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Horse Owners?

  • ernest_t_bass
    How many of you are horse owners? I think I may be in the very near future. Suggestions? Do's & don'ts?
  • TedSheckler
    Don't look at it in the mouth.
  • ZWICK 4 PREZ
    This sounds like a terrible decision. You're way too cheap to own a horse.
  • Mohican00
    ernest_t_bass;1632138 wrote:How many of you are horse owners? I think I may be in the very near future. Suggestions? Do's & don'ts?
    at least you don't have to wait for the horse to go to bed to start drinking
  • Firad
    My girlfriend owns 3 horses, however, I know nothing about them. Hope this helps.
  • Pick6
    have fun cleaning up the shit. If you dont have land and are going to rent a stable, chances are you aren't going to get your money's worth. Well, you won't get your money's worth either way.
  • WebFire
    Why are you thinking of getting a horse?
  • Pick6
    WebFire;1632157 wrote:Why are you thinking of getting a horse?
    wife. Book it.
  • mcburg93
    Horses are a waste of money. They eat, shit, you clean up, and repeat. They are a money pit with no real way to make your money back, unless of course you are buying a race horse. Buy a cow, pig, chickens, or anything else that once the kids lose interest you can have it butchered. I guess you could raise it and eat it although I think its illegal to eat horse in the US. You can move to canada and eat horse though, so good luck with what ever you decide.
  • like_that
    LJ's grandparents own horses in Pittsburgh.
  • ernest_t_bass
    Mohican00;1632146 wrote:at least you don't have to wait for the horse to go to bed to start drinking
    Wat?
  • ernest_t_bass
    It'd be for the daughter and 4H.
  • ZWICK 4 PREZ
    ernest_t_bass;1632252 wrote:It'd be for the daughter and 4H.

    Get her a dog
  • ernest_t_bass
    ZWICK 4 PREZ;1632255 wrote:Get her a dog
    We already have two dogs, a cat, fish in our outside garden pond... and we live in town. FML.
  • salto
    ernest_t_bass;1632256 wrote:... and we live in town. FML.
    How much does a boarding stable cost?
  • DeyDurkie5
    Tool
  • TedSheckler
    salto;1632303 wrote:How much does a boarding stable cost?
    $20
  • salto
    TedSheckler;1632313 wrote:$20
    The $20.00 is exactly how much a Speed Feet visor costs.


    hope this helps
  • WebFire
    ernest_t_bass;1632252 wrote:It'd be for the daughter and 4H.
    That's an expensive 4H project. I'm not a big fan of horse for most of the reasons mcburg posted. Unless you are doing something competitively with them, they are a big money pit. But I'm more of a functional guy, so steers, pigs and chickens are what I like. If you want a "pet" type 4H project, maybe look at a goat instead of horse.
  • salto
    WebFire;1632320 wrote:That's an expensive 4H project. I'm not a big fan of horse for most of the reasons mcburg posted. Unless you are doing something competitively with them, they are a big money pit. But I'm more of a functional guy, so steers, pigs and chickens are what I like. If you want a "pet" type 4H project, maybe look at a goat instead of horse.
    Word. Just tell the wife and daughter no. Living in town and owning a horse is stupid.
  • Heretic
    mcburg93;1632181 wrote:Horses are a waist of money. They eat, shit, you clean up, and repeat. They are a money pit with no real way to make your money back, unless of course you are buying a race horse. Buy a cow, pig, chickens, or anything else that once the kids lose interest you can have it butchered. I guess you could raise it and eat it although I think its illegal to eat horse in the US. You can move to canada and eat horse though, so good luck with what ever you decide.
    Illegal stuff tastes the best, though!
  • FatHobbit
    I currently have 8 horses and they are a huge waste of money and time. (Emphasis on time. If you don't mind paying, they will still suck up all your time. ) I agree with most everything mcburg said. Do you have any experience with horses? Do you have a truck and trailer or some way to transport them?

    I would recommend that you find someone who knows what they are doing and then lease one for a few years. It might seem more expensive but it will save you money in the long run.
  • Belly35
    ernest_t_bass;1632138 wrote:How many of you are horse owners? I think I may be in the very near future. Suggestions? Do's & don'ts?
    no you're a house ass now
  • Belly35
    ernest_t_bass;1632252 wrote:It'd be for the daughter and 4H.
    angus beef in the end it's food or sales
  • Devils Advocate
    ernest_t_bass;1632138 wrote:How many of you are horse owners? I think I may be in the very near future. Suggestions? Do's & don'ts?
    ETB, fuck you and the horse you wanna ride in.