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In reply to the discussion: I want to buy a horse [View all]Horse with no Name
(33,956 posts)81. But let me say this...first
Horses are VERY social animals and they like company. They will cohabitate very well with goats. You don't have to separate them.
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Depending on the type of acreage (pasture, woods, etc.) about 5 acres is good for a horse.
antigone382
Apr 2012
#2
I think it's really wonderful that you've always wanted to have a horse and now you're doing it.
Voice for Peace
Apr 2012
#32
More info please. I'm fairly certain that buying the horse is not the dream.
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2012
#9
There are many opportunities to ride and interact with horses without owning them. I didn't mean to
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2012
#36
Ah, you live in Cali. You have to keep goats fenced in any case and my place in AZ in right on the
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2012
#52
The AZ prop is Maricopa adjacent to Tonto, New River if you know the area. No cats there.
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2012
#59
Except sheep. They disdain sheep and rightly assert their superiority at every opportunity.
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2012
#53
I know an elderly couple in Inverness FL that just got 2 goats and 2 horses, both rescues.
Ganja Ninja
Apr 2012
#42
I live in ranch country. Horses, if you take care of them like you are supposed to, are
Cleita
Apr 2012
#44
I do not have a horse, but I know people who do. They all have horse trailers, a vehicle large
Opportunityknocks
Apr 2012
#45