| Before you start taking Beginner Horseback Riding | | | | his hooves. |
| Lessons, it's good know how to take care of the | | | | Daily exercise - Horses need to get daily exercise. |
| basic health of your horse. Here you will find | | | | This doesn't mean that you have to ride your |
| some horse care tips that are geared toward the | | | | horse every day. Playing in a paddock is fine, too. |
| rider taking beginner horseback riding lessons. | | | | If your horse does not get the proper amount of |
| There are many different horse breeds with | | | | exercise, his bone strength can be reduced over |
| different riding styles, but all horses require the | | | | time. So, enjoy horsing around when you're taking |
| same basic health care to stay in optimum | | | | beginner horseback riding lessons. |
| condition. It does not make a difference if you | | | | Regular Check-Ups - Develop a client relationship |
| just ride your horse occasionally or if your horse | | | | with a qualified veterinarian prior to an emergency |
| competes at the national level. All horses need the | | | | situation. Routine health visits by a vet can |
| proper feeding, grooming, exercise and regular | | | | accomplish this. Make sure their teeth are |
| check-ups from your veterinarian in order to stay | | | | examined at least once a year. Your vet should |
| in top condition. | | | | also make sure that your horse is current with all |
| Feeding - Proper feeding is most important to | | | | vaccinations. Also make sure your horse is on a |
| keep a horse happy & healthy. Your horse | | | | de-worming program. A horse should be |
| needs good quality hay and/or grain every day. | | | | de-wormed 4-6 times a year. Hooves should be |
| Your vet can tell you how much and what feed is | | | | trimmed regularly. Contact a qualified farrier |
| best for your horse. It depends on his size, breed, | | | | (horseshoer) to do this. Remember to clean and |
| age, and activity level. Fresh water should be a | | | | check the hooves regularly (when you groom the |
| vital part of your horse's diet. So, before taking | | | | horse). When taking beginner horseback riding |
| beginner horseback riding lessons, make sure your | | | | lessons, riding a healthy horse is (of course) far |
| horse is well fed. | | | | more enjoyable than a frail looking, sick horse. |
| Grooming - Horses need to be groomed regularly, | | | | Knowing and following through these basic horse |
| preferably daily. This will keep his coat & skin | | | | health tips will ensure that your horse is happy |
| healthy. Part of your daily grooming routine should | | | | and healthy. If you're taking beginner horseback |
| include cleaning your horse's legs & hooves. | | | | riding lessons, riding a healthy, well fed horse will |
| This will insure that your horse's feet stay free of | | | | certainly add to your success! |
| disease and that no foreign objects are stuck in | | | | |