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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:44:06 PM EDT
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So your wife is a horse chick?
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:44:22 PM EDT
[#2]
About $0.50/lb on the hoof at the slaughterhouse.
Kharn |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:44:34 PM EDT
[#3]
Do you enjoy pain and hate money?
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:45:10 PM EDT
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It's not the cost, it's the maintenance.
Also, horses + women = crazy. Don't invite the crazy into your marriage. Go on vacation and take her riding to get it out of her system. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:45:33 PM EDT
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A horse is like a boat for on land.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:46:15 PM EDT
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My neighbor has a house they are trying to get rid of. My wife has been talking about getting one, but I'm on the fence.
They are asking $1200 and claim it's broke and gentle with kids. What does the hive think? |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:46:32 PM EDT
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An ATV won't eat all night and is just as useful. Get some sheep to weed your fences!
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:47:33 PM EDT
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Oh yeah, here's a pic.
Just kidding,I have no interest in ever owning a horse. I just wanted y'all to see this thing... |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:50:15 PM EDT
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My neighbor has a house they are trying to get rid of. My wife has been talking about getting one, but I'm on the fence. They are asking $1200 and claim it's broke and gentle with kids. What does the hive think? I would be afraid if the house was only $1200. Horses aren't any different than dogs. You have heinz 57 mutts that might be great, but don't have any real value. Stud fees for top producing thoroughbreds are in the 100's of thousands. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:50:32 PM EDT
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Oh yeah, here's a pic. http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/no5enfield/20170628_145514_zps2j4xqtwp.jpg
Just kidding,I have no interest in ever owning a horse. I just wanted y'all to see this thing... |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:51:20 PM EDT
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I would say you need to know things like age. Medical history (is the horse sound? Is it lame alot?) How are his feet (do they hold up well? Was he trimmed/shoed regularly?) Whats his bloodlines? What was the horse bred for?(cutting horse, reigning horse, trail horse, mountain horse, race horse, barrel horse, Hazer, Bull Dogger, Ranch horse, on and on) How are his teeth? Have his teeth been floated ever? Need more info.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:51:36 PM EDT
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Find someone who knows horses to give the horse a good going over. Check the riding stables in the area and pay someone to test-ride the horse.
You'll also want a PPE (Pre-Purchase Exam) from a vet. Oh, and in case it's a gelding... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39tJ_DYeM_Y  The Sheath Cleaning Song |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:53:30 PM EDT
[#13]
Make up your mind, is this a horse or house purchase?
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:53:35 PM EDT
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Oh yeah, here's a pic. http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/no5enfield/20170628_145514_zps2j4xqtwp.jpg
Just kidding,I have no interest in ever owning a horse. I just wanted y'all to see this thing...  
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:54:05 PM EDT
[#15]
If that pic is legit get the animal some help
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:55:41 PM EDT
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Oh yeah, here's a pic. http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/no5enfield/20170628_145514_zps2j4xqtwp.jpg
Just kidding,I have no interest in ever owning a horse. I just wanted y'all to see this thing... |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:58:47 PM EDT
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Wow that poor horse!! That's not funny... just sad. If it was me I'd be calling animal services. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 4:59:19 PM EDT
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If thats the horse as pictured that thing can not be ridden. You couldn't give me that horse.
Go to southern states, tractor supply, or other farm store. Find their corkboard. There will be ads for horse leasing. Basically timesharing a horse. Do that first before buying a horse. Quoted:
Why? Lots of breeds have the dip in the back naturally... that horse is obviously old and a bit skinny. There is plenty of forage in the space it is in, but no real reasons for concern.. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:04:03 PM EDT
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You can get free horses from people that cannot afford or don't want to afford to take care of them. A couple years ago there were some thourghbreds free to a good home.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:07:42 PM EDT
[#20]
fiddy cents (a can).
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:09:15 PM EDT
[#21]
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Why? Lots of breeds have the dip in the back naturally... that horse is obviously old and a bit skinny. There is plenty of forage in the space it is in, but no real reasons for concern.. OP, if you have any decency as a human being you'd immediately call SPCA, or other local animal control authorities. That horse is being starved. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:11:22 PM EDT
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Fuck I can't see the damn picture... Work puter and all that.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:12:03 PM EDT
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Why? Lots of breeds have the dip in the back naturally... that horse is obviously old and a bit skinny. There is plenty of forage in the space it is in, but no real reasons for concern.. 
ETA: That isn't the horse in question, OP was just messing around! |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:14:04 PM EDT
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Even a free horse will be incredibly expensive.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:14:29 PM EDT
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Why? Lots of breeds have the dip in the back naturally... that horse is obviously old and a bit skinny. There is plenty of forage in the space it is in, but no real reasons for concern.. Take a second look - that "forage" isn't grass, it's thistle, buttercup, and a host of other inedible weeds because the pasture's been overgrazed and the weeds weren't knocked down by mowing so they've taken over. Unless that horse is a very recent addition as a seizure/rescue from someone else who was neglecting it, animal control needs to get involved. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:28:48 PM EDT
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If it's healthy, good natured, and rideable $1200 is a steal.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:33:22 PM EDT
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I can't believe the SPCA isn't involved. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Oh yeah, here's a pic. http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/no5enfield/20170628_145514_zps2j4xqtwp.jpg
Just kidding,I have no interest in ever owning a horse. I just wanted y'all to see this thing... 
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:36:02 PM EDT
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How much glue can you get out of a horse? Elmer's is pretty cheap.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:40:02 PM EDT
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Horses eat money and shit work. So as long as you hate money and love work, buy it!
