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I’m planning on getting a horse, I would like to know what breed(s) of horses would be good for a first timer like me? I’ve ridden English saddle and i love it, which breed of horse would be good with that too? And also, what would sum up all of the costs in preparing for all the necessities in getting a horse?

My horse, Misty, Is Black and Has a perfect lightning bolt on her forehead. Usually horses just have some squiggles on their forhead, but she has a perfect lightning bolt. And shes kind of frisky and jumps around and is kind of wild. Does the bolt mean something?

I’m going out of town for just a few days overnight. I’ve never left my horses before and need to find someone to care for them while I’m gone. I’ve seen some ads for horse/farm sitters, but what questions do I ask the person, and how do I find out if they are reliable and trustworthy?

Deciding to own a horse is a major decision and a big commitment. Not just financial, but there is the time commitment to consider as a horse needs caring for 365 days a year. Among other things, there is the concern of where to keep it and who will look after it when you’re on holiday, ill, working late etc. Horses are not like having a cat or a dog, as most people will happily feed and walk a dog while you are on holiday but a horse?! Most people would run a mile, not because they don’t like horses, but because they are harder to look after, take more time and are generally more expensive to fix if something goes wrong.

The first decision that needs to be made once you have decided to have a horse is where to keep it. Some of us don’t have the option to keep our horses by our house and therefore livery yards offer a solution. Some liveries offer a ‘full’ livery service others a ‘part’ or ‘DIY’ (Do It Yourself) service. Choosing a livery yard suitable for you and your horse might depend on the type of service best suited to your needs, where your friends are or just simply down to location. Other people might be fortunate enough to keep their horse at their own property.

Wherever you keep your horse, there will be times when you need help from someone to care for you’re your horse. Whether it’s just to feed him 1 night or to do everything for 2 weeks, at some point you will need a hand and whom will you ask? For those using a full livery service this shouldn’t be a problem but for the rest of us finding help can be tricky, especially help that is competent and reliable.

Some people might temporally move their horse to a livery yard that offers a full livery service. However getting a stable on a yard when you need it might not be that easy, so travelling even further away from home might be necessary. This option can be stressful for your horse, especially if he doesn’t settle well or is a bit nervy. Others might relay on friends or other horse owners but what happens if something goes wrong? What if that person can’t make it and if the horse is injured who pays for the vet bill? This option can lead to favours been owed or friendship frayed.

So what’s the solution?

A professional mobile livery service.

Leave your horse where it is. No stress for your horse, no stress for you. Have a Mobile Livery come to care for your horse.

A Mobile Livery Service brings the services of a typical full livery to you and your horse so the horse doesn’t move and you don’t keep risking friendships or replying on family. Mobile liveries are operated by freelance grooms or horse sitters and are a professional horse care service. Whenever you are going away or are tied up with life commitments a mobile livery will come to your horse and provide all the care he needs. You won’t have the hassle of finding a livery yard with a spare stable or the inconvenience of transporting and your horse won’t get stressed by changing his routine. You can leave your horse exactly where he is and nothing will change for him. He won’t even know your not there!

Mobile livery, freelance grooms and horse sitters are all horse care professionals, caring for all types of horses and yards is what they have been trained to do. They will have equine qualifications and should be CRB checked, but most importantly will have *insurance so if something does go wrong everyone, including your horse should be protected.

Remember to always find out about the person you are leaving your horse with read more advice on what to look for at http://www.kirstyshorses.com/blog/ or locate someone to care for your horse at http://www.kirstyshorses.com

So when life gets busy or you’re going away and you need someone to care for your horse, think of the easiest solution and that’s leave your horse where it is and have a professional mobile livery come to you. Hassle free, worry free, SIMPLE.

*insurance covers my change from company to company, you should always check what the person you are using is insured for.

Author: Kirsty Rickett
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A horse in my barn recently broke its leg by kicking a board in the paddock, and had to be put down. How can I prevent this from happening to other horses?

If you already have an entrance into the joys and skills of horseback riding, the thought of owning your own horse has surely crossed your mind by now. Many people say horses are addictive, and after they get into your blood, it’s impossible to get them out. Owning a horse, however, is a serious step to take, and if you aren’t ready, I hope you will know it by the end of this article, and have the wisdom to forebear owning a horse for which you aren’t ready.

