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4 More Tips for New Horse Owners

4 More Tips for New Horse Owners

Horses can be difficult animals to own. After all, they require intensive care and more attention than most pets. When first becoming a horse owner, it is important to keep the following tips in mind. Tip 1: Take their nutrition seriously. Horses are similar to many...

Skills Needed to Run Horse Boarding Stables

Skills Needed to Run Horse Boarding Stables

Working with horses is a dream for many people across the country. If you own a large piece of land, you may have considered opening boarding stables for horses. Although this concept may work in theory, in reality, you need to have a particular skill set in order to...

Steps to Become a Farrier

Steps to Become a Farrier

The position of a farrier is a crucial one for the health and wellbeing of horses. Farriers are people who deal with grooming horses’ hooves, as well as fitting them with horseshoes. Being a farrier is not an easy job, but it can make a comfortable living and is a...

Fitting Horse Care Into Your Schedule

Fitting Horse Care Into Your Schedule

Horse owners know that taking care of a horse is a major time commitment. Horses require a lot of attention in order to remain healthy and happy. It can be difficult for new owners to find the time to take care of their horse. However, it is absolutely possible to...

The Best Environment for Horses

The Best Environment for Horses

Horses are delicate creatures that need specific environments to thrive. A horse in the wrong environment can develop medical conditions, become injured, or act out. Do you know the best environment for your horse? Read on to see the type of living conditions your...

Reasons to Stop Horse Riding

Reasons to Stop Horse Riding

Horse riding is a fun pastime for many people of all ages. However, horse riding is a very intensive activity, and it is not suitable for all people. The following are just a few reasons why people should stop riding their horses, but ultimately, it is your...

Popular Podcasts About Horses

Popular Podcasts About Horses

Horse riding and raising are topics that contain a tremendous amount of information. Even for experienced horse owners, there is still so much more they can learn if they take the time to do so. Luckily, there are many podcasts available that cover these topics,...

The Unexpected Cost of Horse Ownership

The Unexpected Cost of Horse Ownership

Horses are relatively popular in the media. The relationships between owner and horse are shown to be special, so a desire to own your own can be appealing. Owning a horse isn’t as simple as taking it for a ride, however; as with all animal ownership, there are many...

Top 5 Tips for New Horse Owners

Top 5 Tips for New Horse Owners

Owning a horse is no easy task. There are many different things you need to know to be a horse owner, on top of the cost and the time. People may greatly underestimate what goes into being a horse owner, and this can lead to some frustration as a new owner. To help...

Tips for Teaching Children to Ride Horses

Tips for Teaching Children to Ride Horses

Families who have horses often like to teach their children to ride at a young age. It is a fun activity for the whole family, and it can lead to a lifelong love of horses. However, it is important to remember that children are not experienced, and thus, they will...