Basic Horse Care

These FAQs will answer your questions about basic food, shelter, costs, necessary equipment, alternatives to ownership and the time it takes to care for your first horse or pony.

A quick checklist of things you must do to keep your horse or pony healthy and happy, by the day, week, month, and year. Hrse care througout the year.

How to care for your older senior horse. Tips on sheltering, feeding, health and riding or work load. Learn how to care for your older horse.

Horse care isn't cheap. Find out the costs of keeping a horse. Here's a breakdown of the daily costs of horse care.

Learn how to tie a quick release knot to safely tie your horse or pony. This step-by-step pictorial will show you how to tie a quick release knot.

Care for your horse after you ride. Learn what to do when you have finished riding your horse or pony. How to unsaddle, cool out, and groom a horse after it has been ridden so it is clean and comfortable.

Does my horse need a companion? I can only afford one horse. What should I do? Find tips for providing companions for your horse.

Learn how to ensure the safety of horse and handler when tying to posts, in cross ties, in trailers, at shows, and in the stable.

I've made a list of all the horse quizzes I've created so it's easy for you to find them. Have fun!

Save money with these tips for budget horse care. Learn how you can keep costs lower and still take good care of your horse with these money saving tips for horse owners.

Here are some tips for blanketing your horse, especially during the cold weather. Learn how to prevent belly straps from undoing, leg strap snaps from sticking, chaffing and more.

Do you know how to safely bring your horse in from the pasture, saddle up, and then cool out and put your horse away after a ride? Test your safety and horse care knowledge with the What Comes Next Quiz.

Does my horse need a companion? I can only afford one horse. What should I do? Find readers'tips for providing companions for your horse.

Prevent mice, chipmunks, birds, frogs and other animals from drowning in your horse's or pony's drinking water trough. This quick fix helps prevent polluted trough water and accidental small wild animal deaths.

Guidelines for staying safe while working with horses. Safety recommendations for horse and pony handling. Stay safe while working with your horse or pony.

Save money with these tips for budget horse care from About Horses Readers. Learn how you can keep costs lower and still take good care of your horse with these money saving tips for horse owners.

Readers offer their tips for tying your horse safely in every situation. Learn how to ensure the safety of horse and handler when tying to posts, in cross ties, in trailers, at shows, and in the stable.

Older horses make great first horses for beginners. Learn how to provide the best care for your senior horse with information on shelter, feed and dental care.

How to determine how much concentrated feeds or grains your horse should be getting.