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Rural/Farm Life

Aerows

(39,961 posts) Tue Apr 10, 2012, 10:57 AM Apr 2012

Hey all - buying a horse [View all]

I'm thinking of achieving my life long dream of having a horse. I've always loved to ride, and I live in a fairly rural area. In conjunction with having said horse, I'd also like to raise some goats for dairy.

It was advised that I need at least 4 acres to do this. That seems reasonable to me. I'm at the very latent planning stage, so I'd like to know about fences, care and what I need to do to make my dream come true.

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Hey all - buying a horse [View all] Aerows Apr 2012 OP

Hi again. You're not very forthcoming with the info, so start here; Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #1

I ask questions Aerows Apr 2012 #2

I don't think you don't intend to do the right thing, quite the contrary. But I do deal with the Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #3

It takes me forever to make decisions Aerows May 2012 #9

I seriously consider everything I do. Aerows May 2012 #8

I use to ride in competition fasttense Apr 2013 #40

I was going to suggest a horse rescue group as well - TBF Apr 2012 #4

I have a horse and have had donkeys too. Start by getting to know people who have the kind of animal Vincardog Apr 2012 #5

I have the land Aerows Jan 2013 #27

The inexpensive part is buying the horse itself vanboggie Apr 2012 #6

I will have the goats, to help with the friendship Aerows Jan 2013 #28

When I was small I once told my aunt that I was going to get a horse if I had to buy one when I jwirr Apr 2012 #7

As a horse keeper for over 30 years.... Rider3 Nov 2012 #10

I'm looking Aerows Nov 2012 #11

Go for it, Aerows Rider3 Nov 2012 #13

She is huge, though Aerows Jan 2013 #21

17 hands Aerows Jan 2013 #22

Horses: LWolf Nov 2012 #12

You agree that having goats would be a good thing for a horse Aerows Jan 2013 #25

Horses aren't happy alone. LWolf Jan 2013 #32

1.) Do NOT get a mare for your first horse. beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #14

I do not understand Aerows Jan 2013 #17

Mares cycle in and out of season, LWolf Jan 2013 #33

My first horse was a mare and she was the most gentle creature in all the world. fasttense Apr 2013 #41

You make me nostalgic. nt LWolf Apr 2013 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author beam me up scottie Feb 2013 #34

Seriously, I can't imagine not liking a mare Aerows Jan 2013 #20

17H Sorrel Aerows Jan 2013 #23

Goats Aerows Jan 2013 #26

I will listen to good advice Aerows Jan 2013 #30

Exciting time of life - fulfilling that dream toby jo Dec 2012 #15

Middle aged horses are great for everyone Aerows Jan 2013 #18

Tennessee Walkers Aerows Jan 2013 #19

I picked an 8 year old mare Aerows Jan 2013 #24

I am trying not to be hard headed Aerows Jan 2013 #29

having friendly equines is a good idea, yeah? Aerows Jan 2013 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author magical thyme Jan 2013 #16

Just curious to know if you got your horse Rider3 Feb 2013 #35

I don't have the money yet Aerows Feb 2013 #36

I admire that -- Rider3 Mar 2013 #37

Good for you Aerows vanboggie Mar 2013 #38

as a lifelong horsewoman, a few suggestions magical thyme Jul 2013 #43

Have had ponies and horses through my life but would efhmc Apr 2013 #39

My 2 bits HealUS Dec 2013 #44