Guide to Equine General Care

This guide provides you with a basic understanding of the general care necessary to take good care of your horse.  Owning a horse means taking of the horse's needs on a daily basis. For many horse owners, the caretaking activites are very satisfying and rewarding.

As a horse owner, you must be prepared to deal with tasks related to four major factors:

• Controlling and managing the horse's environment
• Taking care of the horse's physical needs
• Keeping to a schedule or routine that works for you and your horse
• Providing basic care to keep your horse healthy and active.

This guide focuses on essential and basic information that every equine owner should know.  For more in-depth understanding, visit our Health Center for additional topics that relate to your horse's welfare, read one or more blogs on general horse care, or visit our general care forum where you can discuss and learn more from other horse owners.