List for New Horse Owner

Arabx · 11-04-2009, 08:17 AM

My new to horses 60 something cousin in law is getting her first horse. She is going to put it on her property behind our house. Her and her friends are getting three free horses, a 5 year old, a 7 year old and a green broke horse. They recently started riding, going up to a cattle ranch and riding some of the horses there.

I want to make her a list of responsible horse ownership items like:
fly control
deworming
shoeing (or trims)
vet care (vaccinations)

Any other ideas??

FlyinSoLow · 11-04-2009, 08:21 AM

My suggestions;

Take Lessons
A GOOD trainer

green horses and green riders don't often mix very well

Arabx · 11-04-2009, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the trainer idea. If I had known she wanted a horse, I certainly would of helped her find an older, trained, steady eddy horse.

I hadn't thought of lessons - thats a great idea, she could take some lessons with a trainer. I'll add some trainer's names to the list.

Its just that horse care is so second nature to me now, that I don't know what a new person needs to know or have in their tool box.

breburtch · 11-04-2009, 05:40 PM

First aid kit
Properly fitted tack
Proper fencing(electrics a good idea especially if any of these horses are hard on fences)
grooming tools
hay
grain(if any of the horses are hard keepers)
lessons
Equine books(the vet handbooks etc are always good and any books on proper horse care especially the ones that are aimed at beginners and people who keep horses on there own property)
Shelter
Not sure where you live but depending on your winters water heaters for the water tub
As you said vet and farrier
Numbers of horse people they can contact if they need help with something that doesn't involve a vet/farrier
Blankets are always good to have on hand if the horses are kept out 24/7

Thats all I can think of for now

nonny's dee · 11-04-2009, 08:33 PM

"Horses for Dummies"
RFDTV
Halters and lead ropes - knowledge about which halter to use in what situation
A list of horse healthy treats
HELMET (for the not so knowledgable humans to wear when riding their new steads)
boots (for the humans)
buckets
brushes & hoof picks....

horselady · 11-04-2009, 09:17 PM

Call the local horse vet and have them keep information about address, persons who own horses , horses names and descriptions, and directions to house , also list names of responsible people and vet number on the wall in the barn,

barnmom · 11-04-2009, 09:58 PM

If your in cold country, heated water buckets and troughs, nothing worse than frozen buckets!!

Banamine and bute on hand.

Arabx · 11-05-2009, 08:50 AM

Thanks all for the suggestions. What makes this hard is my horses are currently on her property so they have to move.

Love Miss Tilly by the way!

Horselady44 · 11-06-2009, 01:11 AM

Hay

I think everyone got everything covered! I agree...a good trainer is a must. Green on Green...ends up black and blue

And of course...tell her to have fun with them!

Luvridn · 11-06-2009, 02:38 AM

Just wanted to note that there is a sticky for this

See the top of this section...

or here:

List of Tack for a New Horse Owner

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11-04-2009, 08:17 AM
Arabx Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hat Creek Cattle Company Posts: 279	List for New Horse Owner My new to horses 60 something cousin in law is getting her first horse. She is going to put it on her property behind our house. Her and her friends are getting three free horses, a 5 year old, a 7 year old and a green broke horse. They recently started riding, going up to a cattle ranch and riding some of the horses there. I want to make her a list of responsible horse ownership items like: fly control deworming shoeing (or trims) vet care (vaccinations) Any other ideas?? __________________ "I am I because my little dog knows me" - Gertrude Stein

11-04-2009, 08:21 AM
FlyinSoLow Halter broke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 76	My suggestions; Take Lessons A GOOD trainer green horses and green riders don't often mix very well

11-04-2009, 03:07 PM
Arabx Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hat Creek Cattle Company Posts: 279	Thanks for the trainer idea. If I had known she wanted a horse, I certainly would of helped her find an older, trained, steady eddy horse. I hadn't thought of lessons - thats a great idea, she could take some lessons with a trainer. I'll add some trainer's names to the list. Its just that horse care is so second nature to me now, that I don't know what a new person needs to know or have in their tool box. __________________ "I am I because my little dog knows me" - Gertrude Stein

11-04-2009, 05:40 PM
breburtch Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ennismore, Ontario Posts: 2,910	First aid kit Properly fitted tack Proper fencing(electrics a good idea especially if any of these horses are hard on fences) grooming tools hay grain(if any of the horses are hard keepers) lessons Equine books(the vet handbooks etc are always good and any books on proper horse care especially the ones that are aimed at beginners and people who keep horses on there own property) Shelter Not sure where you live but depending on your winters water heaters for the water tub As you said vet and farrier Numbers of horse people they can contact if they need help with something that doesn't involve a vet/farrier Blankets are always good to have on hand if the horses are kept out 24/7 Thats all I can think of for now

11-04-2009, 08:33 PM
nonny's dee Newborn Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Upstate, New York Posts: 31	New Horse Owner "Horses for Dummies" RFDTV Halters and lead ropes - knowledge about which halter to use in what situation A list of horse healthy treats HELMET (for the not so knowledgable humans to wear when riding their new steads) boots (for the humans) buckets brushes & hoof picks.... __________________ owned by Miss Tilly the Moody Molly Mule

11-04-2009, 09:17 PM
horselady Kid Safe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 6,435	Call the local horse vet and have them keep information about address, persons who own horses , horses names and descriptions, and directions to house , also list names of responsible people and vet number on the wall in the barn, __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

11-04-2009, 09:58 PM
barnmom Coming two Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: northeast pennsylvania Posts: 1,995	If your in cold country, heated water buckets and troughs, nothing worse than frozen buckets!! Banamine and bute on hand. __________________ Remember to thank the horses for the happiness and joy we experience through them! It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice!

11-05-2009, 08:50 AM
Arabx Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hat Creek Cattle Company Posts: 279	Thanks all for the suggestions. What makes this hard is my horses are currently on her property so they have to move. Love Miss Tilly by the way! __________________ "I am I because my little dog knows me" - Gertrude Stein

11-06-2009, 01:11 AM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,437	Hay I think everyone got everything covered! I agree...a good trainer is a must. Green on Green...ends up black and blue And of course...tell her to have fun with them! __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

11-06-2009, 02:38 AM
Luvridn Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 1,443	Just wanted to note that there is a sticky for this See the top of this section... or here: List of Tack for a New Horse Owner __________________ If your horse wants to bolt, there is probably a nut loose in the saddle! PP