Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Horses require a lot of care and attention. This guide will help you learn how to look after your horse by showing you simple steps to make your horse happy and healthy!

Steps

1. 1 Every day when you go out for a horse ride, the horse needs to be cleaned. First, check from head to toe that the horse has no swelling or cuts. Small scratches are not dangerous as long as they are not too deep or too large.
2. 2 After checking the horse, start brushing. It is necessary to brush the horse with a stiff brush, comb its mane and tail, brush the hooves.
3. 3 Then you should go to the saddle and bridle. Put a saddle cloth over the horse first. Then place the saddle on it. Fasten the girth and check the fit of the saddle. Then put the bridle over the horse's head and insert the bit into its mouth. If the horse jerks his head up, either call for help from a taller person, or put your hand on the horse's forehead and put on the bridle already. Check all harnesses and get the horse to a place where it can be ridden.
4. 4 Check the girth again. Some horses expand their ribcage when putting on the saddle. Lower your stirrups. Both stirrups should be about the length of your arm. Sit astride a horse.
5. 5 Exercise is very important! With its help, the horse keeps itself in shape. You can ride the horse for as long as you like, but increase the walking time gradually so that the horse does not become painful. If you plan to ride for more than two hours, remember to stop to allow the horse to drink and rest. Also make sure that the horse can handle constant riding in the enclosure normally. If you do this all the time, then in the stall, the horse can begin to walk in a circle.
6. 6 Remove the bridle from the horse and give it a drink. Never give too much to drink, or she may not feel well. If the horse is wet, consider dousing the horse with water (if the temperature is over 11 degrees Celsius). If you splash water on your horse, use a sweat scraper to remove excess moisture. If the horse is afraid of the hose, use a damp sponge to rinse it. Chances are it will roll, but that's okay!
7. 7 When you remove the saddle and saddlecloth from the horse, be sure to clean out the chest where the girth was. It is very important to clean the area as the horse can get wounds if not properly cared for. Press your body against the horse's body, as if you were lifting its hooves. Scrub lightly where the girth is located (usually there will be a trace of it). Don't scrape too hard. You can injure the horse.
8. 8 Take care of your horse's stall. Use sawdust, hay, or whatever works best for you. Take a pitchfork, a bucket and collect all the manure in it. Remove wet areas. You must remove all wet areas, as they can be the source of the most disgusting odor. However, a stall is not necessary for a horse to survive, it feels great in the pasture too!
9. 9 Make sure the horse has water and the water bucket is not dirty. Feed your horse as needed. Talk to the previous owner about how much and how often the horse should be fed. Try to keep your horse's diet as simple as possible (remember that anything wild horses eat is grass). Foods like grass, hay, and pure oats are good for horses and reduce the likelihood of colic. Make sure there is a decent sized field for the horse to feed on grass.

Tips

• Don't just ride your horse, but spend quality time with it. This will help you and your horse build a relationship of trust.
• Feed your horse the food it needs.
• When approaching a horse, make sure he can see you. It is preferable to approach slowly from the left.
• Never rush. If you rush, you can never develop a strong relationship with your horse. Make sure you have plenty of time to ride and groom your horse.
• From time to time, you can treat the horse with apples or carrots.
• Horses are kind and careful creatures (as long as you don't scare them), so be kind and loving with them as well, take your time.
• You should have free time every day, you should be able to think about your horse and its needs. Horses require a lot of love and care.

Warnings

• Never approach a skittish horse that is too exuberant for your experience.
• Wear reflective clothing when driving on roads at night.
• Never approach an unfamiliar horse without someone else with you.
• Never don't run around the horse!
• Always wear a helmet over your head when riding a horse.
• If you are still a child, never ride a horse without adult supervision.
• Make sure there are no ragweed, acorns and poisonous plants in the pasture, as eating them can make the horse sick.
• Never show your horse that you are nervous or scared, he will smell it and may start to indulge.
• Never make sudden movements or sounds, the horse may get scared and panic.
• Only walk behind the horse if you are too close to it for it to kick you with a good swing.

What do you need

• Halter
• Rope
• Care products (comb, hard brush, soft brush, hoof hook)
• Saddle and bridle
• Sweat cloth
• Place to ride
• Hose and water
• Cleaning equipment (shovel, bucket, pitchfork)
• Stable
• Food
• Trough
• Drinker
• Litter (straw, sawdust, etc.)
• Treats (apples, carrots, etc.)
• Rags
• Paddock or field
• Container with bandages, worms, etc. in case the horse gets hurt.
• Salt stone to keep the horse hydrated and colic.