Your horse is an animal that requires proper care: they require vaccinations, have to be groomed regularly, and have specific feeding needs. Often, caring for your horse can seem really complex, but if you keep learning and stay informed on all of the things you need to do for your horse, you can get your horse stable and healthy. Keep on reading to learn more about basic horse care!

Feeding

There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to how many times you should feed your horse. It all depends on the type of horse, their age, and their activity level. For example, some horses may need to be fed twice a day while others only need to be fed once per day. If you have more than one horse in your stable, it’s best to divide up the food so that each gets an equal amount.

When it comes to food, there are several different types available for sale at most pet stores and online retailers. Some owners choose to feed their horses packaged pellets while others opt for hay or other types of roughage that can be purchased from local farms or from online stores.

Grooming

Brushing your horse’s coat every day will help distribute natural oils throughout the hair and keep him well-groomed and looking sharp. It will also help keep dirt from accumulating on his coat and keep him clean while he’s outside in the elements. You should brush him at least once per day, but if he has been sweating or rolling around in the dirt, you should brush him more than once per day until he is clean again.

Brushing your horse’s teeth helps prevent tartar buildup and bad breath (and if you have ever had a toothache, you know how important it is to take care of your own dental hygiene). Your vet can tell you what kind of toothpaste to use for brushing your horse’s teeth—just make sure it doesn’t contain any alcohol!

Hooves

This part also falls into grooming, however, I wanted to dedicate more attention to it. Hoof care is one of the most important aspects of horse ownership. It’s also something that can be a little bit scary for new owners. But there are some basic guidelines you can follow to make sure your horse always has clean, healthy hooves.

First and foremost, you should always have at least one pair of good quality clippers on hand—and make sure they’re sharp! Dull clippers can cause more damage than good here, so make sure you check them regularly and replace them if necessary.

Next, you’ll want to get yourself a hoof pick or other hoof cleaning tool, depending on what kind of surface your horse has. Some horses’ feet are smoother than others, so if yours falls into this category, a simple hoof pick will do the trick. If your horse has a rough surface or is prone to getting mud stuck in his or her feet, however, you may need something more aggressive such as a wire brush or even a brush with metal bristles.

You’ll also need some kind of disinfectant—preferably one that doesn’t irritate their skin but still kills germs effectively—to wash away any dirt.

Equestrians love their horses and try to do everything to ensure their horses are safe and comfortable. That’s why we are constantly looking for new apps they can use. While it can be easy to get overwhelmed with the variety of apps available—from horse riding apps to weight control apps, you’ll find all the best ones right here in this post.

Equilab Equestrian Tracker

This app is great for all horse owners, whether you’re a competitive rider or just a hobbyist who wants to make sure your four-legged friend is healthy, happy, and safe.

For competitive riders, this app can help you track the progress of your horses’ fitness and performance. You can use it to keep track of your horses’ heart rates, speeds, distances, and more—all while saving time at shows by not having to manually record these stats on paper forms. This means that you’ll be able to focus on what really matters: winning!

Equus Note

This is one of the best equestrian apps for keeping track of your horses and their health. It’s essentially a digital notebook for your horse, with a ton of features that will help you keep track of all the important things about your horse. It allows you to take notes on each horse’s health, including their weight, diet, medications and supplements. It also has a calendar where you can schedule appointments or events like competitions or shows. It also allows users to create lists of supplies needed for each horse and then share those lists with other people who are involved with them. In addition, it comes with a feature that lets users contact veterinarians directly from within the app if there’s an emergency (or just for general questions).

Horse Chat

If you’re looking for an easier way to connect with other horse owners, this is one of the best equestrian apps available today. Horse Chat allows users to connect with people all over the world who have similar interests in horses through live chat rooms.

What3Words

If you’re not familiar with What3Words, it’s a system that divides the world into a lot of (well, actually 50+ trillion!) 3m x 3m squares.

This means that wherever you are in the world—whether you’re at home or on vacation—you’ll never have to worry about getting lost again.

And it works for horses too! If you want to take your horse on a ride through the woods, find them a field where they can graze freely without ever having to worry about getting lost or running into other horses (or people), you can do that with the help of this amazing app. 

TestPro British Dressage

TestPro British Dressage has everything you need to make your riding experience a success, including the ability to track your horse’s performance, videos on how to train your horse, and even some fun games that will keep you entertained when you’re not riding.

The app’s sleek design makes it easy to navigate through all of its features. You can use it on its own or with other apps from TestPro, which means you’ll be able to get more out of your training program by using multiple tools at once.

It’s also great because it helps build confidence in both rider and horse—something that is not easy to do when you’re working with such large animals!

As a horse owner, I know all too well how expensive tack can be. Even if you have a wonderful local tack shop that offers discounts to regulars, it’s never fun to buy more than you need. To help you avoid this pitfall, I’ve put together a quick guide outlining the essential equipment for any rider. 

Riding helmet

Riding helmets are intended to protect the wearer in case of an accident, as well as prevent injury from low-hanging branches or tree limbs. Head protection should be one of your top priorities when purchasing riding gear and equipment for both your own safety and that of your horse.

There are many different types of helmets available today including:

• Open face – with no facial coverage, most common type used for trail riding and pleasure riding

• Modular – with chin bar that comes off allowing air flow through mesh panels which prevents overheating during hotter months 

• Full face – similar appearance to open face but covers all sides including mouth area. It is best for jumping due to added protection around lower jaw area

• Hockey style – almost identical shape as hockey helmet except has padding inside instead of hard plastic shell like hockey skates do so they’re more comfortable while still providing good protection if you fall off unexpectedly

Boots, or chaps and paddock boots

One of the first items on the list are your riding boots. If you’re riding in cold weather, you’ll want to wear these over your jeans or breeches. They’ll keep you warm while still allowing freedom of movement.

Chaps are a type of leather boot that can be used for showing as well as riding. Chaps are usually worn by those who plan to show their horse at events like county fairs.

Breeches or jodhpurs

Breeches or jodhpurs are a type of riding apparel worn by both men and women when riding, showing, or doing other equestrian activities. They can be used over long underwear  or shorts. You may want to wear breeches when you’re first learning how to ride because they make it easier to position yourself in the saddle. However, if you’re an experienced rider who just wants something more comfortable than jeans while on your horse, then wearing pants might be better suited for your needs.

Girth or cinch

The girth is a strap that goes around the horse’s belly. The cinch is a strap that goes around the horse’s belly and the saddle, so it can be used for both English and Western saddles. However, if you are riding an English saddle, you’ll want to use a girth instead of a cinch because they are designed differently and function differently.

An English saddle is a type of saddle used for riding horses. This saddle is typically used in horse shows and equestrian events such as show jumping, dressage, eventing and fox hunting.

A western saddle is wider than an English saddle, and is designed to sit with your legs forward, knees bent. It’s also designed to keep you in the saddle for long periods of time.