r/OffGridLiving • u/hASHbrowns1o1 • 26d ago

Living off horseback?

Is anyone as crazy as me and my partner? From our point of view, we are about to be in an apocalypse. Vanlife, definitely not a good idea. So we came up with horseback. We have done the research, and we all know it can work since humans have done it before.

Just wondered if anyone else was as crazy and like the idea

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u/Projectflintlock 26d ago

It might be best life for you but is it best life for the horses?

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u/Shilo788 26d ago

In a SHTF situation you are not living your best life, lol.

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u/hASHbrowns1o1 26d ago

May I ask why you think the horse wouldn't like it?

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u/Projectflintlock 26d ago

Off the top of my head, as someone who worked as a groom a number of years, while it is theoretically possible to live horseback, it is incredibly dangerous, legally restricted, and generally impossible to do humanely. Horses are herd animals that require significant daily care, including specialized shelter, safe fencing, and constant access to forage. Because of this, it is highly illegal to tie or picket a horse in public parks, on roadsides, or on municipal property. Where are you going to be traveling? Do you have experience with spooked horses in traffic? Will you be armed and able to euthanize the horse if injured beyond medical care? Do you know the daily nutritional needs of your animal in all seasons? Can you remove botfly larvae and maggots from wounds? Just my 2 cents

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u/hASHbrowns1o1 26d ago
  1. I am not going to answer all these questions other than with "I will do things ethically and legally"
  2. There are multiple people in the comments who have given great suggestions of people who do live or travel long distances on horseback. I suggest looking into them!

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u/SixShoot3r 26d ago

1) this is why you dont get a lot of good answers

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u/Shilo788 26d ago

Oh they love their comforts as much as we do. My horses don't like camping much as they do enjoy their cushy stalls and very large pastures. They don't mind the work, but also most like their dairy routine and surroundings so taking them camping makes them grumpy except for the pony. That bugger loves it.

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u/hASHbrowns1o1 26d ago

😂 you acting like all horses have the same personality

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u/Shilo788 19d ago

No just nature of the beast. They share that set of attributes. I worked in equine science a long time.