Question about a horse

[ButteCA]

 

[FishMtFarm]

She doesn't look terrible but she could use a few pounds. I see she has pasture but it might be weeds? If there is sustainable grass, she probably needs her teeth floated. Older horses should have teeth checked once a year. They might wanna suggest that to whoever they rehome her too. She is a pretty girl tho.

 

[ButteCA]

There is a lot of grass. She wanders from place to place. This morning she was way out there for some reason. She’s probably bored the barn where there is eight stables has someone’s gross stinky meat hogs in them. My neighbor is buying a house and moving so I will be moving to that house and want the meat pigs GONE and will have to put a whole lot of work into cleaning up the mess. The horse will probably stick around for a while I know know it’s not going to be a speedy process. She needs to be cleaned up. Brushed out the teeth floating thing and probably a hoove trim. I’m not a hundred percent sure what will happen to her just yet but if she’s down there with me I can’t let her just stand out in a field and my husband won’t either I’m just I guess thinking about our options. The owner is a close family friend I’m not trying to be mean about her horse but it’s something I need to be talking about seriously with the owner and my husband.

 

[Bunnylady]

my husband told me it would be better to have a horse from a young age that our kids could grow up with

Anyone who would say that knows little or nothing about horses - just my two cent's worth. If you want to know what I mean, ask me about "Syd, the Man-eating Mini" sometime.

As she stands right now, this mare isn't worth a whole lot - she's underweight, out of shape, definitely needs her feet done, and may have "issues," but a lot of that may just be lack of care. A sound, sensible older horse is exactly what a child should learn with, as long as the child can be sensible, too.

Hey, I'm a sucker for a hard-luck story, too, but you have to make choices based on what you can reasonably deal with. Good luck, whatever you decide!

 

[ButteCA]

Anyone who would say that knows little or nothing about horses - just my two cent's worth. If you want to know what I mean, ask me about "Syd, the Man-eating Mini" sometime.

As she stands right now, this mare isn't worth a whole lot - she's underweight, out of shape, definitely needs her feet done, and may have "issues," but a lot of that may just be lack of care. A sound, sensible older horse is exactly what a child should learn with, as long as the child can be sensible, too.

Hey, I'm a sucker for a hard-luck story, too, but you have make choices based on what you can reasonably deal with. Good luck, whatever you decide!

Ha ha! Yes. My husband grew up with a horse when he was little and it loved him. He’s going off childhood memory so don’t judge him too harshly . I’m asking here so I can help make a good decision for her. You know people can be stubborn with things and I know the horse needs some TLC. I’m concerned for her. She is sweet horse and I have to ask questions being a person who knows nothing about horses but is interested in learning. I know there are highly knowledgeable people in here and not in real life around me. As far having time for her goes I have plenty of that.

 

[theoldchick]

A horse does not have to be rideable to be worthy.

This little man's age is between 17 and 99. He's spent most of his life as a party pony and has earned his retirement. Except he doesn't want to retire. He loves going on trailer rides and meeting kids. No, they can't ride him. The special needs kids love him because he has a hernia on his side. It's a visible defect that does not stop him. And these kids are inspired that despite his abnormality, he is still able to interact with people and other horses. Big or small old or young, beautiful or ugly all horses can still serve purpose.

 

[ButteCA]

I don’t expect her to be rideable.I wouldn’t judge her on those standards and I would make sure my daughter learned on a horse that was used for students.

 

[ButteCA]

Just incase anyone is misunderstanding I didn’t mean to start the thread as if I was trying to profit off the horse. I was just more curious if she would be a hard horse to rehome as I will more than likely be taking over caring for the horse. I know that she will come with costs some monetary some sentimental and would not take that on if I couldn’t provide for her. I have had my mind boggled a million times when I watch kids play on tablets when they have a freakin’ horse in their yard! What I wouldn’t give to have that at their age! I am interested in her best interest not in monetary gain. I know enough to feed her and get her the care she needs as far as capabilities go or if she would have a happier life with someone who is more experienced I have no clue yet. She is nice and she likes when I pet her and feed her treats and she need to be groomed I am very aware of that.

 

[cassie]

Just a comment. My draft horses died of old age in their 20's but my saddle horses were all going strong into their 30's.

 

[FishMtFarm]

Just incase anyone is misunderstanding I didn’t mean to start the thread as if I was trying to profit off the horse. I was just more curious if she would be a hard horse to rehome as I will more than likely be taking over caring for the horse. I know that she will come with costs some monetary some sentimental and would not take that on if I couldn’t provide for her. I have had my mind boggled a million times when I watch kids play on tablets when they have a freakin’ horse in their yard! What I wouldn’t give to have that at their age! I am interested in her best interest not in monetary gain. I know enough to feed her and get her the care she needs as far as capabilities go or if she would have a happier life with someone who is more experienced I have no clue yet. She is nice and she likes when I pet her and feed her treats and she need to be groomed I am very aware of that.

I know what you mean and I think if you want a horse to take care of and give a good home, and she's free, she would be a good option. Would teach your kids responsibility and how to care for a horse. Looks like a nice piece of property to keep her on. I would consider worming her too.