Is This The Right Horse For Me?
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Many folks do not even realize that their horse is not suitable for them or they are
unable to determine whether or not a certain horse is appropriate for their needs. Here
is a self-help questionnaire (sort of like a horseharmony.com!) to help you determine if
a particular horse is the right one for you. Keep in mind that this could apply to a horse
you currently own or a horse you are considering to buy and that there is no such
thing as a perfect horse, but there is such a thing as a perfect horse for you. Please
take the time to ponder the answers to these questions and write them down on a
separate piece of paper. For best results, please be subjective, realistic and honest
with yourself.
1. Why do you ride horses?
2. If you show horses, why?
3. What are your specific goals in your horse owning experience? List your goals for
the next 6 months & 1 year, end the list with a 5 yr. goal and lifetime dream.
4. Rate these goals on a scale of 1-10 as to their importance, 10 being very important
and 1 being least important.
5. Are you willing to do whatever it takes to achieve any goals you rated a 10?
6. Are these goals realistically achievable?
7. What qualities in a horse do you feel need to be present to be truly successful in
your areas of interest?
8. Analyze this horse's breed, pedigree, age, sex, disposition, personality, physical
ability, conformation, & health condition. Are they conducive to your goals?
9. How much time do you have to devote to a horse?
10. How much money do you have to devote to a horse?
11. Are you afraid of this horse?
12. What is this horse's level of training?
13. Describe your experience and riding ability.
14. List all of your apprehensions & fears.
15. Are you comfortable with this horse in any environment? For example: trail riding
in a group, trail riding alone, in an arena with & without other horses, in an open field or
arena, at a horse show, etc. List specific situations where you do not feel comfortable
with this horse.
16. If this is regarding a horse you currently own, why do you own this horse?
17. Do you feel restricted in any way by this horse? Please list any specific
restrictions that you feel.
18. How many undesirable traits does this horse have? List them.
19. How many desirable traits does this horse have? List them.
20. How many horses have you owned in your lifetime?
21. Describe your perfect horse.
It is understood that you may not know the answers to some of the questions listed
here so if you are having difficulty in accurately answering these questions, consult an
experienced professional for an evaluation and carefully consider any objective advice
offered. If it does not become evident to you whether or not you should pursue a
relationship with a particular horse, have an experienced professional help you to
translate your answers into effective solutions. This is a service we provide here at
KC's "tReining" Center, please call or email to schedule an appointment, we are eager
to help you achieve your horsemanship goals!!
unable to determine whether or not a certain horse is appropriate for their needs. Here
is a self-help questionnaire (sort of like a horseharmony.com!) to help you determine if
a particular horse is the right one for you. Keep in mind that this could apply to a horse
you currently own or a horse you are considering to buy and that there is no such
thing as a perfect horse, but there is such a thing as a perfect horse for you. Please
take the time to ponder the answers to these questions and write them down on a
separate piece of paper. For best results, please be subjective, realistic and honest
with yourself.
1. Why do you ride horses?
2. If you show horses, why?
3. What are your specific goals in your horse owning experience? List your goals for
the next 6 months & 1 year, end the list with a 5 yr. goal and lifetime dream.
4. Rate these goals on a scale of 1-10 as to their importance, 10 being very important
and 1 being least important.
5. Are you willing to do whatever it takes to achieve any goals you rated a 10?
6. Are these goals realistically achievable?
7. What qualities in a horse do you feel need to be present to be truly successful in
your areas of interest?
8. Analyze this horse's breed, pedigree, age, sex, disposition, personality, physical
ability, conformation, & health condition. Are they conducive to your goals?
9. How much time do you have to devote to a horse?
10. How much money do you have to devote to a horse?
11. Are you afraid of this horse?
12. What is this horse's level of training?
13. Describe your experience and riding ability.
14. List all of your apprehensions & fears.
15. Are you comfortable with this horse in any environment? For example: trail riding
in a group, trail riding alone, in an arena with & without other horses, in an open field or
arena, at a horse show, etc. List specific situations where you do not feel comfortable
with this horse.
16. If this is regarding a horse you currently own, why do you own this horse?
17. Do you feel restricted in any way by this horse? Please list any specific
restrictions that you feel.
18. How many undesirable traits does this horse have? List them.
19. How many desirable traits does this horse have? List them.
20. How many horses have you owned in your lifetime?
21. Describe your perfect horse.
It is understood that you may not know the answers to some of the questions listed
here so if you are having difficulty in accurately answering these questions, consult an
experienced professional for an evaluation and carefully consider any objective advice
offered. If it does not become evident to you whether or not you should pursue a
relationship with a particular horse, have an experienced professional help you to
translate your answers into effective solutions. This is a service we provide here at
KC's "tReining" Center, please call or email to schedule an appointment, we are eager
to help you achieve your horsemanship goals!!
| KC's Quotable Quote: "The only stupid question is the one you don't ask." |
