Kid Broke Horse for Sale

Ever went looking for a “kid broke” horse?

We get a phone call for a horse like this about every month. The biggest challenge we have is trying to extract information on the rider. Are you looking for a backyard babysitter or a horse that will grow with the child? There is a difference.

Take the backyard babysitter for instance - this is usually a horse that will tolerate anything and keep on eating grass. This horse is what some would call bomb proof, but the horse is really just very dull and usually lazy. This type of horse is great for children who are not around a horse very often.

Then you have the “grow with the child” kind of horse. This horse will tolerate a lot but when asked to do something he will respond. As the rider improves his horsemanship, the horse increases response time. This horse is a fantastic choice if you have several riders of varying ages and horsemanship skills.

Make a list of what you want in a horse and have it with you when you start looking. This gives you an opportunity to listen as a horse is described and check off the attributes you are looking for.

Be sure to check my website Brandin Schrader Horsemanship and click on Horses for Sale.

Horse Care in the Winter

Horse Care does not stop when the winter winds blow and snow covers everything.   That’s when it is even more important to pay attention and care for your horse.

A few of the things we run into on a regular basis include:

  • snow and ice balling up on the bottom of hooves
  • water sources frozen over
  • sprains and bruises from slipping on ice or walking on frozen ground

Don’t bury yourself in the house when winter buries your world in white.   Be sure and get out to check the horses daily and make sure all are accounted for!

Winter Horseback Riding

Riding during winter can be a challenge, depending upon where you live.   Here in the midwest, we have had an unusual winter, today it was in the upper 30’s and started melting our snow cover.  Riding in sloppy footing can present a challenge for young unexposed horses so, if I rode today I would choose an older, well broke horse. 

This time of year our attention shifts to calving.  Like any other animal,  the maternal instinct overrides and you need to use some wisdom when checking the cows.  You do not want to be on a skittish colt when mamma cow suddenly decides you are too close. 

Calving season means spring is not too far away!

Hello world!

Welcome to the Brandin Schrader Horsemanship Blog.   

Our website is now uploaded at www.BrandinSchrader.com.

We look forward to makin’ your acquaintance here on our blog and at a clinic soon!