Buying a horse is a very big decision and many things need to be taken into consideration. If you wish to use your own land you will need at least two acres. You will need to have the land properly fenced off, if you choose to have a wooden fence it must be sturdy. Some electric fences are sturdy enough they can even hold a horses weight when the power is off. Wire fences are not good as the horse can get tangled in them. Obviously barbed wire fence are out of the question.

But an easier option is to rent a stable that you go to each day to feed, clean and exercise your horse, or have someone do it for you but this will cost considerably more.

Horses are expensive and time consuming but very rewarding, never underestimate the time, energy and love you need to give to take care of these beautiful creatures.

Just like us, our horses get stressed. Stress seems to be an inevitable part of modern life and we can even pass on such feelings and problems to our pets and animal companions. In the same way when our animals become stressed we know it and it affects our riding and enjoyment.

But how damaging really is tension and anxiety. How can we avoid it and why is it important for animals as well as people?

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Often the most convenient routine for horse owners today, especially if they board their horses at a stable, is turning the horse out all day and bringing them into a stall at night. The horse can be turned out late or brought in early for riding sessions. It is also suitable if supplemental feedings are required as part of your horses care. This arrangement allows plenty of freedom for the horse. Horses need to spend some of their time out of their stalls so they may freely move and do some “self exercising”. Read the rest of this entry »

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What exactly is a pony, by definition? How does it differ from what we call a horse? Well, a pony is, in fact, a horse. Ponies are a sub-classification of light horses, which are those used for riding. The main difference between a pony and a horse is that a pony is under 14.2 hands. To this end, just about any horse who meets the height requirement can be shown in pony classes. However, there are certain breeds where all the individuals registered must meet pony requirements. These are called pony breeds. Read the rest of this entry »

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