How to buy a horse by Bruce Drago

Why Are Horse Breeders the Best Place to Acquire Your Horse?

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Horse breeders love horses and therefore treat them the best possible way by taking care of their health and their grooming needs. To start with you can learn a lot from a horse breeder even if you have extensive knowledge on the subject as they handle horses everyday and therefore are faced with their daily problems and issues.
A horse breeder can help you with distinguishing between horses; telling their age by just looking at their teeth, what equipment the horse needs depending on why and for what purpose you are purchasing your horse, whether it is for racing or just riding for your pleasure as well as advise you on what horse suits your personality best.
You can trust a horse breeder because you can always go back to him or her in case something happens to your horse or you can count on good advice as they have brought up the horse and know all their habits since birth. Horse breeders can also give you tips on how to maintain your horse, horses stable and the necessary grooming, feeding and exercise required for the same.

Finding a Horse Breeding Farm near You

There are many horse breeding farms in the USA and to find one near you, you may need to search online for starters. Do not close any deals online without seeing the horse first; it is important you ride the horse and personally examine him or her before purchase. Depending for what purpose you want your horse, for you may want to focus on different specifics that will make the horse better in that particular area or field.

Helpful Tip

In order to maintain a horse you will need a large open space for the horse to ride as well as to build its stable and allow it to perform daily exercises.

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The earliest horse history

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The earliest horse remains found, in the area that today is Britain and Ireland, date to the Middle Pleistocene. Two species of horse were identified from remains at Pakefield, East Anglia, dating back to 700,000 BC.^[1] Spear damage on a horse shoulder bone discovered atEartham Pit, Boxgrove, dated 500,000 BC, showed that early humans were hunting horses in the area at that time.^[2]

In the Late Pleistocene, beginning c. 126,000 years ago during the Eemian interglacial phase, the land which now comprises the British Isleswas joined to the rest of Europe by an extensive land bridge, extending from approximately the current coast of North Yorkshire to as far south as the English Channel. This allowed migration back and forth across this bridge for humans and fauna for several millennia; hunters could follow their prey (including equids) as the climate fluctuated.^[3]

While much of the archaeology of Britain from this time is drowned under the modern seas, remains have been discovered that show horses were present, and being hunted, in this period. Significant finds include a horse tooth dated between 55,000 and 47,000 BC and horse bones dated between 50,000 and 45,000 BC, recovered from Pin Hole Cave, part of the Creswell Crags system in Northern England. Additional horse remains from the same era have been recovered from Kent's Cavern.^[4] In Robin Hood Cave, also part of the Creswell Crags system, a horse tooth was recovered dated between 32,000 to 24,000 BC, and some of the earliest prehistoric artwork in Britain was also recovered—an engraving of a horse, on a piece of horse bone.^[5] A goddess figurine, carved from horse bone and dated 23,000 BC was recovered fromPaviland Cave in South Wales.^[6]

Horse remains dating to the later part of this period - the closing stages of the Ice Age - were found at Farndon Fields, Nottinghamshire, dating to 12,000 BC^[7] Mother Grundy's Parlour, also in the Creswell Crags system, contains horse remains showing cut marks indicate that hunting of horses occurred there around 10,000 BC.^[8] A study of Victoria Cave in North Yorkshire produced a horse bone showing cut marks, evidence of hunting, dating to around 10,000 BC.^[9] Much additional archaeology of Britain from this period is probably drowned under modern seas, but remains unearthed to date show that horses were present in what is now Britain, and being hunted, during the last Ice Age.

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Bruce Drago Horse Power

I grew up on a cattle ranch, and I always heard from other kids that they wanted to own a ranch when they grew up. I always just smiled and nodded, and thought to myself, “Keep dreaming.” Not that I felt I was better than they were, or anything like that, but I realized how my parents had scrimped and saved and started forty-some years ago to build the ranch they had, and were still in debt for the land that they were purchasing. I got the impression that you either had to come by land by inheriting it or else marry into a family that owned it. Land is just so expensive, and the profits of ranching are so slim…your goal is to break even and survive, and that’s working non-stop.
So I’m not trying to discourage you, but neither will I paint you an unrealistic picture of owning a ranch. I would also suggest that you try to raise cattle as your means of income, and own horses on the side. You can’t make money raising horses unless you are going to have first-rate show stock and continue to show and improve to keep them earning money. Horses are useful on a ranch that raises cattle, and that way you still profit from them.
I’m sure a lot of horsey-loving kids will give me thumbs down…but they misunderstand me. I love horses along with everyone else, but I’m just trying to be realistic. Ranching is work, and it’s a wonderful life, and you have to pour yourself into it and into debt before you can ever gain any ground. But I loved growing up on the ranch, and agree that it’s a wonderful dream to have. My husband and I share that dream, but we’re counting on winning the lottery first….then go ranch-shopping. Good luck.


