Horses

sparks · March 16, 2010, 03:06:59 AM

I've rode a couple of them. Some day I'd like to have one of my own. Wishful thinking.

sparks

Homegrown Tomatoes · March 16, 2010, 08:28:25 AM

now is the time to get one.... can't hardly give them away in the current economy. Check out your local auctions and craigslist.

March 16, 2010, 08:39:25 AM

Larry Kidd (The Big Kidd) has a couple now. They were free because the owners couldn't afford to keep them.

Redoverfarm · March 16, 2010, 03:21:44 PM

I have held off my son for years from wanting horses. IMO they are a loosing venture unless you are raising race horses. Majority of people who have them only ride them 5-10% of the time of ownership and the rest is feeding, vet bills and the like. I persuaded him to put his money into cattle and swine. Hey if the market dips you can always eat them. Oh I know they do that in Europe all the time but I am not into Filly filets.

gandalfthegrey · March 16, 2010, 05:20:15 PM

We have 2 great horses. Arab... We use them for packing in the Sierras (California). We spend 2 -3 weeks during summer packing away from everyone. Rest of the time is training and tril riding in southern California mountians.

They take a little up keep Feed _ Water... triming feet. Mine don't wear shoes. Didn't come with the when they were born so they don't need them.

March 16, 2010, 07:05:05 PM

gandalfthegrey you are probably in the minority. I do enjoy riding myself but have relatives that own them so I am not out the upkeep. I don't ride enough to keep the cheeks in shape and I can really tell it when I do.

Ernest T. Bass · March 16, 2010, 11:12:04 PM

Quote from: Redoverfarm on March 16, 2010, 03:21:44 PM
Hey if the market dips you can always eat them. Oh I know they do that in Europe all the time but I am not into Filly filets.

Isn't that illegal in CA and IL? Either way, the PETA people would be knocking down your door before the meal was done cooking..

eddiescabin · March 17, 2010, 02:12:08 AM

<<<always had horses, best friends you'll ever have.

Redoverfarm · March 17, 2010, 06:20:22 AM

Ernest it is my understanding that the US no longer has a slaughter house dedicated for horses. The last one went out of buisness a few years back. The finished product was shipped to Europe.

March 18, 2010, 10:21:39 PM

Quote from: eddiescabin on March 17, 2010, 02:12:08 AM
<<<always had horses, best friends you'll ever have.

Sorta what I thought also........but I don't know why.

sparks