First of all let me say that I think horses are the most majestic, loyal, loving, therapeutic creatures, God has put on this earth! Now for the reality check; they are expensive. They are not expensive to buy per se, but they definitely will cost you some cash on a monthly basis.
If you have never owned a horse here are some things you may want to think about before you dive in. Finding a horse that is right for you is very important. If you or one of your children is taking lessons you may think all horses act like this wonderful lesson horse you are riding around in the arena. Not all horses will be as quiet or compliant as most lesson horses. Riding in a safe environment like an arena, is totally different than being out on a trail. There are all kinds of horse eating monsters out in the open! Horses are flight animals and they tend to run first, and try to figure out what that dark object, or that thing that flew by, was later. I have known far too many people that get in over their heads when it comes to choosing a horse. Please, take a friend or a trainer that knows your skill level to help you find a horse that will be a good match. The worst feeling in the world is to buy a horse and to be terrified to ride it. If you get hurt riding, it can take a very long time to get over that mentally. Some never do, and then the horse just sits in a paddock and becomes a very expensive lawn ornament. I am not trying to discourage you from buying a horse; just try to choose the right one!
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