I actually do :) She's the one that I got the area to take lessons at from, and she even said she would take me out sometimes when she's free because she actually teaches at the place I plan to attend lessons. I'll keep her around so she can be my knowledge slave and answer all of my questions :P Thanks for that advice! I'm sure it'll come in handy soon and quite frequently.

Thanks a lot! I'll go look into that book and get to reading =P Next week is Spring Break for me, so I think I may try to get a lesson then if I can! (fingers crossed) I never even knew that people leased horses, but I will definitely see if the place I plan to take lessons from will do that. Thanks again!

I've been wanting a horse for about 3 or 4 years now, and still haven't gotten one. However, I was thinking of getting one next year and wanted to make sure I was well-prepeared for everything that I could be. Is there anyway someone can give me the basic necesssities and estimated costs so I can save up and get everything ready before I actually purchase the horse? (I live in Alabama if that helps with anything) Another question I have is mare or stallion? Since this is my first horse would

Thanks a lot for the information! I had not thought about lessons being a good way to get my foot in the door besides just caring for some other horses around here. I really appreciate the information and thought and will locate a good area for lessons to start soon! Thanks again.