[guitar4peace]

I have been fortunate enough to have horses all of my life. They are the greatest animal in my opinion, but they also are the most work. You have to have a lot of patience with horses and plenty of money for vet bills, the blacksmith, and if you plan on riding in shows you'll need a trailer a truck and to pay for expensive equipment and entry fees. I am not trying to discourage you, but a horse is not something you buy on a whim. A horse needs space, shelter, and more care than many people realize. My advice if you love horses and don't have one: go to either a riding stable or farm and help them for a few weeks with horse chores and maintenance. Another option which can be very inspiring is to find a handicapped riding school and volunteer there. You'll make children happy and get to be around some of the sweetest horses in the world.