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Uploaded on March 06, 2009No, not hunting horses but taking them hunting. Anybody have any ideas or experience with this? I did this a couple years ago with a friend and a borrowed horse, we ended updragging the horse trailer up and back and not using the horses at all. I could use some tips on this.
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I Lived in south Florida for a few years where Wild hog was our main quarry. I owned a horse and once I hunted on horse back, it became my main method of hunting everything. Deer, bobcat, hog, you name it. Most of where I hunted hog was swamp or orange groves. The main tip I can give you is know your horse, And hunt with a horse suited to the type of hunting you are doing.Silver was my horse who I broke and developed a relationship with. He wasn't gun shy or dog shy, he would even challenge hogs if we were charged witch we were on a few occasions. He knew my movements and what I wanted as I knew his movements and what he was going to do next. They are a great way to get into the back country. I also hunted once in the Adirondacks with a buddy of mine who has horses, we were able to go where few do. And it beets packing out your game.
I've hunted in the Rockies since '81 from horseback. I've bred, raised, broke, and trained horses for showing and the trails since about '85. This by no means makes me an expert but it does give me lots of opinions and ideas based on observation and experience. Since it seems that many non-resident people I see hunting in the west whether with an outfitter or on their own appear to have horse problems I have been thinking about writing a few paragraphs on this subject. Hunting with horses can be a pleasure or it can be pure hell as I have had to deal with both ends of this spectrum. I believe I can think the matter over and then offer some tips that will make your horse trip more enjoyable. Give me a few days because I am presently working on taxes.
One more question, any ideas on a breed? I was thinking of a wild mustang if I could find one well trainined once we get a place with some land.
You can adopt mustangs at various times of the year here in Wyoming. I know several people who have indeed acquired young colts which turned out to be outstanding in the mountains. Allegedly the north central herd in the Pryor Mountains and McCullough Peaks are of Spanish origin. On the other hand unless you have lots of time, a round pen, and considerable horse experience you might be disappointed like numerous folks who have adopted these tough animals. I can find out when and where the next adoption occurs. Personally I intend to stay with gaited horses (foxtrotters are my preference but walkers or single-foot horses are just as good) for all kinds of reasons. My reasons are the same ones that started the U S Forest Service using foxtrotters in the sixties as well as the backcountry mounted patrol in Yellowstone and the Wyoming Game and Fish. These guys put in more miles in the saddle in a couple years than the rest of us do in a lifetime, after all it is their vehicle in the wilderness. However, like with rifles different people have different preferences so ride what you like as long as it is safe.
Where we go hunting you have to have horses. I love to use horses for hunting. It really adds the the hunting experience.
Ishawooa,
I am actually located about 40 miles north of Canyon City which I beleive is ground zero for the wild horse program. They actually do produce saddle broke horses but your point is well taken, at this point, given my massive inexperience I should probibly stay with something tame and maybe move up to a mustang when I know what I am doing.
Thanks.
s-kfry:
Sounds like you are near mustangs but as an option check www.pryormustangs.org. Lots of neat pictures of our local herd. As a matter of fact an email to these folks might give you the names of some qualified trainers or folks who have nice mustangs for sale. I understand that the horse market is near the bottom due to the economy and the lack of slaughter houses. I guess I will find out when I try to sell a yearling foxtrotter colt this summer. A friend who once lived nearby but moved to Casper several years ago hunted off his stud mustang. The bronzen buckskin was as gentle as a gelding when he was not near mares. Tough as nails and Bill never complained about the stud's manners on the ground or when riding. I'm out of the loop with this group but will let you know if I hear of anything. Remember pay a little more and get the best horse you can afford, you'll never regret it. I euthanized my old gelding last summer at age 29. After thousands of miles he was worn out and it was well past his time to go. I paid a lot of money for him in the early eighties and turned down even more several times over the years. When you figure what it cost me per year I came out way ahead. Sure wish he was a colt again and I was still young...
Ish,
Thanks dude, appriciate the info. We are hoping to move out of town in the near future (yea, right, after our house appriciates to the point of break even again) and hope to have enough land of a couple horse. My daugter has been taking lessons and is interested in getting a horse as well.
Thanks!
Sean
s-kfry,
If you plan on horses and don't manage to acquire them for the present, you might consider working on getting a trailor, tack, and a pickup if you don't already have it. All this equipment will be needed at some point. Even if it works out that you don't buy your own horses you can at least have the ability to pick up rental horses and take them where you want to ride or hunt.
