LilBitsMomma
New Member
Hello Everyone! New here from East TN. We currently do not own mini's or horses. Although both hubby and I come from a background of having horses. I use to own a Quarter Horse, as well as showed horses.
I always loved miniature horses though and keep thinking about getting one or two.
So, my daughter who just turned 24 is severly handicapped, in a wheelchair,developmentally delayed,non verbal and medically complex. I have been trying to find activities that she can participate in that will bring her joy. Right now she competes in pageants for special needs girls.And for the most part she enjoys it and we try to go our pace. But there is one mother who Im finding is toxic and causing issues. So we are thinking of trying something else. Which brings me here. We have a good friend that has a miniature horse she shows and she mentioned something about a special needs division. So I am here to learn and explore options and see if this is something we can do. Alot of it depends on many factors of course. One being cost. I know horses are not cheap. We have a half acre and could build a small shed and corral for if we choose to go this route. Would end up with two rather than one as they need company. Or would it be better to lease? If possible? Then of course I've never done driving. I use to ride hunt seat and do training level dressage. So many questions!
I always loved miniature horses though and keep thinking about getting one or two.
So, my daughter who just turned 24 is severly handicapped, in a wheelchair,developmentally delayed,non verbal and medically complex. I have been trying to find activities that she can participate in that will bring her joy. Right now she competes in pageants for special needs girls.And for the most part she enjoys it and we try to go our pace. But there is one mother who Im finding is toxic and causing issues. So we are thinking of trying something else. Which brings me here. We have a good friend that has a miniature horse she shows and she mentioned something about a special needs division. So I am here to learn and explore options and see if this is something we can do. Alot of it depends on many factors of course. One being cost. I know horses are not cheap. We have a half acre and could build a small shed and corral for if we choose to go this route. Would end up with two rather than one as they need company. Or would it be better to lease? If possible? Then of course I've never done driving. I use to ride hunt seat and do training level dressage. So many questions!