Thats great! I just got my first horse about 3 months ago! She's only two though and we are in the process of breaking her. I finally got to sit on her while someone trotted her next to her, and we recently went to our first show, in hand, not riding of course. Hehe, anyways, enough rambling about my new pony.

Luckily for me though, my parents are paying for board. And its only $50 because its at my BEST friends house and i clean 4 stalls every day there.

My girl was only $1500, but again part of that is because I bought it from my best friend and rizzo was staying at their barn anyways. She has PERFECT manners but she wasn't broke so that is a big reason why she was so cheap. Although I have seen MANY, many horses for $2000-3000.

I think getting an older horse is a wise choice. I got a filly because i love working with them and I want to be a breeder one day. I figured it would be a great learning experience.

When you do decide to buy, Take your time! Look at EVERY horse! It is a huge decision and you need to take your time. take into concideration the conditions it is living in. Make sure the barn is CLEAN, and the other horses the owner has are also healthy.

As sweet sixy said, it would be wise to lease for a while. Just so you can see if you like it, and if you will have the time to take care of your new horse.


GOOD LUCK!