Scared to own a thoroughbred?

[danceronice]

[QUOTE=TripleCrownHopeful;8055419]
Harsh, but much needed advice. I promise, I really am thankful for all of the advice. I understand all of you are older and much more experienced Than me and I thank u for all of the much needed advice. You guys have really opened up my eyes. Thank you :)[/QUOTE]

Have fun on the QH, and when you know what to look for, don’t overlook TBs for gaming! (And if you want to get into racing, I strongly advise trying partnerships where you buy into a share of horses–spreads the cost around and the people who own the business are generally experts who’ve been around. And you never know what will happen! Look at the guys who invested in Egg Drop!)

[S1969]

[QUOTE=TripleCrownHopeful;8055419]
Harsh, but much needed advice. I promise, I really am thankful for all of the advice. I understand all of you are older and much more experienced Than me and I thank u for all of the much needed advice. You guys have really opened up my eyes. Thank you :)[/QUOTE]

If you really love the breed and the sport - take your time. It takes more money and time to change your plans than it does to wait for them. I mentioned earlier in this thread that I got my OTTB/ex-broodmare from an experienced horse person that was hoping for the next Funnycide. While it is possible to spend $10K on a yearling and win a huge purse - it’s not likely. Rather than waste your time on long-shots (at your expense), you have the greatest gift that many people wish for – youth. You have the time to wait for the perfect opportunity.

I also mentioned that my farrier was one that waited. He can afford to take a loss (if he is unlucky…but it won’t bankrupt him)…but he’s put in enough time to know when to take a good chance. He is far more likely than my other acquaintance to end up in the winners circle.

[Alex_and_Bodie_s_Mom]

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I’ve never lunged while sitting on a horse, is that something most people learn in their lessons? I’m not sure why I haven’t done that hm. Great article though I loved reading it, thank you for posting it :)[/QUOTE]

I don’t know about ‘most’ people, but I certainly did, and most dressage riders do. It teaches you an independent seat. One thing my old riding instructor did VERY well was start young riders off on the lunge line. With and without stirrups. (I spent an entire year without stirrups.) They did a lot of in-saddle exercises to learn balance and control. And the best part was, they never had to touch the reins. They learned body control first, before they were ever turned loose with a horse. That way, controlling themselves was second nature. And if the unexpected did happen, they were much less likely to be surprised by it, and come off.

This is why quite a few of us were questioning your instructor, when you said you’d fallen off quite a few times. At least, it’s why I did.

BUT – I will caution you that you HAVE to have someone who knows what they’re doing on the ground who can not only lunge the horse and be in control every step of the way, but also give YOU a lesson at the same time. And a steady-Eddie horse that is trained for this is a must.

[TripleCrownHopeful]

Oh gosh I have to trot and lope with no stirrups as an exercise. It really teaches you balance that’s for sure