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Would I have2007-11-24 21:23:29

I am getting a horsey soon!! (YAY!) And I am just starting to look at them all. I am perfectly capable of riding a 'green' horse, I have even broken in a horse before so I don't need to worry about that...what I would really like to know is would I end up having a stronger bond with a horse that I broke or was one of the first people to ride it (keeping in mind that it would be either 3-5 years old) or would I have a stronger bond with a horse that was 5-8 years old that had been ridden before... I would think the younger one because it wouldn't of had the all the time to of already bonded to a family..? (I have been looking on websites and some of the unbroken ones are at the same same as this 5 year old one that can jump well over a metre!...so i am realllllly confused.!!

Also is it better to have a gelding or mare?

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thanxs sooooo much all of you!!

Answers:

You would probably be better off with the horse you broke because it learned by your commands and it learned the way YOU ride. To break a horse, it relies alot on trust and bonding, so you have done that already. Therefore, he/she would be a better match. In my opinion, geldings are better because mares tend to get "marish" if you know what I mean; cranky, etc. Geldings are easy going and easier to get along with, but that's just my experiences. Hope I could help!

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I think you shouldnt worry about that.when you meet them i think you will feel that one horse really likes you while another may not be as interested. let your horse pick you. you can acquire a bond with an older horse just as you would with a younger horse. You will know when you have found the right horse. you just will.

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it really should not make a difference what age a horse is to create a bond with it. it will make no difference if it has already bonded to people before you, if anything a horse who has bonded to a previous family will bond to you faster! most people suggest a horse of around 8 years old for a first horse because they have plenty of life in them and are a lot of the time still learning but are fully matured and should have a good training basis. you mentioned that you have broken a horse in before, unless you are VERY experienced with training and braking i wouldn't suggest braking your first horse yourself. when looking consider: