Buying a horse is not only a significant investment of money but also an emotional investment – getting swept away by those big, soft eyes is just too easy! Finding the right horse for you is so very important and you should understand the legalities of making this kind of …
Owning a horse is like a dream come true, but what if you’re pressed for time? Or if it’s simply not practical for you to have your own horse at the moment? When you don’t have enough time to exercise your horse sufficiently or want to get some help with …
The world is full of terms and abbreviations used in equestrian jargon and in horse sale adverts. When you’re reading a horse sale ad, you should read it carefully and try to see what’s between the lines, because it’s often that which isn’t said that matters. Sellers will easily omit …
So, you’ve seen an advert for a horse that you’re interested in. What do you do next? Before picking up your phone or hovering your fingers over your keyboard to write an email to the vendor, put together a list of questions that will help you get the information you …
After you’ve enquired about the horse that you’re interested in and reviewed the answers you got from the seller, it’s time to decide if you want to see the horse. If so far, the horse seems like it could be the right one for you, make an appointment with the …
Once you’ve decided it’s time to buy a horse of your own, or you’ve already bought one, you’ll need to get some basic equipment for taking care of your horse. The special equipment you’ll need are the things directly related to caring for and riding or driving your horse. Although, …
Getting a new horse is super exciting (doesn’t matter if it’s your first one or your fifth one), but getting the new member to join your already existing herd can result in some tense moments. Horses are herd animals and you should always strive to have your horse live in …
Your horse is a herd animal and he needs the companionship of other herd animals. Without a herd – even a small one – your horse can’t help but feel stress as his physiology isn’t registering any herd members around. When your horse is stressed due to the lack of …
When you’re not just buying a horse for your children, but a family horse that can be used by the older kids or adults as well, you’re going to be looking at a smaller size horse or a sturdy pony. Ideally, you’re looking for a horse with an even temperament …
Kids who take riding lessons will very quickly begin to dream of a horse or pony of their own. If this is something that you can and want to commit to, you should make sure that you know the best way to buy a horse for your kids. Generally, when …
People are more interested in the elaborate hats worn by the spectators to the race track than what happens to racehorses once they’re not in the spotlight anymore. The racing industry is big business, valued at $115 billion globally. The Equine Fertility Unit conducted research into the industry and found …
Weight alone is not the only determining factor when choosing a horse that suits you. The size of your horse should be proportional to you and height as well as riding skills all need to be considered. The goal is to make the horse’s job as easy as possible and …
