Our guide to owning a horse
Owning a horse is a rewarding full-time hobby, there are many facets to owning a horse and you'll never stop learning.
We've put together a guide to cover the basics to help you before and after purchasing a horse.
- Conformation - The make-up of a horse.
- Diet and nutrition - Keeping your horse on top form.
- Horse rider ability - The importance of keeping within your ability.
- Horse riding activities - Once you've mastered the basics there's a whole world of fun to be had.
- Own, loan or share - There are many ways to be involved with horses.
- Protecting your investing - Once you've made your investment you need to protect it.
- Responsible ownership - Horses need large amount of care and time.
- Selecting the right horse - Which horse is right for you.
- Stabling - Secure, dry and comfortable stabling is important for your horses welfare.
- Saddlery and tack - To prevent pressure points correct fitting saddlery and tack is vital