You're right. I don't have the experience, and because of that I'll never have the experience.
I'll just tell my neighbor to keep the money and spend it on Ranger's alfalfa. Ranger'd like that.
Thank you.
Maybe find someplace to take some lessons, with your husband. Get some experience that way before you buy one. :~D
Regarding Ranger - do you have a place to keep him at your house? Get him gelded as soon as possible. Push his head away if he tries to nibble, if he bites, hit him. He mustn't ever be allowed to bite without punishment.
As long as you are an occassional visitor and he is with the other horses, you will have trouble. If he is by himself and relies on you for food and exercise, he may be a little more appreciative.
If possible, send him to baby boot camp for some manners (a trainer).
Don't get your feelings hurt and don't give up. We've just all been there, done that :) and learned from experience.
You asked for help BIGTIME.Hair gave you the best kind, HONEST. Sounds to me you didn't really want help you just wanted someone to pat you on the back and tell you what you wanted to hear.
I don't have the experience, and because of that I'll never have the experience.
How old are you?
Becky
Hey girl, cowboy up. With this attitude, you're right you shouldnt own horses. You can't have this defeatist attitude.
It sounds like you love horses enough to make a great owner but that's where you start. You need to learn a lot, especially if you are just coming to horses in your adult years. Pay for lessons and buy yourself a nice sound, bombproof horse. There are tons of horses that need great homes and have all the love in the world to give. If you're intent on falling in love with a green horse because of their spirit be prepared to pay a lot of $$ for trainers and lessons. No one wants to see you get killed or deprive a good horse of a loving home.