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02:06:00 San

For me - easy! Since my AAs are full of Z and Ch genes and I also write ZZ and ChCh behind their names if they are dominant for the gene😉

Nightingales Ridge

02:03:41 𔓘 Issy

Scale of 1 to 10 How hard is it breeding a premium foal with silver and champagne genes lol

Silent Moon

01:54:35

Eyrie

Thanks

Eyrie of the Stars

01:53:30 Eyrie

Silent Moon

Glacial Touch

Silent Moon

01:49:03

Good evening chat, any name idea's?
-HEE Click-

fire

01:42:07

yes

horses101

01:39:09

Five Pines Ranch

01:37:35 Pines

is the capture event over?

Nightingales Ridge

01:37:19 𔓘 Issy

WRR yesss good *.*

Wings Of Glory

01:29:37 O Great Potato Wing

I've been looking but my only decent one I've found was a yearling for 5k in Oregon but I live in Wisconsin and would have to pay transport. Problem is I'm very into western trail, western pleasure, and ranch riding or rail. I want something papered and the market sucks. Either spend 10k on training overtime for the young ones, 10-15k for started one's or 20-50k for finished horses it's insanity

Hallucination Manor

01:26:57 Gym / HM / Hal

That's completely fair, Wings! I'm so sorry for your loss, and I hope you're able to find the perfect horse <3

Bermuda Estate

01:26:28 Mew | Juno

Facebook is your best bet imo, look in local groups you can usually find something decent for a reasonable price if you look for a while

Bermuda Estate

01:25:29 Mew | Juno

Wings
God knows, the horse market is ridiculous rn, I’ve seen 17 year old companions being sold for 4k

Wings Of Glory

01:24:33 O Great Potato Wing

I know gym I used to have mustangs I just want something already started this time. I had my last boy for 4 years owned since he was a baby we started him and everything at a professional trainers barn took lessons and all the shebang but we unfortunately lost him from colic last month and I don't know where to go or start

Hallucination Manor

01:22:06 Gym / HM / Hal

Wings, I got mine for $25 each, granted, they were feral and directly from the BLM, but honestly they're the best $50 I've ever spent (I have two of them)

Wings Of Glory

01:20:16 O Great Potato Wing

How in the heck do people actually afford the initial purchase cost of a horse in real life T.T I'm going stir crazy about it why are all horses like 10k or more now

Wild River Run Farm

01:05:01 WRR

ohhh ive been looking at reds art now to save lol

RFS Thoroughbreds

12:58:26 Fern/Fref/Ferf/fih

goodNIGHT chesty
(elite knowledge right there lol)

The Undercity

12:55:58 Dory

Do i or do i not get another 25 stall barn for more geldings

Nightingales Ridge

12:55:49 𔓘 Issy

-HEE Click-
My favourite girl got some art!! Eek I love her. She's not www or particularly 'special' but she is to me! Ever since she was born. Thank you Red

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Santana Rising

02:06:00 San

For me - easy! Since my AAs are full of Z and Ch genes and I also write ZZ and ChCh behind their names if they are dominant for the gene😉

Nightingales Ridge

02:03:41 𔓘 Issy

Scale of 1 to 10 How hard is it breeding a premium foal with silver and champagne genes lol

Silent Moon

01:54:35

Eyrie

Thanks

Eyrie of the Stars

01:53:30 Eyrie

Silent Moon

Glacial Touch

Silent Moon

01:49:03

Good evening chat, any name idea's?
-HEE Click-

fire

01:42:07

yes

horses101

01:39:09

Five Pines Ranch

01:37:35 Pines

is the capture event over?

Nightingales Ridge

01:37:19 𔓘 Issy

WRR yesss good *.*

Wings Of Glory

01:29:37 O Great Potato Wing

Hallucination Manor

01:26:57 Gym / HM / Hal

That's completely fair, Wings! I'm so sorry for your loss, and I hope you're able to find the perfect horse <3

Bermuda Estate

01:26:28 Mew | Juno

Facebook is your best bet imo, look in local groups you can usually find something decent for a reasonable price if you look for a while

Bermuda Estate

01:25:29 Mew | Juno

Wings
God knows, the horse market is ridiculous rn, I’ve seen 17 year old companions being sold for 4k

