Owning Your First Horse: Heres What To Know

Owning a pet, especially a horse is always exciting. It’s like having a new companion. But don’t you forget it’s a massive responsibility as well. So ask yourself first are you ready to handle such responsibility? Don’t get scared. A horse is the friendliest pet you could ever have. But before you make your choice there are some important things that you must know. This article tells you what to know before you own your first horse, such as:-

Know the horse’s identity- Before you buy your first horse do check the identify status of your selected horse. Match the passport of the horse to verify the identity. Also remember one thing that only an authentic PIO passport is worth accepting. Don’t get agreed to buy a horse that has no passport even if the price is cheap. Buying a horse without a passport can get you into trouble that you could easily avoid by knowing the horse’s identity earlier.

How to ride a horse- This is really important. Most people buy a horse to enjoy the horse ride. Yes, it’s indeed an exciting experience. But it’s highly recommended that you first learn how to ride a horse. Keep an experienced horse rider by your side. Learn to control a horse in an accurate way. Remember a horse is your pet, your companion. You have to control your horse patiently, carefully. Learning such techniques are important for a beginner like you who is going to own his/her first horse.

What to feed your horse- The food habit of a horse is totally different from any other animal. To enhance your horse’s health you have to feed your horse with well-quality alfalfa. A horse’s stomach has very limited capacity to intake food. So it’s better not to give a lot of food at one time. Rather try to split the amount of food and maintain a time gap between every meal. No matter if it's winter or summer keep your horse hydrated with enough water. Always provide freshwater. Water keeps your horse hydrated and improves the digestion process.Rather try to split the amount of food and maintain a time gap between every meal. No matter if it's winter or summer keep your horse hydrated with enough water. Always provide freshwater. Water keeps your horse hydrated and improves the digestion process.

Know how to comfort your horse- Your horse needs to feel comfortable in their new home. Like we humans, a horse also senses cold, heat and pain. Be gentle with your horse. Use turnout rugs in winter. Such rugs are so breathable that your horse could experience warmness without being uncomfortable. Also, such rugs protect your horse from snowfall and rain. It allows your horse to move freely. So yes comfort is what that you must ensure for your new friend, for your new pet.

Hope, now you have got all your queries answered. Moreover be gentle, be caring and be friendly with your horse.