Preparing to own your own horse

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It is always an event when you are about to get a new pet, and it is certainly something that any of us find exciting. But sometimes you are going to be particularly excited, and one example is when you are getting a pet which is a little less common than the normal choice of dog or cat. One example of this is when you get your own home, something that - while not entirely unheard of - is not something that many people will do in their lives. That being said, horses have long had a relationship with humans that is quite unlike any other kind of animal relationship, and this is something that you might want to take advantage of by getting your own horse. If you do, there are a number of things you will need to be prepared for, including the following.

My Dream Horse with Petplan Equine®

Like most children Jelly Bean loves animals. He is fascinated by any animal we meet on our adventures. One of his favourite animals is a horse.

There is something enchanting about the beautiful and majestic horses that we have met on our adventures that Jelly Bean loves. He loves playing with his toy horses, gets excited if he sees photographs of them, loves getting up close and personal to say hello and always gets giddy with excitement when we see them galloping on the beach.

Essential horse riding equipment for beginners

So you’ve decided to learn to ride a horse? Congratulations!

As any experienced rider will tell you, this is one of the most rewarding adventures you can embark on, but before you get carried away with thoughts of saddling up and galloping off into the sunset, you need to master the basics and that begins with the getting the right horse riding equipment.

These are the essential, top-to-toe items you need:

Riding Hats

This should be the very first thing on your shopping list. Children aged 14 and under are required by law to wear a riding hat when riding on a public road, but everyone, including experienced riders, is at risk of a fall or injury from impact and should wear one for any ride.

Feeding an Injured Competition Horse, What You Need to Know,

Box or even field rest can be a challenging time for horses and their owners. Whilst successful recovery relies on numerous factors, diet is an important part of the horse’s management and should focus on maintaining gut health, promoting calm behaviour and providing a balanced supply of vitamins, minerals and quality protein. Here’s a few things you need to know:

When Your Horse Loses Their Appetite

One of the most common equine responses to any sort of injury that causes discomfort or pain is a loss of appetite. Divide horse feeds into as many small meals as possible and consider adding a small amount of sugar beet, grated apple or carrot, mint or garlic. Fenugreek, a spice with a strong ‘curry’ aroma may also be helpful and was in fact ranked as number 1 preferred flavour by horses in one study.