Caring for Horses - How To Properly Care For Your Horse

Having a horse is a big responsibility

Having a horse is a big responsibility. By nature, these animals are easy to be with, and are fit to be together with their herd in open spaces. To care for them, you have to keep that in mind, and work your way towards helping them achieve a good disposition. As they learn to adjust to being in a stable, you have to take the time and effort to give the necessary physical activities that they require. They can become discontented if they are not handled in a proper manner.

They say that an acre of land should be allotted for one horse. Make sure that it is not limited, considering its large size and its heavy weight. As you pasture your horse, make sure that there are no hazards which can hurt it, such as holes and waste. You should also check against plants which may not be fit for your horse to eat.

The following plants should be avoided, and will cause serious health problems to horses:

Yerw

Ragwort

Deadly nightshade

Foxglove

Oak leaves

Acorns

Buttercups

Bracken

Privet

Laurel

Meadow saffron

Locoweed

Horsetail

Castor bean

Sorghum

Star thistle

To avoid waste and other hazards to go to your horse's pasture, build a fence around it. This also secures that you horse is in a safe and secure area. When your horse escapes and explore on its own, it might encounter problems such as injury or getting lost. Make sure that the fence you use is strong enough to secure your pasture, but not too hard that may cause injury to your horse.

Aside from a secure and well-built fence, your horse should also have enough protection for the harsh environment. A tree grove will provide nice shade for when it is too hot, but for winds and rain, it is best if you have a three-sided enclosure which your horse can retreat into. Study the direction of the wind well, so that the back part will be able to protect your horse from coming winds.

Make sure that you feed your horse properly. They need a lot of water daily, so always see to it that they have access to drinking water all the time. And with the right diet and nutrients provided for them, your horses will have a good disposition and you will be able to enjoy their company much better. Caring for horses is a full time job so be sure to learn as much as you can.

Caring for Horses - How To Properly Care For Your Horse

By: Heidi St. James

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