Re: Should I get my daughter a horse? poll
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Absolutely. She sounds like a great daughter,and dads are supposed to spoil their daughters.
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Re: Should I get my daughter a horse? poll
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I don't think you should say no , but I'm with Keith , let her see the headache side of things and see if she is still on board
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Re: Should I get my daughter a horse? poll
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Don’t forget to figure up the feed bill, vet bill, farrier bill, and the cost of riding equipment, and if you do get her a horse remember she’s not an experienced rider so spend the money on one that’s bomb proof because if you don’t you’ll be paying for emergency room visits for your daughter as well. $10-$15 thousand isnt unreasonable for a really good grade (unpapered) kids horse.
Horses aren’t cheap, but they can be worth it.
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Re: Should I get my daughter a horse? poll
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It'd be cheaper to buy her , her own four wheeler or side x side or 1/8 mile drag car
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Re: Should I get my daughter a horse? poll
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Having her work with the neighbor may not be a bad idea.
However, I do believe a horse is one of the very best animals for a youngun to have. I have seen several kids that were, let's say, lazy, stubborn, some on the verge of being in real trouble, get a chance with a horse and the horse was a huge help to and for them. Your daughter isn't any of those, so a horse may be a great thing for her to learn with.
I can tell ya from experience, horses are really good at creating bonds that last a lifetime. As long as the human half does their part, the horse will follow and love doing it.
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Yes get her a older cheap horse .If she forgets it when its cold ,windy ,rainy and miserable outside then you can sell it and not lose a lot . They can be difficult when riding alone (no other horses along ) If she is serious it will be good .
You can ride a fast horse slow but you can't ride a slow horse fast .
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