Horses!!!!!!!!

[ederob]

He'll be just a pet to walk... And all the ground stuff.

Alright. So a mini?

 

[SternRose]

Yes. And I was thing it could pull a cart or let my nephews and necies ride.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Yes. And I was thing it could pull a cart or let my nephews and necies ride.

If you want something to be ridden at all please consider a pony rather than a mini.

 

[heartsizedfarm]

I think minis are very sociable and like a companion, too. Sometimes a slightly larger pony, a Shetland, or even a full-sized pony, 14 hands or so, will be perfectly happy with its human friends and more amenable to your plans.

 

[SternRose]

Ok. Do you have any recommended breeds?

 

[heartsizedfarm]

Ok. Do you have any recommended breeds?

No, no. I wouldn't worry about breeds. What's called a "grade" pony, just like a mixed breed or mutt dog, can be a perfectly nice companion animal. Check out some reputable breeders, talk to farm friends, read the ads in local newspapers, and choose the one that really catches your eye and tugs at your heart. I actually think the connection between human and horse is like human and dog; it can't really be explained. Just trust your instincts. The horse you fall in love with will fall in love with you too.

Oh but a Morgan could be pretty cool. Ha!

 

[Half-Pint]

I actually free lease a TB gelding who's registered name is Giggles and Smiles. He's the grandson of Seattle Slew, and very handsome. Can't find any good pics of him, but I will get some soon.

 

[heartsizedfarm]

I actually free lease a TB gelding who's registered name is Giggles and Smiles. He's the grandson of Seattle Slew, and very handsome. Can't find any good pics of him, but I will get some soon.

I'm super interested in all those famous old thoroughbred racehorses. I have mixed feelings about horse racing as an industry, but so much respect for those horses that gave their everything.

 

[Tucker91]

I agree that a pony might be better then a mini for what you want. Make sure to read up and maybe even find somewhere to take lessons or at the very least learn proper care. There is a lot more involved then just putting up some fencing and providing shelter. If you are thinking a safe pony for kids, try and find one that is a little older and quiet for kids. We have had some wonderful ponies for my daughter over the years. One was a shetland, then she moved on to a nice welsh pony. He was wonderful. She has since moved onto horses, but we do have a mini as a pet. They are a lot of work, but a joy!

 

[SternRose]

I looked a a cart and it was to much so I'm dropping the cart pulling. And i might not do the riding part. Cuz a want a foal, and I realy don't want to go through training him to be a riding colt. And should I get him gelded when I buy one?