Getting a first horse can be a really exciting experience and a lot of fun. However, it can also be stressful if you don’t know what to expect. The first few days are usually the worst because your new horse has to get used to his new home, surroundings, and you as his owner. Here are some helpful tips for getting your new horse:
Don’t force it.
When you get your first horse, he’s already been in this environment for many months and is conditioned to it. You, however, have just arrived and have no idea what he’s used to. He may be used to being groomed and brushed every day, being ridden every day, being put on a trailer, being ridden in a trailer, etc.
The horse may be used to being fed grain and hay, being ridden in the pasture, getting his feet trimmed, etc. You have to pick up where the horse is at and slowly introduce new things. For example, when you bring your new horse home, there’s no need to immediately get rid of all his old stuff. He’s been in this environment for months and it’s going to take some time for him to get used to you. Pick up some of his old tack and tack up your new horse in his old surroundings. That will help him get used to you in his surroundings and make the transition easier.
The first few days are critical.
The first few days are super important if you want to get your new horse acclimated to his new home, surroundings, and you as his owner. This is the time when your new horse has to get used to his new home, his surroundings, and you as his owner. If you force it too soon, your horse will get stressed out and could even get aggressive towards people and/or animals. If this happens, it may even put him off of riding for good.
The best thing to do during these first few days is to keep the horse in his stall for at least part of the day. If possible, try to time the time in the stall with him getting fed so he has to be in the stall for a while. Put his feed bucket near the stall door so he has to get in and out of the stall while he’s eating. What you don’t want to do is bring your new horse home when he’s in full coat. Keeping the horse in the stall during feeding time will help him get used to being inside his stall as well as getting used to being inside his new stall.
Don’t bring your new horse home when he’s in full coat.
When you bring your new horse home, put him in his stall for an hour or two and then bring him out again. This will break up the full coat coat and he’ll be used to being in and out of the stall while he’s eating. If you bring your new horse home when he’s in full coat, there will be a period of time when he’s in his stall and not getting fed. This will cause him to become frustrated and could even put him off of eating.
The same rule applies here: keep your new horse in his stall while he’s getting fed. What you don’t want to do is bring your new horse home when he’s in full coat. If this happens, it may even put him off of riding for good. The best thing to do during these first few days is to keep the horse in his stall for at least part of the day.
Know what an adult horse is like before you buy one.
You don’t want to get a colt or filly, especially a young one, because you’re thinking you’ll be able to bring him up to full size more quickly than other horses. These horses are usually stuck at a certain size for a reason. They’re not going to suddenly start growing and be a full-grown horse in a few months.
What you should look for is an adult horse that’s around the right size for the job you want him for. Let’s say you want a horse to lead cattle. A small horse is not going to be able to lead cattle. What you should look for is an adult horse that’s between five and six years old. This is the perfect age to lead cattle while also being able to do other jobs, like driving and hauling, as well.
Bring your new horse to a trainer for a trial run.
A lot of people don’t realize this, but bringing your new horse to a trainer for a trial run is the best thing you can do for both of you. Not only will your trainer show you how your horse should be ridden, but he’ll also show you where your horse is at and help you pick out some good horses gear.
Your trainer can also help you get your new horse used to being ridden and can give you some tips for keeping him calm. When bringing new horses to your trainer, make sure to bring some of his old gear so he has something to get used to being in. Not only will this help your new horse get used to you and his surroundings, but it’ll also help you get used to your horse and his gear.
Be patient and keep looking.
If you’ve been looking for a long time, it’s probably best to just keep looking. There are probably lots of horses out there that you’re just not ready for yet. Some people rush into buying a horse because they’re in a rush, but they don’t take the time to really look around and see what they have. When you rush into buying a horse, you can end up making mistakes.
You can end up buying a horse that’s too old for what you want him for, that has a lot of health problems, or that doesn’t have the right gear for the job you want him for. Remember: horses take time to grow and develop. If you’re in a rush, you might miss out on a horse who would have been perfect for what you want him for.
Conclusion
When you get a new horse, it can be a lot of fun and exciting, but it can also be stressful. The first few days are usually the worst because your new horse has to get used to his new home, surroundings, and you as his owner. You need to pick up where your horse left off and slowly introduce new things. You should also know what an adult horses are like before you buy one. This will help you pick out a horse that is right for the job you want him for, has enough room to grow, and has the right gear for his job.
