| Owning a horse can be very rewarding and relaxing, | | | | of skin problems. After exercising a horse should be |
| and it is important to ensure that you have the time | | | | washed down and groomed to remove any sweat |
| and ability to care for your pet properly. | | | | and dirt. Exercise is vital to horse care and ensures |
| A horse will need adequate forage to meet its dietary | | | | both the physical and mental well-being of the animal. |
| needs, which typically comes in the form of a pasture, | | | | Regular foot checkups and de-worming is also |
| hay or concentrates. As part of horse care, you will | | | | important to ensure the health of your pet. |
| need to ensure that your pet gets all its nutritional | | | | Horse training is an important way for you and your |
| requirements and that it has plenty of space to move | | | | pet to get to know each other and learn how to |
| around. Fresh water should be available at all times, | | | | communicate. Small treats are often given to horses |
| and it is important to remember that a horse will drink | | | | to teach them that they have done something well. |
| several gallons of water in one day. | | | | Horse training tips include giving the horse an apple or |
| A shelter should be provided for the horse to provide | | | | patting its mouth after a job well done. Many experts |
| protection from the weather and rain. Bedding such as | | | | give different training tips depending on the age of the |
| soft hay should be laid out in the area for the horses' | | | | animal as well as the breed, so it is important to spend |
| comfort. A horse needs to be groomed daily in order | | | | some time together and get to know your horse as an |
| to maintain a good coat as well as minimizing the risk | | | | individual. |