Wings Of Glory

01:24:33 O Great Potato Wing

Hallucination Manor

01:22:06 Gym / HM / Hal

Wings, I got mine for $25 each, granted, they were feral and directly from the BLM, but honestly they're the best $50 I've ever spent (I have two of them)

Wings Of Glory

01:20:16 O Great Potato Wing

How in the heck do people actually afford the initial purchase cost of a horse in real life T.T I'm going stir crazy about it why are all horses like 10k or more now

Wild River Run Farm

01:05:01 WRR

ohhh ive been looking at reds art now to save lol

RFS Thoroughbreds

12:58:26 Fern/Fref/Ferf/fih

goodNIGHT chesty
(elite knowledge right there lol)

The Undercity

12:55:58 Dory

Do i or do i not get another 25 stall barn for more geldings

Nightingales Ridge

12:55:49 𔓘 Issy

-HEE Click-
My favourite girl got some art!! Eek I love her. She's not www or particularly 'special' but she is to me! Ever since she was born. Thank you Red

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July 14, 2017 07:21 PM

~Savy~

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Okay.. so... this may sound very stupid, but I truly do care to get this information. We have been looking into moving to a 5 acre property, and possibly adding an equine to the family. So, I am curious on the following basics:

What type of vet things are needed/How often/Average costs

Basic supplies needed (As I know many are confused on needed/wanted)

I have been riding for over four years now, so I know the basics of saddling, bridling, and overall riding skills, but owning a horse as a whole is foggy to me. I know they need to have their teeth floated, farriers to trim, that sort of thing, but more information would be much appreciated :) I have done some basic research, but feel like this community would be able to help quite a bit.

*I am the only horsey person in my family as well

Edited at July 14, 2017 10:37 PM by ~Savy~

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July 14, 2017 07:40 PM

Jericho Stables

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Get books. Talk to trainers. They are ten THOUSAND times more reliable and more likely to be right than people on line.

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July 14, 2017 07:50 PM

~Savy~

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While I know that, I figured it couldn't hurt to ask for some basic advice and tips. It isn't as though I am planning on following every suggestion I am given, just poking about for some info :)

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July 14, 2017 10:21 PM

Jellos Warmbloods

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Savy,

I'll throw my hat in the ring.

1) Horses are herd animals. Please plan on getting 2. A lot of problems arise when keeping a horse singly. Many do NOT tolerate it well and many dangerous behavioral problems can arise from it.

2) Saddle fit is best done by a saddle fitter. :)

My current costs on two:

Monthly Costs :

Hay - $180

Pelleted Feed: $80

Barefoot Trim: $80

Annual Costs:

Vaccinations - $400

Teeth Float - $300

** have an emergency fund. Either in cash or designated CCs. I keep 18k available on CCs to cover emergency expenses. You WILL have an emergency pop up.**

Random Costs this YTD:

Emergency Vet Visits - $2700

Used Saddle - $500

New Hay Nets - $40

Random Crap From Dover - $600

KWPN Registration - $585

Saddle Fitter - $80

Things Needed / Keep On Hand:

Fencing

Shelter

Cross Ties (or tie rings) (I have both)

Saddle(s) (I currently have 3)

Bridles (currently have 7)

Places to hang bridles and store saddles

Tack Cleaners

Saddle Pads (dont wanna know how many I have)

Polo Wraps

Girths

Bits

lunge line

Crops/Dressage whips

paddock boots & half chaps (i ride english XD)

Buckets

Water Tubs (currently have 2 100 gallons)

Metal Food Storage Containers

Hay (I have hay available 24/7. Yes, my 2 have pasture as well)

Hay Nets (unless you like watching your money get pissed on... literally)

Basic First aid kit

(Vet wrap, cotton, antibiotic ointment, scissors, gorilla tape, bute, dorm, liniment, diluted iodine)

Grooming Supplies

Fly Spray & Fly Traps

Manure Fork. Wheel Barrow. A plan for waste removal. (I compost :D)

Washing Supplies

Treats

Blankets / Sheets

Head Lamp (You have no idea how handy this has been)

I'll probably think of more things, and I will add to this if I do. :)

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July 14, 2017 10:39 PM

~Savy~

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Thank you Jello :) We haven't looked extensively into the actual horse we may look at, as we don't even happen to have the property, nor are we for sure getting it. I'm sure we'd find a companion, possibly a pasture buddy, if we were to get a horse :)

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