Reply #15: I had my share of horses but that was over 10 years ago so from what [View All]

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I remember here it is:

Being 'fine' on the road and being skittish can mean one of many things. My appy was fine with SOME cars.. SOME cars she would throw a fit and other cars she didnt really care. They really startled her when they came a little too close or fast for comfort.

In regards to the head thing, it could be a wrong bit, to you holding the reins wrong/too tight, etc. I always rubbed my horses necks when I rode them and they never did that. Also ear problems could cause them to throw their heads as well. I dont think this is a 'pain' indication that you cant ride him w/o hurting him.

A lot of people not really KNOWING what they're looking at go into these leases blindly. I was one of them. My first horse was a 'leased' that eventually turned into me owning her. I was fortunate that her owner was very versed in horses and I'm still in contact with him. My horse had numerous health problems from her thyroid to feet issues. So, I say NO it is NOT rude to get a vet out to examine the horse before you go into this. When I got my 2nd horse I had a vet examine him before I bought him.

A horse is not an inexpensive pet. Not only is the care for them expensive, the vet bills are even more so.

I'm sure Flyn is fine but double check with a vet.