Because your horse is a large animal, she needs to drink a lot of water to keep her body working properly. A mature, average-sized horse will drink between 20 and 40 litres (5 to 10 gallons) of water a day. Exercise, hot temperatures, humidity, sweating, pregnancy and nursing as well …
Anyone who has ever had their horse stolen can tell you that it takes time and money as well as emotional stress to deal with a crime like horse theft. The biggest mistake a horse owner can make is to think that their horse is “not interesting” to thieves, because …
Let’s face it; it’s like a jungle out there. It’s the responsibility of whoever buys or owns the horse to sort out the documentation for the horse, but there aren’t a whole lot of standards out there. None the less, you might find yourself jumping through all kinds of hoops …
Anyone unable to produce an equine passport when asked can be fined several thousand, receive up to two years’ imprisonment or both. The purpose of the the equine passport is to: If someone is trying to sell you a horse without a passport shouldn’t make the purchase and report it …
Getting your kids a horse can be one of the best things you do. Your children can learn invaluable life skills from a reliable horse; including trust, teamwork and responsibility. The right horse or pony will teach your children about horses and riding as well as be a meaningful companion. …
Having an elderly horse is a wonderful experience and they make terrific companions. When they cannot be ridden any more they absolutely love “salad bar” walks in nature and good long rubbing sessions where they can be completely spoiled with some TLC. If you’ve got a whole herd, they’re wonderful …
Horse ownership is fun and rewarding, but time-consuming and costly. It’s a big commitment and there are a lot of things to consider before jumping in. It’s important that you consider the right questions and determine whether buying a horse is the right decision for you. Unlike other hobbies, such …
Having a family horse is a wonderful thing. Before you head out and pick up the first horse you see, you’ll want to think a bit about what kind of horse it is that you need.
An idea begins to form in your mind: there’s something off with your horse. You can’t say where exactly this hunch is coming from because your horse isn’t thrashing or wriggling in pain. A quick once over doesn’t turn up anything obviously wrong. But you’re sure that everything isn’t as …
The intent of having a horse passport system is a good one: ideally, each horse should be matched to a passport that details the important information regarding that horse. This, in theory, would prevent stolen horses from being sold. However, this system can in practice be chaotic and is subject …
What kind of problems do horse owners experience and how should they be addressed? Horses can come with problems and they can develop problems even after many years. Whether the problem is physical or psychological there is always a reason and it’s the job of a responsible horse owner to take the time to get to the root of the problem and not just treat the symptoms.
Usually, the smallest cost of a horse is the purchase price. There are also costs involved in purchasing a horse other than the purchase price itself. This article will help you discern the different steps and ways of buying a horse and help you add up an estimate of what it’ll cost to do it all.