You’ve probably already come up with your own list of advantages of horse ownership. You can ride when you wish, and the entire well-being of your horse is in your hands. The riding and the pride of ownership, however, is the easy part. A horse is a much greater responsibility than a cat or a tank of fish.

Owning a horse is still expensive to most people, and the cost of buying the animal is only the first expense. Your yearly tab will include the cost of food, a farrier to shoe or trim your horse’s hooves, the vet, and the riding equipment. Depending, however, on your home surroundings, you may find it will either cost extra or save some money to keep your horse at boarding stable for a monthly fee.

The costs involved in owning a horse would be halved if only it were a matter of a cash outlay. In fact, it also requires a significant dedication of time and effort spent with your animal.

If you will be stabling your horse, you’re the one feeding, grooming, and cleaning the stall. The later task will be absolutely essential to a healthy, not to mention happy family members and neighbors. Your horse will depend on you for every necessity including its food, water, companionship, and, of course, exercise. It’s inevitable, then, that you make your horse a priority in your new life. You may have to forgo some of those invitations to parties and hanging with friends as you had in the past. Kicking back after work may not happen as quickly with an animal that’s waited for your company all day. The weather might be unpleasant for days on end, but you will still need to exercise your horse. When it’s time for vacation, you’ll have to arrange for a horse sitter while you are away. The space on which your horse boards will need upkeep from time to time. Bear in mind, too, that most horses have a life span of 30 years or more. For the duration of years left of your horse’s life, you will be the one to feed, water, care and exercise him most everyday.

Before you say yes to owning a horse, think long and hard about whether you really want to take all this on. A horse is a wonderful animal to add to your life, but it is a large animal with a range of specific, often daily needs. I would not want anyone to have to give up the pleasure of horseback riding. You may already be aware of some of the alternatives to ownership including horse sharing, horse loaning, or horse leasing. Read through these words several times. Then, if you can, come up with your own list of reasons a horse of your own would be so worth the added financial and personal responsibilities.

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I’m getting a horse and I need to know what to feed it and how much to feed it. What preportion of a horses diet should be hay/haylege and what would the cost of feeding a horse be per month?

Often people are under the misinterpretation that you simply need to control the head in order to control the horse. This is why you need to use a lead rope or bridle in order to teach a horse how to stop and start. However, do you know how you can control a horse if you don’t have a lead rope or bridle? If you have ever spent time chasing a horse around a pasture you have likely wondered this.

You can learn to control you horses mind through a process known as natural horse training. If you control a horses mind there will be no worry about losing control no matter what situation you are in with the horse. Natural training is a specific discipline that has to be done properly in order to achieve success.

When you use the term discipline for natural horse training it is important to realize this doesn’t mean obedience or punishment, but rather means you are focusing on calm compliance from the horse. In order to have a horse that is a good follower you need a trainer that has good discipline and self-control. This way the horse will be able to willingly follow you lead.

To have this done successfully natural horse training requires trainers to focus on developing a pattern and providing the horse with a safe and comfortable environment. This description makes natural training seem easy, but it is actually difficult to become successful with this horse training method.

The first step in this horse training method is to get your horse to pay attention to you. To do this you also need to pay complete attention to your horse and what they do without allowing distractions to get in the way.

Make sure you place yourself in a place where you are able to focus and concentrate. If it isn’t possible to do this for long periods then you should start in small durations of at least ten minutes and then increase the length of time.

It is important to focus on your horse and the feedback they provide. What signals are the ears and eyes sending you? What does their breathing tell you? How is the horse reacting and how does this compare to other times? This will help you to determine what triggers your horse to pay attention to you so you can get them to focus on you and do what you want willingly.

Relaxation and rhythm are the two keys to natural horse training. The moment you go near the horse you need to make sure, you are making rhythmic movements. Even as you approach the stall, you should have relaxed movements. You should also pay careful attention to your breathing. Your horse is going to be carefully watching your actions and if you are tense, they can sense it. This is why relaxation and rhythm are vital should something unusual or unplanned happen later.

When you use these two simple steps, you can start having success with natural horse training. Although you shouldn’t become discouraged if things don’t go well on the first day or week of training. It can sometimes take several months before horses can learn to use a non-predatory system of learning. While the name is natural horse training this doesn’t mean it happens naturally for all trainers and horses.

Sheryll Walker is a horse training enthusiast, helping numbers of people to learn Secrets of Training Horses.

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Author: Sheryll Walker
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