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I Lived in south Florida for a few years where Wild hog was our main quarry. I owned a horse and once I hunted on horse back, it became my main method of hunting everything. Deer, bobcat, hog, you name it. Most of where I hunted hog was swamp or orange groves. The main tip I can give you is know your horse, And hunt with a horse suited to the type of hunting you are doing.Silver was my horse who I broke and developed a relationship with. He wasn't gun shy or dog shy, he would even challenge hogs if we were charged witch we were on a few occasions. He knew my movements and what I wanted as I knew his movements and what he was going to do next. They are a great way to get into the back country. I also hunted once in the Adirondacks with a buddy of mine who has horses, we were able to go where few do. And it beets packing out your game.
I've hunted in the Rockies since '81 from horseback. I've bred, raised, broke, and trained horses for showing and the trails since about '85. This by no means makes me an expert but it does give me lots of opinions and ideas based on observation and experience. Since it seems that many non-resident people I see hunting in the west whether with an outfitter or on their own appear to have horse problems I have been thinking about writing a few paragraphs on this subject. Hunting with horses can be a pleasure or it can be pure hell as I have had to deal with both ends of this spectrum. I believe I can think the matter over and then offer some tips that will make your horse trip more enjoyable. Give me a few days because I am presently working on taxes.
One more question, any ideas on a breed? I was thinking of a wild mustang if I could find one well trainined once we get a place with some land.
You can adopt mustangs at various times of the year here in Wyoming. I know several people who have indeed acquired young colts which turned out to be outstanding in the mountains. Allegedly the north central herd in the Pryor Mountains and McCullough Peaks are of Spanish origin. On the other hand unless you have lots of time, a round pen, and considerable horse experience you might be disappointed like numerous folks who have adopted these tough animals. I can find out when and where the next adoption occurs. Personally I intend to stay with gaited horses (foxtrotters are my preference but walkers or single-foot horses are just as good) for all kinds of reasons. My reasons are the same ones that started the U S Forest Service using foxtrotters in the sixties as well as the backcountry mounted patrol in Yellowstone and the Wyoming Game and Fish. These guys put in more miles in the saddle in a couple years than the rest of us do in a lifetime, after all it is their vehicle in the wilderness. However, like with rifles different people have different preferences so ride what you like as long as it is safe.
Where we go hunting you have to have horses. I love to use horses for hunting. It really adds the the hunting experience.
Ishawooa,
I am actually located about 40 miles north of Canyon City which I beleive is ground zero for the wild horse program. They actually do produce saddle broke horses but your point is well taken, at this point, given my massive inexperience I should probibly stay with something tame and maybe move up to a mustang when I know what I am doing.
Thanks.
s-kfry:
Sounds like you are near mustangs but as an option check www.pryormustangs.org. Lots of neat pictures of our local herd. As a matter of fact an email to these folks might give you the names of some qualified trainers or folks who have nice mustangs for sale. I understand that the horse market is near the bottom due to the economy and the lack of slaughter houses. I guess I will find out when I try to sell a yearling foxtrotter colt this summer. A friend who once lived nearby but moved to Casper several years ago hunted off his stud mustang. The bronzen buckskin was as gentle as a gelding when he was not near mares. Tough as nails and Bill never complained about the stud's manners on the ground or when riding. I'm out of the loop with this group but will let you know if I hear of anything. Remember pay a little more and get the best horse you can afford, you'll never regret it. I euthanized my old gelding last summer at age 29. After thousands of miles he was worn out and it was well past his time to go. I paid a lot of money for him in the early eighties and turned down even more several times over the years. When you figure what it cost me per year I came out way ahead. Sure wish he was a colt again and I was still young...
Ish,
Thanks dude, appriciate the info. We are hoping to move out of town in the near future (yea, right, after our house appriciates to the point of break even again) and hope to have enough land of a couple horse. My daugter has been taking lessons and is interested in getting a horse as well.
Thanks!
Sean
s-kfry,
If you plan on horses and don't manage to acquire them for the present, you might consider working on getting a trailor, tack, and a pickup if you don't already have it. All this equipment will be needed at some point. Even if it works out that you don't buy your own horses you can at least have the ability to pick up rental horses and take them where you want to ride or hunt.
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