Hello from a newborn

Midnightjan · 04-03-2007, 11:35 PM

Hello-I am a 49 year old nurse living in Delaware. I have 4 human children and a dog, and for the first time in 35 years, I have no horse! I am looking - carefully! We are in the process of renovating an old house and selling our old one, so time is short!
It is nice to be a member of your group!
Okay, I'll jump right in with a request from others about a situation....
I am going to look at a horse tomorrow. He seems to be what I am looking for, but he is a "very light cribber." So, what do I look out for? He does not wear a collar, looks to be in good (5-6 body condition) weight, I will check his teeth. He apparently does not crib outside; in his stall, if he has no hay, once in a while (perhaps 2 or 3 times in an hour period) he bites the edge of something, but does not ever make that sucking grunt noise at all.
If I like him otherwise, I will leave a deposit and get him vetted, while I am able to be there, and have the vet examine him with the cribbing issue in mind. Any other suggestions, other than turn around and drive away as fast as I can? Thanks, and talk to you all later... Midnightjan

**dandeeqh** · 04-03-2007, 11:40 PM

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**taelesean** · 04-03-2007, 11:42 PM

Greetings from Virginia!

Timber · 04-03-2007, 11:56 PM

hello & welcome from Calgary!

Ferronsgranny · 04-04-2007, 01:08 AM

Hi and welcome from Texas.

Carri · 04-04-2007, 02:16 AM

Hi, welcome! I have absolutely no advice on cribbing, but it sounds like you are doing just the right thing, asking the vet about it when he comes out to vet him if you like him. If that is the only thing you don't like about him, and the vet thinks it is not a big deal, I think it would be OK not to drive down the driveway as fast as you can!
Good luck on your horse search! I hope you find your equine soulmate!

**gbarmranch** · 04-04-2007, 06:01 AM

Welcome from TN - and I am going to agree with the others. Cribbers are also usually non-cribbers if you can keep them in a wire fence turn out.. but if it is not affecting the horse's health, and the animal is great otherwise, not an issue, IMO, to turn down the horse

Good luck - post pictures of him if you buy him - you know how we love to see horses here

lonearrow · 04-04-2007, 06:42 AM

Welcome from Kentucky!

tuffsmom · 04-04-2007, 06:53 AM

Welcome from Nebraska!

Trigger · 04-04-2007, 10:49 AM

WELCOME FROM ONTARIO!!!

**QuarterCowGirl** · 04-04-2007, 01:00 PM

Hello from Ontario!

dougndanielle · 04-05-2007, 09:18 PM

Hello and welcome from California! Im a newborn too!

paige5785 · 04-05-2007, 09:20 PM

Hi and welcome to the family! You're gonna love it here!!

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Enigmatik · 04-05-2007, 11:38 PM

Welcome from Alberta!! great to meet you!

beckyp · 04-06-2007, 07:28 AM

Welcome from Kentucky,we have a cribber,but only if hs eis left in stall and has access,she wears cribbing collar year round,but she doesn't do it as long as she is able to be free. A vet check is always a good idea unless you know the seller and trust them completely. Our horses came from the barn owner where we took lessons and we knew about the horses and if there was a problem with them.

VickiE · 04-06-2007, 09:24 AM

Howdy and welcome from Indiana!

Gotta Love Duns · 04-06-2007, 12:38 PM

Hello from Calgary, Alberta!!!

sswtness75 · 04-06-2007, 04:34 PM

Hi from Arkansas!

crittermom · 04-06-2007, 08:26 PM

Greetings from Virginia! I have a light cribber too---best of the bunch!

Midnightjan · 04-07-2007, 02:29 PM

:bunny2:
Hi-Thanks for all your greetings!
Regarding the criibbing horse; it was POURING the day I was going to go see him, so I didn't drive 3 hours to go see him since it was too wet to ride, and--- you guessed it---he was sold that day.
So, I am still looking for a horse! Here are my hopeful qualities:
black and white paint, spotted draft, or draft cross
or
Bay Clydes type cross, but not too big
between 15.1 and 16 hands and big bodied
between 6 and 12 years of age
DEAD BROKE and quiet on trails
English or western doesn't matter-I ride mostly trails, group rides with my friends, fun and easy for my horse
I live in central Delaware, so not too far away- I want to be able to ride him or her first before buying.
Thanks!!!! Janet Happy Easter!

