Looking after a horse can be one of the most challenging and yet rewarding experiences of your life. One thing you learn early on is that everyone seems to have a different approach to horse care and it can be difficult to know who to believe. This site aims to be a simple, easy to understand, no nonsense guide to looking after a horse.

A Shavings Fork & Stable Brush
Whilst my family has cared for horses for generations, what you’re about to read is based on my personal experiences over the last 10 years as a new horse rider and owner. It’s been a voyage of discovery and I’m enjoying sharing everything I’ve learned. Click on the images to go to the different sections of Basic-Horse-Care.com

Exercise – Advice on exercising your horse including hacking on roads or bridleways and lunging. Read More…

Grooming – Advice for looking after your horse including picking out feet, washing, brushing, clipping and mane maintenance. Read More…

Health – Advice on the health of your horse including regular worming and when to call a vet. Read More…

Showing – Advice on preparing your horse for showing including plaiting your horse’s mane for dressage and how to clean your tack. Read More…

Stabling – Advice on all aspects of your horses home, including how to choose a livery yard, mucking out stables and surviving snowy weather. Read More…

Buying and Selling – Advice on what to consider when buying a horse, or selling one. Top tips so you won’t be caught out and end up with the wrong horse. Read More…

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