Horse Care

A horse will require routine care, exercise and a commitment to look after it including the provision of veterinary treatment if the horse becomes ill. This can be costly and there are a variety of insurance companies that offer insurance cover for horses to cover veterinary fees in the case of accident or illness.

Horse Equipment and Clothing
Information about horse equipment and clothing.

Horse And Equipment Security
Information about security of horse and equipment.

Caring For A Grass Kept Horse
Information about caring for a horse kept at grass.

Caring For A Stabled Kept Horse
Information about caring for a horse kept stabled.

Keeping A Horse At Livery
Advice on choosing a livery yard and information on the different types of livery.

Horse Body Weight
How to weigh a horse and an approximate guide to a horse's body weight by height.

Feeding Horses
Information about feeding horses, types of feed for horses, feeding times, quantities and ratios.

Horse Health
Information about normal vital signs for a horse, horse illnesses and diseases.