Taylor Turn Stable General Information

This is a page dedicated to the education about horses. You will find information on care and costs of a horse.
What to look for when purchasing your first horse. Information on local horse clubs and organizations. Where to
find more horse information. General questions that are usually asked, Taylor Turn wants to provide you with as
many answers to your questions as possible. We are here to help you! Any information that is not covered that you
would like to know, don't hesitate to call.

Horses are an expensive hobby, interest, or career. To own and maintain a horse properly costs more than a child
can. Adequate horse care entails de-worming every 6-8wks, farrier care (trimming and/or shoes) every 6-8wks,
vet check and shots once per year, and the daily necessities. Daily necessities include a type of "energy food"
(being oats, grain, etc.), fresh water (heated in the winter), a type of forage (grass, hay, alfalfa, etc.), and an
outside mineral source (salt, mineral, supplements, etc.). This does not include supplements for health reasons like
arthritis. Extra supplements must be used for the geriatric horses suffering with lameness or pain. These are the
basics for every horse. Below are average costs for each of the items listed above.

De-wormer (paste); $10/per horse/per 6-8wks

Farrier care; trim=$30/per horse/per 6-8wks Shoeing=$80/per horse/per 6-8wks

Vet care; farm call (to come to you) $40, health check $15, shots $100/per horse/per year

Daily care; whole oats=$6.95/plus tax/50lbs, hay=$3.00/bale. Horses eat 3-12lbs of oats per day and consume
10-20lbs of hay per day, which works out to 4-5 flakes per day. A hay bale consists of 8-12 flakes.

Salt/Mineral lick; $7

Joint supplement; $40/bottle. One bottle lasts two horses one month.

Board (for the owner who doesn't have horse property); pasture care=$200 full
care=$330

To keep your horse on your property he will need the following:

2-3 acres of grass/ per horse,

fence that is properly maintained,

a run-in or stall,

and a barn to house hay and grain.

When thinking about purchasing a horse be sure to have educated yourself and other family members on basic
care and riding. Horses are big animals and handled improperly can be dangerous. Lessons should always be a
prerequisite to buying a horse. A first horse should be calm, experienced, and well trained. This means the horse
should be 10+ years old. A horse's life expectancy is 30years. Select a breed that is well known for being calm.
Breeds that are cool to warm are the American Quarter Horse, American Paint Horse, Appaloosa, and Pinto. This
means by nature their instincts are calm with not a lot of stored energy. A "hot" horse would be one who is
extremely hyper with lots of stored energy. Examples of hot horses are Arabian and Thoroughbred. A
well-trained horse is one that can walk, jog, and lope without any bucking, rearing, or excitement. It is important
to buy a horse suited to what it is you want to do with it. If you are looking for a horse to trail-ride on it is important
that the horse has years of experience of trail riding. A horse for jumping would have to be conditioned and
trained to do so. Before paying for the horse, have an experienced professional or vet check the horse over. A vet
check can insure that you are making a wise purchase that will last. The amount of money needed to buy a safe
and sound horse is between $1,500 and $2,500. Keep in mind it is your safety that is at stake. Buying a horse that
doesn't have these qualifications may result in injury. Also, the meat market is offering up to $15/per lb./per
horse. An average horse weight is 1,000 lbs. This means any horse could bring $15,000 after processing. The
quality of horses being sent to the market is not for a beginner in most cases. It is possible to adopt a horse for less
than $1,500. Be sure to inform the adoption agency of your skill level and goals it will be asked to perform.

Equestrian events in Indiana are rather plentiful. There are many clubs, organizations, and shows. 4-H is a club
that offers horse and pony activities. In the horse and pony club you do not have to own a horse. There are
horse-less activities and meetings the 4-Her can attend. Those interested in 4-H that do own or lease a horse/pony
attend meetings, activities, and shows. 4-H is a good way to showcase your child's progress. The showring
promotes good sportsmanship and teaches that hard work can pay off. For more information about 4-H call or
email the Purdue extension office or Taylor Turn. Other events in Indiana consist of the Hoosier Horse Fair (April
1-3 2005), numerous horse shows at the Edinburg Horse Park, all county and state fairs showcase 4-H
competitors, and many more. For more events or dates and times, look online or contact Taylor Turn.

Websites for more information about horses or related activities;

www.aqha.com American Quarter Horse Association

www.apha.com American Paint Horse Association

www.indianahorsecouncil.org Indiana Horse Council

www.horseweb.com Horses for sale, etc.

www.wprca.com Women's professional rodeo circuit association

www.four-h.purdue.edu 4-H and Purdue extension

www.esfrescue.com Indiana Horse Rescue