I need to know what type of horse (chestnut colored, western, preferably) to get and what I need.?

Please help. I'm getting a horse (not too soon and I'm learning to ride western) I want to know all the fees, all the care, all the equipment, everything. And what type of hors e to recommend. NO JUNK

I need to know what type of horse (chestnut colored, western, preferably) to get and what I need.?
THis is a huge question that has a million different answers.



Western riders usually seem to have Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Paints, Arabs, or a cross of some sort. That list isn't exhaustive, but it's a start.



Appys can be very high strung and many of them are not good for an inexperienced rider. Although, they can teach you how to avoid falling off (been there, done that on my bucking appy).



Arabs are safer, but some still have a high-strung issue. But they are fabulous trail horses because of their endurance.



Quarter Horses are often recommended for beginner riders because they are often so 'bomb proof'. Get one that's already been trained and is good for your riding level, or for slightly above your riding level.



Fees will include boarding, this could range from $50 for a random pasture to $700 for an indoor stall at a high profile arena; vet care, worming, routine visits, emergencies, illnesses, etc; farrier/horse shoeing, this also depends on your area - ask around your barn to get an idea; a schooling saddle can be as little as $300 for a beginner's kit to thousands and tens of thousands of dollars for flashy show saddles; riding attire and show attire - a show outfit can be several hundred dollar to well over a thousand dollars, depending on flash and glitz; horse care and accessories - leg wraps, shin guards, martingales, crops, lunging whips, halters, leadlines, chaps, working boots, saddle soap, linament, hoof cream, shampoo, buckets, brushes, combs, blankets, tack lockers, clippers, etc all can easily add up.



For the 'supply' end, I recommend visiting http://www.statelinetack.com/slt/main.js... and looking around there. Their prices may not be the best, but they should be ballpark.



The last thing I recommend is to get any horse you are considering VET CHECKED!!! Even if this costs you $100, it's worth it. I've spent several thousand dollars on a horse that was allegedly 'vet checked as sound', even called the vet to confirm this, and then after buying it was told by a different vet that the horse was not sound. The horse ended up being resold as a pleasure horse for less than half what we paid because of that mistake. If you have a trainer, have them look at the horse as well. They know your abilities and they aren't going to put you on a green 17 hand quarter horse/thoroughbred mix if you can't handle it.



Good luck to you. : )
Reply:try a quarter horse the cost is pretty expensive i find ebay a good place to get the things that u will need eg saddle briddle rug any where from new or use u will save loads of money there a lots of things that u need when u buy a horse most horse and pony care books will tell u what u need if u want more detail not hesitate to ask just write an email to forest_eyes123@hotmail.com
Reply:The first thing you need to do when you're getting a horse is to decide what you want to do with it. That's taken care of. A few horses that are really good at western are the breeds Appaloosa, Quarter Horse, and Morgan. One of those horses can cost anywhere from about $500 to over $1000. You will need a good vet and farrier, and the mimimum amount you will pay for them coming out is about $50. You will also need bridles, grooming equipment, saddles (show and pleasure for saddles and bridles), halters, lead ropes, special equipment that your horse requires, and that can end up costing the same amount, if not more, as your horse. Finally, are you keeping him in your own stable, or are you boarding him somewhere else? If you are boarding, the closer to the city you are, the more expensive it is. It is also more expensive to board your horse in a stall than out in a pasture. All of this together means that it costs about $7000 in your first month of ownership. Please be prepared to say goodbye to your bank account. Your horse will thank you.
Reply:well it depends on the class of rider you are. if your a beginner then start off with a morgan or a horse not high strung. you need to make it more clear so i can help you on this mam.
Reply:Start with a 5 to 7 year old gelding



Morgan old style lippet

Appy /QH around 14 hands

Arabs can be air heads others are great my daughter wrote a stud in a class of 28 that serviced a mare a few hours earlier



My Daughters Pet Pony, she rode bare back, with a lead shank, during a thunderstorm and a loud motorcycle going buy
Reply:Probly a quarter horse you'll probly want one around 7-12 year old you'll need a saddle a bridle, pad, a place to ether board him, gromming, and i would recomend a good trainer because it will help you in the long run. As far as fees go it all depends on what you want to do and where you live horses are expensive but there loads of fun and your best friend. Best of luck
Reply:bridle,saddle pad,saddle,oats,hay,shelter,water tub,running space,love,care,wealthy nice home!!!!!!!!!!good luck
Reply:Ok,

If your a new rider you will want somthing not so "hot" or high strung. If you are exsperienced and like hotter horses get an ariabian they are stunning in western. Well exspenses that slso a question. Do you want to show? If so you will need show shoes and show tack and a saddle suite and show fees and trailering fees (saddle bridle breast plate a saddle suit spires and show boots and more) but if u r just gonna ride your horse on trailes and such u will want to just get a nice western saddle a good pair of boots a bridle and bit i suggest a martin gale (even tho some dressage people think it ruins your horse. EVEN THO IT DOESNT!) splint boots or Polo Rapes saddle pad and if you buy a younger horse i would get a trainer ! but hose r just dome of the things i also forgot to mention vet bills and the dentist think of everything u need for you foos water place to liv cloths and etc... thats all u will need for your horse aswell as gear for yourself! realize what you are getting into before tyou buy somthing b/v if you dont you willl be royaly screwed owning a horse isnt cheap expecially a show horse like i have :)
Reply:it depends on your ridding ability, on how much you want to pay and things like that. if you go into your local saddle shop eg horse land,. saddle world, they should be able to point you in the right direction.