| Caring for a pet is one thing but for a horse that is a | | | | saddle and girdle comfortable enough. |
| big thing. A horse requires utmost care and attention. | | | | 4. You want those body toned and what better way |
| You need to focus and give him/her a portion of your | | | | to do it is through Exercise. Ride your horse for at |
| time. Do not worry for first time horse owners; this | | | | least two hours but make sure you give him enough |
| would be a great experience. You will discover a lot of | | | | water breaks and rest. |
| things and learn new things as well. Taking care of a | | | | 5. Remember that too much water can make them |
| horse might be a big task but with the few tips and | | | | sick. Monitor their water intake, do not go overboard! |
| tricks handed to you, you will be sure to breeze | | | | 6. Whether it is stables or stall, it is still your horse's |
| through the caring process and just enjoy yourselves. | | | | home. Make it comfortable as much as possible. You |
| Tips and Tricks for Horse Care need not to be tedious | | | | can use wood shavings or straws. Put a bucket ready |
| but it will surely be fun. | | | | with clean water just in case. Be sure to clean up |
| 1. Riding your horse is not only a great experience but | | | | since dirt infested stables will be sure to accumulate |
| also helpful. It is a form of exercise but before that, it is | | | | germs and diseases. |
| good to check the condition of your horse from to | | | | 7. Prepare clean water and food. Feed them regularly |
| bottom. Remember that horses need to be groomed | | | | and make sure they have green patch of grass they |
| and taken care of. Look for scrapes or cuts and mend | | | | can grazed on. |
| them quickly. | | | | 8. Make friends with your horse. It shows that you |
| 2. Another part of grooming is brushing your horse's | | | | care and so that you will get to know him/her more. |
| luxurious mane and tail. Be sure to use a fine brush to | | | | Be ready with treats to please your horse. |
| deal with those tangles and make sure to pick out that | | | | Taking care is an enjoyable process. You just need to |
| dirt. | | | | take it as a fun task rather than an obligatory thing to |
| 3. Before riding your horse, make sure the saddle and | | | | do. Love your horses and they will surely reward you |
| girdle are properly placed. You do not want them too | | | | with affection and attention too. |
| tight or too loose. Also check if your horse finds the | | | | |