How to Prepare for a New Pony
Make sure you have a hat (to the correct standard) and all other safety gear you will need for the level of riding you will be doing. , Ensure that you have appropriate accommodation for your animal., Buy or acquire tools needed to clean up after...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure you have a hat (to the correct standard) and all other safety gear you will need for the level of riding you will be doing.
Remember that different horses live in different conditions e.g. some may live outside all year round and others need permanent stabling.
A horse needs between one and one and a half acres of space in a field.
Horses are also herd animals and should have company at all times.
Remember that irrespective of the accommodation all animals need a plentiful supply of clean water and food.
It is best to find a stable yard in your area with people who can help you and this will provide company for your horse. , These should be in good condition as they will hopefully last a long time. , Brushes, combs, plaiting gear, shampoos, fly sprays, and so on.
It is also useful to get grooming boxes so that everything is accessible and easy to carry., Even if they are un-clipped and live in a stable 24/7 they will still need warm rugs for cold weather., from the previous owner, it may be useful to get spares, or anything you think you need but don't have., Lunging gear, traveling gear (although your new horse should come with some), fancy training items, lots of supplements, competition gear, etc.
Most of this stuff is not needed right away but if you keep the horse you WILL need it in the future., Remember to get spares since horses can stand on or chew anything left with them overnight. , You should begin with what your horse's previous owners used to use and only gradually swap over to something else if you need to.
The feed your horse will require is dependent on the horse's weight and the type and amount of work that they do so always check the bag of feed or supplier for more information. , An equine first aid kit is essential and although other people may have one on hand for emergencies it's best to be prepared!, Contact the farrier beforehand to check prices etc. as any horse will need to see a farrier approx. once every 4-6 weeks regardless of whether it is shod. -
Step 2: Ensure that you have appropriate accommodation for your animal.
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Step 3: Buy or acquire tools needed to clean up after your animal such as a sweeping brush
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Step 4: shavings fork and wheelbarrow.
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Step 5: Get all the cleaning equipment for your horse that you need.
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Step 6: Get all the rugs you will need for your horse.
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Step 7: Although you may be getting tack
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Step 8: head collars
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Step 9: boots etc.
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Step 10: You may find that over the course of owning a horse you start to pick up odds and ends.
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Step 11: Acquire hay nets and separate buckets for food and water for your animal.
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Step 12: Buy feed for your horse that is good quality.
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Step 13: Get a first aid kit.
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Step 14: Check that you have access to emergency numbers for a vet and farrier.
Detailed Guide
Remember that different horses live in different conditions e.g. some may live outside all year round and others need permanent stabling.
A horse needs between one and one and a half acres of space in a field.
Horses are also herd animals and should have company at all times.
Remember that irrespective of the accommodation all animals need a plentiful supply of clean water and food.
It is best to find a stable yard in your area with people who can help you and this will provide company for your horse. , These should be in good condition as they will hopefully last a long time. , Brushes, combs, plaiting gear, shampoos, fly sprays, and so on.
It is also useful to get grooming boxes so that everything is accessible and easy to carry., Even if they are un-clipped and live in a stable 24/7 they will still need warm rugs for cold weather., from the previous owner, it may be useful to get spares, or anything you think you need but don't have., Lunging gear, traveling gear (although your new horse should come with some), fancy training items, lots of supplements, competition gear, etc.
Most of this stuff is not needed right away but if you keep the horse you WILL need it in the future., Remember to get spares since horses can stand on or chew anything left with them overnight. , You should begin with what your horse's previous owners used to use and only gradually swap over to something else if you need to.
The feed your horse will require is dependent on the horse's weight and the type and amount of work that they do so always check the bag of feed or supplier for more information. , An equine first aid kit is essential and although other people may have one on hand for emergencies it's best to be prepared!, Contact the farrier beforehand to check prices etc. as any horse will need to see a farrier approx. once every 4-6 weeks regardless of whether it is shod.
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