Sunday, January 13, 2013

Considerations On Buying Horses Or Ponies

By Dorothea Garner


In buying a horse or Chincoteague ponies, there are things that would need to be paid attention. This would mean much in making the experience of having them more enjoyable. This also affects their condition and safety of their owners.

All types of animals have temperaments that are subjective no matter what breed they belong to. A potential buyer of equine creatures would have to be aware of this as there is the need to tame them so that they would not be hard to control. This would be important specially when one does not have much related experience in handling them.

Selecting the right animal with the right temperament should be the first consideration specially when one would want to give a pony to younger child. This would mean a lot to the safety of the young master. Before giving that, the child must be made sure that he knows of the rules to follow. The mildest creature must be properly selected for him then.

To make sure that the right animal with the right temperament is the one being bought, one should consider having a trustworthy person with the right knowledge in buying them. This would ensure you that you are not just taking the word of a seller and that you are indeed selecting the right one. The experiences of these trustworthy people would be more valuable than what you can find in books.

Even if you already have an experience riding them, there may still be the need to consider properly selecting the right one. In that case, age would be a factor. This is specially needed when one has not much experience riding them. One should choose those that may be ten to fifteen years of age. This would help much with how they can controlled. Older animals would be more controllable and calm when compared to those who have a short riding experience only.

Unlike regular pets, these equine creatures would need a larger space for them to freely roam. They would need it to keep them in their prime condition. There may be a need to rent for such areas when one does not have enough space in their own backyard. In doing so, one would have to check first the requirements that the landowner may need for such rentals. These are usually related to the health of these creatures such as deworming and vaccination processes.

Though insurance is not most likely considered by some owners of these creatures, one must not undermine the need for it. This is to prevent the need to spend larger amounts when these creatures get sick. They would need a special type of veterinarian who specializes on them as they are much larger. Farriers, who would have to take care of their hooves would have to be seen in advance also as their hooves would require maintenance.

Items related to the direct care of these creatures and their environment would need to be completed. These are very important so that their cleanliness and that of their environment is ensured. These also play an important factor in promoting their health.

Pets like horses and Chincoteague ponies would live long when these points are taken into consideration before selecting them. This would also make the experience of caring for them more enjoyable. Their health and the safety of owners would serve as guides in choosing them.




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