Familiarizing yourself with horses -- The many considerations of horse ownership -- What horses require of their owners - water, roughage, grain, medical care, farrier services, attention -- The ideal horse habitat -- Should I keep my horse at home or board it? -- Things to ask yourself when deciding to build or board -- Things you'll need before your horse arrives -- A word about blankets -- Moving a horse into a new space -- Establishing your routine -- General information Blogs/Publications -- Health and wellness -- Equine nutrition -- Just for fun -- Questions to ask a prospective boarding barn.
Summary:
Horses are stunning companions who can provide endless enjoyment for their human caretakers. At the same time, horses can be very complicated, especially for novice owners. Attempting to research horse care can be very overwhelming if you're new to horse ownership. It's all too easy to find complicated or conflicting advice. How do you determine what's right for your equine companion? Meredith Hill details the ins and outs of horse care, she has compiled through over 30 years of experience as a horse caretaker. If you've always dreamed of having a horse of your own, but don't know where to start Before Your Horse Comes Home: Introductory Horse Care for Beginners by Meredith Hill is an excellent resource that will guide you through all of the practical considerations and concerns of caring for your very first horse. -- Provided by publisher.
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