Developing A Bond With Your Horse

There is a connection between man and horse,
before owning one you need to understand the
animal and their needs, little things like
treats. Many people like to feed horses special
treats such as carrots, sugar cubes, peppermint
candies, or specially manufactured horse treat.
Horses do not need treats, and due to the risk
of colic or choke, many horse owners do not
allow their horses to be given treats. There is
a lot to understand before making the decision
to own a horse.

A fully enclosed stable with stall and all the
accoutrements is not necessary, your horse will
do just fine in a three sided shed with access
to pasturage. Horses grow warm, thick coats in
winter that protect them from cold. If you will
be clipping his coat for showing, then he will
need a stable and a blanket to keep him warm.

When deciding on the fencing for pasture or
paddock, take the time to investigate different
option that would best suit you and the nature
of the horse. Try to avoid the use of wire in
fencing. Horses do find it difficult to see and
if running could cause a nasty injury. If woven
fencing wire is needed to be used, choose, if
possible the smaller holed fencing wire, which
will prevent a hoof getting caught in the
fencing. Wood fences are best for visibility.
The breed of the horse dictates the type of
feed, what their daily routine is and energy
they need during the day.

As horses are grazers, several small feedings
during the day are better than one or two. In an
ideal world, your horse should be out to pasture
on a daily basis. Avoid changing your horses'
feed abruptly, or feeding poor feeds as this can
lead to laminitis or colic. Surround yourself
with a horse care team. be sure to have a vet
and farriers numbers on hand, these
professionals have a wealth of knowledge and
advise that can be passed onto you and the care
of your horse.

A horse's hooves are growing all the time, so a
good farrier is worth his weight in gold. The
daily responsibility of maintaing your horses
care is down to you, even cleaning their
hoove's, so learn how to use a hoof pick
properly and safely. Grooming on a regular basis
will keep them looking their best and promotes
healthy growth of their coats..

Groom him before riding to keep dirt from
chafing his skin under saddle or grinding into
his coat making it harder to remove later. There
are several types of grooming brushes available
on the market, they each have a defined purpose.
It is not necessary to bathe your horse, and some
horses do not like to be sprayed with water. The
bond will grow between your horse and yourself,
the more time you spend caring for them.

This bond will make the two of you a better
team in whatever you do, whether that is
showing, trail riding, or ploughing. It will
become a rewarding friendship.

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Are you one the many UK horse owners who are
approaching the spring months with a level of
caution? Do the next few months mean closely
monitoring your equine friend for weight gain
and laminitis?
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