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:58:37 PM EDT
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Take a second look - that "forage" isn't grass, it's thistle, buttercup, and a host of other inedible weeds because the pasture's been overgrazed and the weeds weren't knocked down by mowing so they've taken over. Unless that horse is a very recent addition as a seizure/rescue from someone else who was neglecting it, animal control needs to get involved. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why? Lots of breeds have the dip in the back naturally... that horse is obviously old and a bit skinny. There is plenty of forage in the space it is in, but no real reasons for concern.. Unless that horse is a very recent addition as a seizure/rescue from someone else who was neglecting it, animal control needs to get involved. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:11:25 PM EDT
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Got a buddy that goes to horse shows and he told me he locks his trailer after getting the horses out or people will put unwanted horses in his trailer.
Don't know if BS me or not.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:14:55 PM EDT
[#32]
Apparently OP you haven't heard of the "4 Fs"...if it Flies, Floats, Fucks, or requires a Farrier, your better off renting.
<--------------- owns horses. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:21:28 PM EDT
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Short answer is no.
I grew up with show horses. Lot's of work and lots of money for.... well.... everything. Swore I'd never own one. That said, I bought my wife a broke/trained 4 year old Paint a couple years ago since she has always wanted one. Around $5,000. Now, even though I have the barn, space, and everything else to keep it at our home, we board it. $375 a month includes food, water, stall cleaning, etc. HUGE. WASTE. OF. MONEY. No other way to say it. Add in vet fees, farrier fees, tack, etc? Pissing even more money away. It makes her extremely happy and gets me more time to waste money on another horrible investment.... My fishing boat lol. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:22:29 PM EDT
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Even a free horse will be incredibly expensive. Now, can you spend a shit ton on horses? Or course. But not everyone needs a $10k-$20k horse that they board at a $400/mo stable, a $45k trailer and $70k truck to tow it, and the most blinged-out expensive tack that has more in common with a sterling silver tea pot than a saddle. Also, where you live in the states can have a big impact on your expenses. We have pasture that the horses graze on during the late spring to early fall, so we only have to buy winter hay whereas some people may live in an area where they are feeding hay year-round. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:23:30 PM EDT
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It's really great when they die and you have to pay for disposal, you're not allowed to bury them here.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:24:34 PM EDT
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Do you enjoy pain and hate money? |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:25:46 PM EDT
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Because nobody ever selling a horse says it's not broken and bites kids.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:43:33 PM EDT
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Owning a horse is like buying a full time job.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:49:25 PM EDT
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A decent saddle alone will run you about $500 minimum.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:51:20 PM EDT
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Dig a hole in a field, and just throw money into it weekly. That's what owning a horse is like.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:53:46 PM EDT
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Agreed but I think the OP is joking. And maybe |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:55:22 PM EDT
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If thats the horse as pictured that thing can not be ridden. You couldn't give me that horse. Go to southern states, tractor supply, or other farm store. Find their corkboard. There will be ads for horse leasing. Basically timesharing a horse. Do that first before buying a horse. May have bad teeth or need them to be floated. May not be able to eat or is lacking minerals. May have a massive worm infection or other problem. That horse is in bad health. And the amount of feed it seems to have further enforces that point since its so skinny. Quote HistoryQuoted:
If thats the horse as pictured that thing can not be ridden. You couldn't give me that horse. Go to southern states, tractor supply, or other farm store. Find their corkboard. There will be ads for horse leasing. Basically timesharing a horse. Do that first before buying a horse. Quoted:
Why? Lots of breeds have the dip in the back naturally... that horse is obviously old and a bit skinny. There is plenty of forage in the space it is in, but no real reasons for concern.. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 7:17:48 PM EDT
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Oh yeah, here's a pic. http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/no5enfield/20170628_145514_zps2j4xqtwp.jpg
Just kidding,I have no interest in ever owning a horse. I just wanted y'all to see this thing... |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 7:39:35 PM EDT
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That is actually my neighbor's horse. I stopped to see what the deal was with it (starving,rescue animal, disease, etc) when I first noticed it. I was told that it is ancient and that is why it looks so bad. The owner breeds really expensive quarter horses and they have a bunch of cute aggie vet school students working on their animals.
The rest of the horses look great, so I don't believe neglect is the case here. Again,I have no interest in owning a horse, I just wanted to share that pic, because it is really freaky looking. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 10:14:59 PM EDT
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Wow that poor horse!! That's not funny... just sad. If it was me I'd be calling animal services. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Oh yeah, here's a pic. http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/no5enfield/20170628_145514_zps2j4xqtwp.jpg
Just kidding,I have no interest in ever owning a horse. I just wanted y'all to see this thing... |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 10:18:35 PM EDT
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Got a buddy that goes to horse shows and he told me he locks his trailer after getting the horses out or people will put unwanted horses in his trailer.
Don't know if BS me or not. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 10:19:44 PM EDT
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Got a buddy that goes to horse shows and he told me he locks his trailer after getting the horses out or people will put unwanted horses in his trailer.
Don't know if BS me or not. |
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Posted: 6/28/2017 10:20:29 PM EDT
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OP just sold a washed up racing quarter horse today for $500, what I paid for it. He was obviously broke but a challenge for the seldom rider. He'll make a hell of a barrel horse for somebody has the time and energy to train him.
He fucked me up last November pretty good. Couldn't walk straight for 6 weeks and watched my family ski over Christmas. I'd offer $800-$1000. Per expense, if you have plenty of room with decent grass expenses aren't that bad. Our land is for investment purposes anyway, ag excemption helps that. 
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Posted: 6/28/2017 10:22:11 PM EDT
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It's really great when they die and you have to pay for disposal, you're not allowed to bury them here. |
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