Threes a sorrel i mare wanna get. shes free would it be mean to have her stay at a stable?

i would pay too keep her there sense we live in the city but i would still vist her and coem and feed her but she getting old shes an old aqha horse but the fact that a horse is free!!!!!!!! and i love horses . and ill never eb able to egt oen other wise so would it be fair to do that ?

Threes a sorrel i mare wanna get. shes free would it be mean to have her stay at a stable?
There's absolutely nothing wrong with boarding a horse at a good stable that keeps good maintenance and boarding practices. But there are other concerns.





It used to be that a "free" horse was "free" for a reason...but with the market as it is, it is now almost just as likely that a person has given up on selling, can't afford to feed, and is looking for decent placements.





Since she is aged, there's a good chance that she's a good old girl that has served her purpose for her present owner, and if that's the case, she may be a great candidate for a beginner.





Still, be very careful. When you decide on a stable, ask around for a good vet, and get a "pre purchase" exam, even though you're not "purchasing." And use YOUR vet, not the previous owner's. You should also ask to see the vet records. It's one thing to take on an unsound special needs horse when you have the ground and can afford to feed it and draw some satisfaction just from watching it convert $$ to fertilizer...





It's another matter entirely to take the responsibility of a horse with the intent of enjoying some riding, only to find out the horse is not able to be ridden anymore due to health/soundness issues.





The only thing I would ask of anyone taking on an aged horse...you know going into this that the horse is in their twilight years and their time of service is drawing to a close. What kind of plan do you have to make sure this faithful servant doesn't wind up with a horrible end?
Reply:A free horse is usually a horse you want to stay away from, or at least ask questions about with the current owner.





For example: 'What is wrong with the horse that she would be given away or free? What is her age? Can you still ride her? ect.'





She might be diseased, or have a condition that is costly to manage and keep up with. Or, since you mentioned that she's old, she might be so old that she's on her last leg, and it would be cruel to keep her going and not euthanize her.





Also, even if she's not rideable, I'm sure she'll need to be hand walked, or put in a pasture either by herself or with older, friendly horses.





Are you up for the responsibility for the care of a horse? A horse is not an animal that you can just waltz by every now and then and feed, it is an animal that requires daily care, work, and upkeep to remain happy and healthy.
Reply:There's nothing wrong with boarding a horse at a stable instead of keeping on your property. Many people do this and it's often a great situation to make friends and get advice from other horse people. Plus many horses don't like to be pastured alone, so she'll be where she'll have plenty of friends, too.





Make sure you know exactly how much it's going to cost to keep her... and remember that with an older horse, she'll be more likely to have health problems and that will mean more expensive vet bills and care. There's no such thing as a truly free horse. You'll need to have the farrier trim her hooves regularly, the vet come out a couple times a year, worm her regularly, and don't forget you'll also need a saddle/bridle and other miscellaneous tack/horse care items.





Most boarding stables will feed the horse for you, so if the stable you choose takes care of that you won't have to worry about going out there twice a day. As long as you go visit her regularly and keep up with her care she'll be fine.