As a boarding stables in Atlanta we have had many customers go through the wonderful experience of buying their first horse. If this is you, we hope this article helps you make the right decisions!
So you are thinking of looking for a horse! Congratulations! But before you rush into anything…
Owning a horse is a big responsibility. Just like owning any pet, you should put a great deal of thought and consideration before you decide to purchase an equine. Since most peoplewill have to board horses off their property, you should first consider finding a suitable stable before you purchase a horse. Also, consider your wants and needs.
If you or your boarding stable has limited space, you obviously don’t want a draft horse like a Clydesdale. However, if you are in need of a large horse to do a great deal of work pulling wagons, you should consider breeds other than Shetlands. There are a great number of breeds, each with a different pro and con. Carefully review each breed, and you will be positive to find the exact type of horse to fit your needs and your lifestyle.
Answering these questions will be hugely beneficial prior to purchase!
1. Do you want a horse that you can show?
2. Do you want a horse for work purposes?
3. Do you want a horse to jump or ride competitively?
4. Do you want a horse to race?
5. Do you want a horse to ride on trails or one that is compatible with kids?
6. Do you want a horse with good resell value?
After you know why you want a horse (and the answer should be better than “just because”), you can set out deciding what breed is best for you. Keep in mind, even though the breed might fit everything you want, each horse will have a different personality. Before you run out and buy the first horse in your desired breed, take a careful look at the specific horse in question. Investing in a great farrier and veterinarian check now will pay off in the long run!
If you are interesting in showing a horse for its beauty and grace, an Arabian horse is probably your best bet.These beautiful creatures are well-liked on the show circuit and enjoy being fussed and fawned over. (Although they can be a bit - well - headstrong!) For those brave riders who want a horse for jump training, the strong-legged Thoroughbred may be the perfect fit. These gentle giants are rugged enough to withstand the abuse of jumping, but are agile enough to soar over the highest gates. If you would rather have a rough-and-tumble horse perfect for uneven trail rides, the American Quarter Horse should be your top pick. These famous horses are often used in competitive Western riding events, including the exciting barrel racing.
American Quarter Horses are perfect for the hardtraining required for competitive racing, but also have the sure-footed step necessary for making the fast turns and negotiating rocky terrain. A Tennesse Walker or Mountain Horse is the perfect fit for the horse owners who want to go on quiet rides. The gentle gait of these beautiful creatures gives these horses the best ride over even terrain. Finally, if you are looking a horse for a kid, think about a smaller breed like the Icelandic. The shorter stature better fits the proportion of a child, and their smooth gait and easy-going attitude will prevent much bumping and jostling.
Whatever your choice of breed, carefully consider its pros and cons. Even though you may have your heart set on one specific breed, if it will not meet your needs, you should carefully rethink your choice. A horse is a huge responsibility and you cannot simply return the magnificent creature because you did not seriously research all your options and hastily chose a horse that will not fit into your lifestyle.
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A horse agistment lien is a legal claim made against the owner of a horse as security for unpaid agistment fees. This kind of arrangement is common wherever horse agistment is carried on but Australia is a good example to look at.
The Impounding of Livestock Act 1994 was amended on the 20 October 2004 to allow property owners to originate a lien over a horse agisted on their land if the owners of the horse had fallen behind by more than 14 days with the agreed horse agistment fees. The horse agistment lien enables the landowner to recover these costs.
For many years landowners entered into agreements with horse owners on a verbal basis and allowed horses to be grazed on their land, housed them and provided services without having a written contract. This frequently caused major problems if the agreed fee was not paid. The owner of the horse may have had various personal reasons for not paying and occasionally the horse had been abandoned. If these problems occurred, the owner of the land not only had to look after the horse but also had no legal way of getting rid of the horse. Now, with the amendment to the Impounding of Livestock Act 1994, landowners can use a Horse Agistment Lien to either sell or otherwise get rid of a horse. When the owner of a horse has fallen behind by more than 14 days a Default Notice, under the Impounding of Livestock Act 1994, can immediately be served and payment must then be made within the next 28 days.
After a Default Notice has been served on the owner of a horse, they will frequently then get in touch with the landowner or holder of the lien. At this point it is advisable to make an effort to arrive at a mutually agreeable outcome. If the owner of the horse wishes to contest the Default Notice the legal procedure carries on. Therefore it is advantageous to both parties if the problems can be solved as soon as possible.
In recent years landowners have become wiser and written contracts have been made. This is a good idea because it means that both the landowner and the horse owner are protected by the horse agistment contract. It also encourages responsible ownership of the horse. The parties are compelled to enter into detailed discussion to agree the content of the written contract and this saves misunderstandings from arising at a future point in time. It can be made clear just what services are to be provided by the landowner or horse agistment provider as well as covering the payment of fees subject. If a horse agistment contract is in place and it has a late or non-payment clause, then that clause would take precedence and you would not be able to implement the Impounding of Livestock Act.
Nobody wants to be in the position where they are forced to implement a horse agistment lien and it is for this reason that written contracts should be arranged and signed, prior to the commencement of any horse agistment arrangement.
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I might be getting a horse on our land and my dad is worried that the horse will eat the bark off the trees and kill them like my aunts horse did on the property years ago. And yes i know that its toxic to horses it eat oak and red maple tree leaves and such. So how can i prevent the horse from eating the bark? And if it eats the bark will it get sick?
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I have to move and now have two options of where to keep my horse.
1) Boarding stables ($110/month) which has a large pasture and is a 5 minute walk from my house with 5 different trails and a large horse park nearby.
2) property that we own and rent out. Has a barn that is big enough for a horse but I would need to rent a pasture. There is only enough room for one horse so I’m a bit skeptical about that, but I may be able to find a pasture with other horses. This is located near a great forest for riding and is a 15 minute drive from my home.
Which one do you think would be a better option for me?
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