Okay, so. I MAY be getting a rescue horse.
Now. 1) Don't tell me NOT to get a rescue horse for the following reasons: "they are dangerous" "you aren't experienced enough" "waste of money"
or anything along those lines. If you're about to yell at me, click the back button now
Okay. For those of you still here. Hello.
I talked to my mom about getting a rescue horse and working with him/her over the summer. [The rescue horse being a graduation present for entering high school.] She said "we'll see." Which basically means "Do your research and make it happen" Haha. So my question to you is, Do you like this guy?
No I do not like him because he's "cheap" I like him because of the fact he has been worked undersaddle and i really like his coloring. Does his conformation look okay? Thanks for reading this
Here are my thoughts on a rescue:
Some are genuinely nice horses that happen to have gotten into a bad situation; but generally even the "riding broke" horses need lots of work with an experienced handler. Please do not expect a horse in a rescue to come without its problems; problems bigger than what Jack was giving you. From our discussions under your original username, I would suggest looking for a well broke horse.
If you have a trainer to work with, that's fantastic... just please be aware.
i fixed it I believe.
Thank you for your concern! if i do get JD ^ i will make sure to "test ride" him and bring a "horsey" person with me to check him out. I don't think Jack was a very good match for me. He was very aggressive and very lazy.I don't know much about JD but I will found out if he is aggressive, barn sour, etc. I just felt that rescue horses would need work, yes, but I would develop a closer bond with them.
If that makes sense.
Thanks!!
**Oh wait, now it's working. Takes ages to load, though, and I know it's not my computer or my internet, definitely the page.
He's cute. I'm not a professional on conformation but nothing sticks out to me especially considering that you probably do not need a perfectly conformed horse.
Thats great that your getting a rescue horse! It is a HUGE responsibility though just remember that. He is a wonderful looking horse but I don't know much about conformation so can't judge that sorry!
good luck if you do get him! Maybe start a journal on here about him. I'd like to know how your progressing.
Thank you for the support!! I really do hope I can get him
My grandmother offered to pay board and I'm getting a job [Erg] to pay for food, and my parents are going to chip in for vetting! Im going to call my gran right now and talk about it
& I probably will keep a journal <3
That is wonderful that your grandmother and parents are supportive with your passion for horses. It is very exciting when thinking about a new horse.
I too urge you to look around when deciding on the perfect one for you. JD may be that horse and please do look at him , test ride him , ask all questions that you can possibly think of concerning this horse. Also look around , and take an experienced horse person with you that can tell you why you shouldnt buy a certain horse. Sometimes we want a horse so badly we see tunnel vision and cant see why a certain horse may not be good for us.
I love appys myself though, grew up taking lessons on a leopard appy, owned a young appy/quarter cross when I was just out of high school and my aunt has had a few appy foals I looked a few appys when I was thinking of getting back into horses too.
My Red is rescue. I think it's a great idea. But I agree with everyone else; take an experienced horse person, & keep in mind that rescues are a big responsibility. They can be fantastic, but that can take alot of working with. Posted via Mobile Device
I don't like the description of the mare. That says to me that she really needs a firm, experienced rider. I don't know your history, but I think that JD might be a safer route. I didn't actually rescue my gelding, but he still has a lot of mental and possibly health issues. Working with anything with a murky past comes with lots of baggage, and needs lots of patience
I'm getting sick and tired of people saying NOT to get a rescue because I can't handle one. I know what I can and cannot handle and I'm going to have a trainer helping me. So please just back off of me okay!? l:
Sorry guys it wasn't to any of you just certain people on my Fb -_-
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