Wow! Loads of good information there, thank you! I think I’m going to pass on getting the colt and look more into OTTB’s and other ‘finished’ horses and hopefully I’ll find what I’m looking for.
I’ve shadowed the vet we take our animals to, I’ve so far only had one incident where I almost passed out (knock on wood). That is true that there is no “right time” hence why I’m trying to cram my head full of as much information and making plans for different scenarios that may arise. If it’s...
All very good points and thanks for the tips on getting accepted into vet school. I wanna do right by the colt if I get him, I’m probably going to talk to my parents and get their opinions as well as the breeder. If I were to go through with this and end up in an out of state college I’d...
Plans after high school are to go to Oregon State University, which is only about an hour away from home, and study to become a veterinarian. Having him stay at my parents and working with him during summer and any other holiday breaks is also a good idea. I’m really doing my homework and...
I hope there’s some horse people on here that are more experienced than me so I can get some answers to a couple questions I have. Background information: I’m a sophomore in high school, I’ve been riding all my life. I’ve ridden many horses from green broke ponies (that didn’t end well I was 5...