buying a new horse what do you think?

cedesmom · 05-08-2008, 06:16 PM

Ok so the farm that I work on breeds Gypsy Vanners and English Shires.Well I have decided to buy one of the babies well he's ten months old? Anyhow I have to get him gelded, so my first question is how old should he be before having him gelded? Second is should he be put into basic training or should I do it myself? He has kicked several people and was supposed to be a "bad hat" but I have never had an isue with him in fact we get along s well that he nickers for me and when he is in his stall lying down if anyone came to his door he jumps up but he allows me to come in and lean down and scratch all over him and he doesn't get up.I haven't actually bought him as of yet butfeel like I should since I seem to be the only person that he truly trust? what would you all suggest? oh I will add pics tomorrow.

Seein'Spots · 05-08-2008, 07:58 PM

IMO at ten months gelding should help does he have both of his jewels down yet ? and basic training starts NOW especially if he is a ****.. lots of stuff you can do on your own at that age. leading PROPERLY, ho, stand, tying will teach him patience. pick up his feet, touch his ears ect ect.. I love horses at that age, their so fun ..

look forward to pics..GV are so nice to look at.

Appylvr · 05-08-2008, 09:31 PM

Are you getting a Shire or a Vanner?

If he's dropped both of his valuables already you can get him gelded as soon as you want. It's best to wait for cooler weather like in the late fall... in the summer there are too many flies and bugs that will bother the incision.

It sounds like he just needs some basic training and learn respect of humans... Good luck on him and can't wait for the pics!

dressage_lover · 05-09-2008, 12:34 PM

I agree with both of the above posts!! Good luck with him and CAN"T wait to see pictures!!! I love GV'S!!

cedesmom · 05-14-2008, 03:03 AM

He is a vanner and there are lots of pics of him and all our others on the web site www.foundfeatherfarm.net
These aren't great but I will get more soon and yes he has dropped already.his other photos are under folas for sale on the site and his name is charlie brown.

cedesmom · 05-14-2008, 03:04 AM

ok where are the pics

cedesmom · 05-14-2008, 03:06 AM

cedesmom · 05-14-2008, 03:06 AM

cedesmom · 05-14-2008, 03:07 AM

sorry best I could get at the time

Appylvr · Yesterday, 02:55 PM

He's gorgeous!!! I love Vanners, they're so beautiful! I know the English members think we're all stupid for paying so much for something they have that's "a dime a dozen" over there... but if I had the money I'd get one.

05-08-2008, 06:16 PM	#1
cedesmom Full Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: lake lure nc Posts: 97	buying a new horse what do you think? Ok so the farm that I work on breeds Gypsy Vanners and English Shires.Well I have decided to buy one of the babies well he's ten months old? Anyhow I have to get him gelded, so my first question is how old should he be before having him gelded? Second is should he be put into basic training or should I do it myself? He has kicked several people and was supposed to be a "bad hat" but I have never had an isue with him in fact we get along s well that he nickers for me and when he is in his stall lying down if anyone came to his door he jumps up but he allows me to come in and lean down and scratch all over him and he doesn't get up.I haven't actually bought him as of yet butfeel like I should since I seem to be the only person that he truly trust? what would you all suggest? oh I will add pics tomorrow.

05-14-2008, 03:03 AM	#5
cedesmom Full Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: lake lure nc Posts: 97	heres some pics He is a vanner and there are lots of pics of him and all our others on the web site www.foundfeatherfarm.net These aren't great but I will get more soon and yes he has dropped already.his other photos are under folas for sale on the site and his name is charlie brown.

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05-08-2008, 07:58 PM	#2
Seein'Spots Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Beautiful B.C. Posts: 433	IMO at ten months gelding should help does he have both of his jewels down yet ? and basic training starts NOW especially if he is a ****.. lots of stuff you can do on your own at that age. leading PROPERLY, ho, stand, tying will teach him patience. pick up his feet, touch his ears ect ect.. I love horses at that age, their so fun .. look forward to pics..GV are so nice to look at.

05-08-2008, 09:31 PM	#3
Appylvr Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,778	Are you getting a Shire or a Vanner? If he's dropped both of his valuables already you can get him gelded as soon as you want. It's best to wait for cooler weather like in the late fall... in the summer there are too many flies and bugs that will bother the incision. It sounds like he just needs some basic training and learn respect of humans... Good luck on him and can't wait for the pics!

05-09-2008, 12:34 PM	#4
dressage_lover Full Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 287	I agree with both of the above posts!! Good luck with him and CAN"T wait to see pictures!!! I love GV'S!!

05-14-2008, 03:04 AM	#6
cedesmom Full Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: lake lure nc Posts: 97	ok where are the pics

05-14-2008, 03:06 AM	#7
cedesmom Full Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: lake lure nc Posts: 97

05-14-2008, 03:07 AM	#9
cedesmom Full Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: lake lure nc Posts: 97	sorry best I could get at the time

Yesterday, 02:55 PM	#10
Appylvr Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,778	He's gorgeous!!! I love Vanners, they're so beautiful! I know the English members think we're all stupid for paying so much for something they have that's "a dime a dozen" over there... but if I had the money I'd get one.