basic horse care
December 28th, 2009
Horses, like humans, have basic needs. They don’t need to be housed in a fancy stall with the best of everything. They are actually happiest when placed in a natural environment where they can move around, graze and socialize freely.
At the very least, basic horse care should include:
~Unlimited supply of fresh clean water and access to minerals and salt
~Grass for grazing or equivalent amount of good quality hay
~A dry clean area to lie down and shelter from bad weather
~Safe fencing and a pasture that is free from hazards like holes, rusty farm machinery, etc.
~Companionship with another horse, donkey, mule or pony
~Daily monitoring for injury and illness