04-03-2007, 11:35 PM
Midnightjan Newborn Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15	Hello from a newborn Hello-I am a 49 year old nurse living in Delaware. I have 4 human children and a dog, and for the first time in 35 years, I have no horse! I am looking - carefully! We are in the process of renovating an old house and selling our old one, so time is short! It is nice to be a member of your group! Okay, I'll jump right in with a request from others about a situation.... I am going to look at a horse tomorrow. He seems to be what I am looking for, but he is a "very light cribber." So, what do I look out for? He does not wear a collar, looks to be in good (5-6 body condition) weight, I will check his teeth. He apparently does not crib outside; in his stall, if he has no hay, once in a while (perhaps 2 or 3 times in an hour period) he bites the edge of something, but does not ever make that sucking grunt noise at all. If I like him otherwise, I will leave a deposit and get him vetted, while I am able to be there, and have the vet examine him with the cribbing issue in mind. Any other suggestions, other than turn around and drive away as fast as I can? Thanks, and talk to you all later... Midnightjan

04-03-2007, 11:40 PM
dandeeqh Welcome and Introductions Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,683	On behalf of Horsetopia, I would like to officially welcome you to the Horsetopia Forum. A wonderful place to learn or share knowledge and make some great friends. If you havenâ€™t already done so, please take a minute to read the forum rules at: http://www.forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=2969 . If you still have some questions, please donâ€™t hesitate to contact one of our moderators or administrators for help. You will notice after reading through our forums that we love to share photos of our critters. If you need any help posting photos or help with your avatar, please read through the photo help http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=963 . If you are still having some problems, donâ€™t hesitate to contact our Technical Coach Taelesean for assistance. Another great community to visit is http://www.neigh.com/ . There you can upload and share photos, build horse profiles with photos and pedigrees, as well as blogs. Finally, I would like to give you a warm welcome to the Horsetopia Family from Alberta. __________________ Brazil's National Horse is now in Canada! http://www.sunsetmarchadors.com The more I know people...The more I love my horses

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Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,598	Hi, welcome! I have absolutely no advice on cribbing, but it sounds like you are doing just the right thing, asking the vet about it when he comes out to vet him if you like him. If that is the only thing you don't like about him, and the vet thinks it is not a big deal, I think it would be OK not to drive down the driveway as fast as you can! Good luck on your horse search! I hope you find your equine soulmate!

04-04-2007, 06:01 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,563	Welcome from TN - and I am going to agree with the others. Cribbers are also usually non-cribbers if you can keep them in a wire fence turn out.. but if it is not affecting the horse's health, and the animal is great otherwise, not an issue, IMO, to turn down the horse Good luck - post pictures of him if you buy him - you know how we love to see horses here __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

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04-06-2007, 07:28 AM
beckyp Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: utica,ky Posts: 4,118	Welcome from Kentucky,we have a cribber,but only if hs eis left in stall and has access,she wears cribbing collar year round,but she doesn't do it as long as she is able to be free. A vet check is always a good idea unless you know the seller and trust them completely. Our horses came from the barn owner where we took lessons and we knew about the horses and if there was a problem with them. __________________ If not at home try the barn.

04-06-2007, 08:26 PM
crittermom Started Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,682	Greetings from Virginia! I have a light cribber too---best of the bunch! __________________ Peace!! I wish the people of the world could get along as well as the animals in my backyard.

04-07-2007, 02:29 PM
Midnightjan Newborn Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15	:bunny2: Hi-Thanks for all your greetings! Regarding the criibbing horse; it was POURING the day I was going to go see him, so I didn't drive 3 hours to go see him since it was too wet to ride, and--- you guessed it---he was sold that day. So, I am still looking for a horse! Here are my hopeful qualities: black and white paint, spotted draft, or draft cross or Bay Clydes type cross, but not too big between 15.1 and 16 hands and big bodied between 6 and 12 years of age DEAD BROKE and quiet on trails English or western doesn't matter-I ride mostly trails, group rides with my friends, fun and easy for my horse I live in central Delaware, so not too far away- I want to be able to ride him or her first before buying. Thanks!!!! Janet Happy Easter!