Absolutely. Most of my full size mares love the guy when they are in heat, so I have to move them to another paddock when they are to avoid frustrations.
And he'd hump anything resembling a mare, which I use to my benefit sometimes
Whats the cost of a mini horse?
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And he'd hump anything resembling a mare, which I use to my benefit sometimes
newsirocco
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If you want costs..you need to also consider just WHERE you are going to keep your mini. Yes..you *could* keep him in a backyard..but it won't be a backyard for long..it'll very quickly turn into a muddy wallow..and the mini will NOT be a happy horse. You have an acre ? That's better..but 2 or 3 acres will make a MUCH happier horse..they do like to run ! And two horses will be much happier than one. So..you need to add the cost of land into your calculations. AS far as boarding/agisting ..givn this is a zoo forum..I'm assuming zoo-ish activity. Don't try any of that sort of thing in boarding stables or agisting places.
I did that at my agistment before my own place, just had to wait until dark. Late visitors could be an issue though. And often they have cameras in a few places nowadays.
saddlebum66
Supreme Citizen of ZV
If you're actually going to keep a horse, sign up with a facebook group or two that are horse people. There's a surprising amount of stuff that can be had free or cheaply; horses come in a lot of different sizes, in addition to temperaments. Some are not compatible with other particular horses. For a lot of reasons, horses are not always in a "forever" home; consequently, there's ALWAYS gear on offer, and deals to be had. Right now I know of a next to new Drafty saddle for less than two bills, BUT it's an 18-inch seat. Look around. Sharing a truckload of hay gets a better volume price. If your group is big enough, pallet loads of bagged feed are pretty reasonable, too.
For those with little equine experience, High School Rodeos and Cash Rodeos are common here in the Western States, and they are ALWAYS looking for volunteers. As long as you can keep your hands where they are supposed to be, and you're willing to work, there's experience to be had. Sale Barns, and Riding Arenas often need RELIABLE hands, as well. Just make SURE you have a Clean E-mail address( one not connected to porn, especially Zoo-porn, and doesn't track back to any of your dirty e-mail addresses), because any HR or hiring-authorized person WILL check that out.
For those with little equine experience, High School Rodeos and Cash Rodeos are common here in the Western States, and they are ALWAYS looking for volunteers. As long as you can keep your hands where they are supposed to be, and you're willing to work, there's experience to be had. Sale Barns, and Riding Arenas often need RELIABLE hands, as well. Just make SURE you have a Clean E-mail address( one not connected to porn, especially Zoo-porn, and doesn't track back to any of your dirty e-mail addresses), because any HR or hiring-authorized person WILL check that out.
Reconscope
Prized Citizen of ZV
just memeing here
d3bbievictor
Tourist
Very true
d3bbievictor
Tourist
Absolutely. Most of my full size mares love the guy when they are in heat, so I have to move them to another paddock when they are to avoid frustrations.
And he'd hump anything resembling a mare, which I use to my benefit sometimes
I could helpout if you want XD
d3bbievictor
Tourist
Well its very location dependant, I'm in scotland, so running him in the wild places wouldn't be a problem so long as he was leached.
How long does it take for grass to grow post horse? Thinking field rotation
UR20Z
Dumpster Diver
Too many variables (temperature, sun exposure, rainfall, to name a few of the more important ones) to say with certainty for every location, but as long as it hasn't been turned into bare dirt or mud-hole, and you aren't in your area's dormant/dead time, pull horses off an area off for a week or two, and you should probably have grass again.
Yeah the grass in our area doesn't grow much if it's under 15C (60F).
Grows best above 20C (70F)
Also needs sun and rain.
Regarding tethering a horse, they need to be trained to do it, and need to be moved once or twice a day. Also need a water container that they won't topple over by wrapping the tether around.
You can also consider hobbling, but again the horse needs to be trained to hobbles, and needs to be checked on at least daily.
Easiest way is just to get a fenced off paddock. But checking at least once a day Is a good idea anyway.
saddlebum66
Supreme Citizen of ZV
I suppose you could hobble a pony or mini, but if thats all the time, its cruel. They don't necessarily need space to run, but they need to be able to move. There was a report out of Idaho of a big tom Mountain Lion killing and partially eating a horse this week. I'm not sure I buy it, altho a puma COULD get lucky. But if anyone's really planning this, you need to have the space for a critter to flee. Some PONIES can be ridden, but Minis are not really in that category, cute though it might sound. Owning or leasing space is really the only solution. Wherever that will be...ascertain what the carrying capacity of your area is...County Extension Service can help. Then you'll have an idea what nutrition is available, and what will need to be supplemented. Even pastured horses need variety, and vitamin/ mineral availability is IMPORTANT. Its a lot of work, if it's just one critter.
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Health insurance monthly for surgeries is about 20€ here, that comes with the stable rent which depends on where you live and ranges from 100-500€. This is important because keeping a horse alone is very bad. They need a companion just like we humans do. Every third month it’s shoes have to get trimmed by the farrier, which I pay 30€ for in a small town. Getting it vaccinated once a year and the teeth checked is also a must. That’s around 170€ more. Horses aren’t cheap. Even when they’re rather small. If you don’t have full care in the stable rent, food is also going to add up. Hope that helped you