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Bruce Drago Riding

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Nothing excites us more than the first horse riding lesson a beginner takes. We LOVE beginners!! It reminds us all why we fell in love with the majestic animal so many years ago!

At Harmony Ranch, we teach horsemanship.

Our personalized approach produces SAFE, CORRECT and THINKING RIDERS. A truly remarkable type of horse riding lesson.

We are dedicated to providing a safe and friendly environment where horse lovers can explore and enjoy learning to ride. Our well cared for horses and high standards of safety enhance your enjoyment of learning. All of our students are mounted on calm lesson horses that are experienced and forgiving with beginner riders.

Your personal growth in horsemanship is the focus of our lesson program. You will develop more confidence, better stamina and rider fitness together with gaining a deeper insight and understanding of horses.

We offer professional and patient instruction following the guidelines of the Equine Canada Rider Program for ages 8 years old and up. Novice adults andnervous riders are our specialty!

Our rates and programs are posted here

Our Silver and Bronze Rider Level Program focuses on a solid horsemanship foundation and recognizes rider achievement with the awarding of Certificates of Achievement. (See below for further information on this program).

To further complement our lesson program, we offer students the opportunity to take part in our Horse Shows where their skills can be put to the test in a fun no-pressure event.

Leasing is available for students who wish to enjoy the best of horse ownership without the hassles.

For riders interested in further developing their skills and training, we provide testing in the Equine Canada Rider Levels.

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Horses born to learn

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As early as a few hours or days after they are born, foals can undergo an actual training. The first few weeks of a foal’s life are essential in his learning process. In fact, it is during this time that it will learn the basic lessons in life.

You can start off by cuddling the foal in its stall. Then you may walk the foal around in the barn. You can try to use a flexible wand so you can gently pat the foal lightly if he falters or hangs. You would also need to train the foal to stay in the place where you left him. This training may take a few sessions before the foal will be obedient.

These are the basics of horse training. The trick here is to be able to teach the foal how to learn on his own. When he becomes older, it’ll be easier for you to train him more difficult feats.

Just remember that the most important thing you can instil in your foal is trust between the both of you. With trust, it’ll be easy for you to conduct your training. Trustful foals will be willing to listen to you and absorb all the knowledge that you wish to impart.

If you can manage to inspire the foal to be trained in the earliest stage of its life, you can be sure that it’ll grow to be an honest and submissive horse. These early lessons are the backbone of the foal’s higher education.

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Herd mentality
It is important to keep a quiet profile around horses because in the wild their survival depends on detection of predators with their hearing. Many horses can get startled easily from abrupt noises and this could result in injury to the horse, the rider, or people around the horse. Talk to your horse in a quiet, reassuring voice.

Relationship with Horses
A healthy relationship with your horse requires trust, coupled with respect, fondness with compliance, and a desire to please.

Check your Horse
Examine your horse every day. Catching problems before they become serious is critical to keeping a show horse sound and alive. Extra caution is required around stallions and mares in heat. Tey are dealing with hormones on an order of magnitude that you probably can not comprehend.

Grooming Horses
Keep your horse clean. A number of different problems can result if a horse's coat or feet are not kept clean.

Barn Care
Clean you horse's stall every day an make sure your horse always has clean, fresh water available.

Training a Horse
A kind but firm trainer will result in a disciplined but pleasing horse.

Horse Feed
Feed your horses at the same times every day. Drastic changes in a horse's feed program can cause the horse to colic. Pay attention to everything that goes into your horse: feed, hay, water, treats, supplements, pills, shots, ... Your horses health and soundness depends on the nutrition that you provide for them.

Vet Care
A good vet will save you mondy in the long run and may save your horse's life some day. Every horse should be wormed by a vet at least twice a year.

Horse Flies
In the summer spray your horse trailer down with fly spray about 10 minutes before you load. The flies should leave and your horses will be without those pesky flies!

Cooling Horses
Never spray a hot, sweaty horse with cold water immediately after working the horse. Always walk the horse until the horse is cooled out and the breathing is normal.

Shoeing
Bad shoeing can ruin a good horse so make sure that you have a good farrier, especially if you show your horse over jumps. The consussion from landing from jumps amplifies any problems in a horse's shoeing.

Sleeping
Horses do lay down to sleep, but only if they feel completely comfortable in their environment. Horses will often sleep standing up by locking their knees and they are onf of the few animals that can put one half of their body asleep while the other half is wide awake.
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