I have a horse, which now

I have a horse, which now Since I was a girl, and provides for a horse please call my own. E 'became a ritual for every birthday that before Christmas and verify ownership of a horse tied to the plum, or parked in the garage with the family sedan. Of course, I was totally na? Go to the expense of owning a horse and what was always disappointed. Somewhere in my youth I gave up on sleep. This was the more mature age of 31 years that was my dream and I realized finally become the owner of a beautiful girl (well, 14 years, ex-Pacer, Standardbred mare). But for me, was my new baby and she came up with the perfect name, Angel.So here was my dream, living color, the joy and dignity stubboness. I ... so it was an untrained and inexperienced, but willing, the mother of a huge horse. I had no gear and even less of an idea. Thus began my training to become a real mother to my dear dream true.The first step was to read the books, many of them. However, none of them may be physically prepared for the task of caring for a horse. I leaed a lot from the collection of Angel, because I had to go, or ask someone else how to do it. I have much to lea even more and find a challenging and rewarding. This article provides some basic information for those who pony or horse, or just a dream and do not know where to start, and I began my jouey.It it is important that we talk to experts and the veterinary and horse club professional. Other recommendations and suggestions can be obtained by speaking with the owners of the horses, telephone or by visiting the pony club, or join a forum on the inteet horse. Horse people love to talk horses.There are many breeds of horses available. You will find an animal that has its own temperament, ability and height. The thoroughbred races are high, and can be very high spirit of a beginner. A Standardbred as Angel, has an unusual motion (movement), which is awkward until you're used to. See the history of the horse - is flighty, capable of managing traffic noise as it is old, you have scars or uneven hoof wear that might indicate the lameness? There are many things to do, so if you can take a person with experience and knowledge available to help you choose, there is a much better chance of a good horse-rider relationship.Once has a horse or pony, the first, most obvious and disturbing is that to keep his new pet. Horses require a lot of grazing land, fresh water and space for the exercise. You can also stable as a horse to send a dog to a kennel for the holidays. It depends on where you live and what your budget on what is the best option. When Angel arrived, I spent months trying to find pasture for her, it was all in vain. The former owners kindly allow me to keep on his holding, but most people who sell or give a horse does not want to do it. Get ready for a lot of time and monitor any telephone legwork vacant area around their paddock. Look for a field that is well fenced, has a job through the water or the inflow of water, and preferably some form of protection from extreme weather conditions. This could be as simple as a fence or barrier. We note also the poisonous plants such as hemlock, button, oak or foxglove, and any debris such as cans, broken glass or hidden areas. These can damage the horse.Now that your horse is a place to stay, asks what I think of him. A horse grazing has less need of a stable of horses, but require extra power, such as hay and oats during the winter, and a salt lick, especially during the summer. What your horse feed depends on the amount of work they are doing, what they temperament, and their status, career advice, then, should be obtained. A stable of horses, based on what I think you need a larger supply of hay, dry beans and pellets. An apple or a carrot is also good for your horse, if you stall or pasture. When the power of a carrot, cut lengthwise, and make sure that small parts that can choke move. Remember that the water fresh and abundant as a horse can drink up to 55 liters per day.Now lodging and food for the health of your horse is the next priority to ensure their happiness and enjoyment. To this end, the horse will be cared for regularly, Worm and be seen by a farrier.Grooming:   A horse to pasture takes less than a toilet stall of horses, because the fat in the shield to protect the climate. The greater the care needed as a basis to collect their hooves to remove the stones, which can cause pain or lameness, and to remove mud and manure, a brush with a curry comb to remove the mud, and the combing of hair and tail to remove knots and strange. Brushing a horse, use very strong that he won? Do not tickle him. Horses are sensitive, as our feet. If a horse starts shaking becomes restless or a particular haircut is a signal that could difficult terrain, and could result in a? Refund? pinch of horse.To select helmets, standing beside his horse, running his hand through the back of your leg. Most of the horses leg to raise you. Keep hooves firmly and choose from heel to toe, avoiding the area of soft frog (half triangular piece). There is much more in the bathroom, but these bases will ensure a happy horse comfortable. It will also provide confidence that the work on his horse. How can you get the assurance and knowledge you can move on to other areas.Worming:   It is essential to periodically, every six to eight weeks. Horses can ingest worm through the grass and hay they eat, so that the cleaning of manure in the paddock helps to stop the spread of the worm eggs and other parasites. Your veterinarian should be consulted for the size of the dose and frequency, as they vary by sex, age and status (eg pregnancy) of horse.Farrier (Blacksmith)   Your horse will be seen by a farrier every six to eight weeks so that their hooves trimmed. If the horse is then you may need to wear loose shoes or shoes fixed or replaced. The lack of regular hoof care can lead to lameness, potentially resulting permanent injury. I like their hooves in human growth, nails and prone to chip, break, crack or split. If the horse is mounted, often on hard surfaces, shoes are required to wear helmets is not too quickly.After above, only the basic needs of your horse was cured. There is a lot more, but as with my experience can be gained as to go forward. There is something that I have? It is not contested and exercising, or riding, the horse horse.Some can come with their own team or a horse-owner can have some 'gear that can lend, lease, or buy. The minimum that is required is a wire lead and a muzzle so that you can take your horse and tie. For horseback riding, president sets are available at a reasonable price, but not least, as always, until the most expensive. Speak with your local Saddler will help unravel some 'confusion of the need and style of seat size, thickness, size, skin type and treatment. A key issue that will have to invest in a good riding hull. I advise the new second-hand so that it can guarantee their safety was not compromised. Lunge whip and a rope to ride the exercise is not good for your horse too. Use a low cost of purchase towrope the service station as Lunge rope, so look for alteatives to expensive custom items. Lunge whip is not terribly expensive saddlers.Horse in care is an aspect of the satisfaction of owning a horse. I hope to share the joy of horse ownership and the creation of a link between the horse and the rider who is as caring for your dream.Belinda Osgood is a full-time writer working from home in a small rural town in the South Island of New Zealand. Her passions are animals, crafts and rock-hounding. This article has been filed in connection with which it is a site for Pet Forums.