. I dont have her papers since she was left with the boarder, but this is her registered name: EC ARAPAHOSTARDUST. Its on www.allbreedpedigree.com . I am definitly going to take my time with her. Lots of brushing and leading and attention for the first while, then taking her to an arena for more working and such. Im looking forward to her as a project. Shes a real sweety. I went to the pasture today, and all she did was put her face under my arm for hugs haha. She has the sweetest personality
 
#12 ·
Shes also not going to be by her self. She will be boarded where she is at right now until maybe august, then moved to my aunties place (which also has horses) then when I go back home she will be at a stable, or another farm which also has horses. Dont worry, I took this into consideration.
 
#17 ·
Hi trinity...
First of all I am so glad this horse was saved from the meat market...so thanks for saving a life...
I am sure this horse will in the begining test your patience but the rewards will come...
She does look like an appy. I have not checked out the Peigree but I will.
If she is halter broke and is a bit stubborn about leading this would be the first thing I would get working on besides all the stuff like handleing feet and brushing etc.
Once you start getting her to lead I think some quirks if there is any will present themselves and you can address them as they arise.
From the picture you have as an avatar are you going to be riding her western??? Just wondering...
She looks really good in the pics..
I love the name as well.
I am sure that as long as you start working with her daily and make sure to establish yourself as the leader and she respects you as the leader then things should go smoothly....
I recenlty took my gelding from pasture...He has not been handled very much in about 3 years. He is off the track but never raced so he has had minimul training in the type of riding I wish to try with him. He is 8 yrs old and so for the last 5 yrs he has been waiting for me to recover from accident injuries...No horse related...
So being that I brought him to a new home and his feet were a problem we had too things to tackle right off the bat....Respect and the foot problems...
The respect has come along and he now sees me as a leader. We still are working around his foot issues...
Like the others said due to the fact she was at a meat place(not sure what they call those places) anyway you mentioned your vet or her vet actually had her before you so did she stay with the vet for a good period of time before you got her???
I am so excited for the both of you....
Please keep us updated on your progress....I have found that Clinton anderson has good excersises for young and disrespectful horses... They help with the bonding process... But there is so much info out there...Read read read is what i do...ask any and all questions even if you feel they sound dumb...the only question that is un-important is the one we leave un-asked....
PM me anytime for questions or help...
Good luck...
She sure is pretty
Half Pass
 
#18 ·
Well, like I said, I used a camera phone, but shes acctually more golden. I will try to get a digi cam this weekend.

I do have help around here if I need it, and the boarder is willing to trailer us to an arena to work with her and sack her out and such. I do plan on going very slow with her.

She is a registered appaloosa, that part I wasnt confused about, it was just her color in general, its so mixed up, but, she is registered red roan. Just doesnt look like one.

I will definitly keep my gaurd up. The first week I know will be challenging because I will be separating her from her sister who she grew up with all her life, so I know it will be a bit difficult, but like I said, Im going to work very slowly with her. Shes already such a doll on the ground for not much beig done with her, Im looking forward to it.

Yes, I will be riding her western, thats just the disipline Im comfortable with. I do ride english, so maybe someday I will try, but for now, she looks like a western horse to me.

Im going horse supplies shopping tomorrow. Anything I should look for, tack wise? Im not needing a saddle or bridle, but like, training tools? I know Im getting her a new halter and lead, and a grooming kit. Im on a very limited budget for now until my next cheque.
 
#19 ·
I would suggest a nice rope halter instead of a web type. They are much better training tools. I also suggest as long a lead rope as you can find. I like at least 14 foot. If you don't have a round pen, a lunge line is a handy tool. Again my preferrence is the one with the rubber popper on the end that is easier to throw out.
Congratulations and good luck with your new girl :D
 
#20 ·
I applaud you for ignoring the rude comments.
there is nothing wrong with getting more opinions than your family or friends, getting someone who doesn't deal with you or the horse can be helpful. doesn't mean you gotta listen to us but it never hurts =]
congrats on the buy! I was watching the other post about the paint and Tank... as my mom told me, "everything happens for a reason", apparently you and Savannah were ment to be. enjoy her.

I agree with what they all say, start ground up, build respect, understanding and a bond before backing her. it's great that you have people willing to help.

Good Luck!
 
#22 ·
Alright, I trust the color thing lol.

Thanks! i FIND, THERES NO POINT IN MAKING MORE OF THE RUDER COMMENTS, BECAUSE ITS JUST A WASTE OF ENERGY, AND DOESNT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS i STARTED WITH :)

Im to tired to correct, but above I accidently hit CAPS LOCKS instead of shift lol.

Im a huge fan of rope halters, and Im goignt o get one of those too, but a nylon one for trailering and leading, rope for training (if that makes sense)

Yeah, I want to do most of the training myself to be honest, which is why I came here to begin with. My cousin Jared is a trainer, and he stays with me too, but he is going up north in ten days so Im going to need help doing it on my own anyways. I will update you guys on progress as I go along too :) By the sounds of it, shes coming to my auntie and uncles acrege, which has a round pen aswell.
 
#25 ·
Hey Trinity...
I think the rope halter is great for training and I have used on on my guy as well. We have done a lot of RP work so i think this will be a great starting point for you and your new horsey....
I love CA round pen videos...they help alot with establishing some starting points...
Good luck and I am sure you will be just fin...
Consistensy and persistent...LOL My horse arrived from his old home at my parents ranch to my nearby ranch and then had a rearing problem...The Round Pen exercises established a rapore with him and nipped that rearing habbit in the but right away...no more rearing.....Thank goodness....
Good luch and can't wait to here about all your progresses...and I totally agree with the CAPS.....to much energy!
HP
 
#26 ·
haha yeah;
Oh I was going to reply to your PM, but I may aswell do it here:
No, I dont really have a favorite clinitician. Never really looked into Clint Anderson, or Parelli or anything. I kindof want to be a bit unique in what I do, because I want to find what works for me, not what works for other people, but since I dont really know where to start, Im asking for help on here lol
 
#27 ·
So I just got back from the city.
I bought these things:

nylon halter
lead rope
lunge line
grooming kit and tote
Mane N Tail de tangler
Mane and Tail wound cream (for her pasture injuries)
bath in a bottle
elastics

Good start?

I was going to buy a rope halter, but they didnt have the color I wanted (Im kinda picky like that) So next time I will look for one again.
 
#28 ·
sounds good to me. one thing I ask: Is thrush a common thing with horses where you are? I know it's not in Michigan but down here in Florida we run into it all the time.
Look into spending a little extra money and getting a wound and skin infection spray called "Banixx" also keep some MTG in your tack box.
Banixx will treat any wounds and scars as well as thrush, and absses (sp?). The MTG will work for scratches (my draft gets them a lot) as well as regrowing hair over wounds or rub spots faster.
those are 2 things I am never without, if one cant fix it the other can.
 
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