So, Why Adopt a Horse?
Adopting a horse is a great way to find a companion horse, trail horse, or even a show horse. However, if you are look for a horse to ride, you need experience in the saddle. Many horses come from the racetrack, so you need to know how to handle a horse in many different circumstances. Horses are gentle and loving creatures, but they still have prey instincts, and a perfectly quiet trail horse can suddenly be hard to handle in “scary” situations. If you are looking for a companion horse, adopting is perfect. Many horses that come from the racetrack or who are abused usually are physically unable to be ridden. They still have huge hearts, though, and make excellent companions. If you are on a tight budget, you may consider adopting a horse because it is usually less expensive (between $200 and $1000) to buy. However, it takes much more money to maintain a horse throughout the year. You need to pay for board (if you are boarding your horse), feeding, de-worming, equipment, veterinarian v
