This is a really hard question, mostly because there are so many possibilities and never one easy answer.
Let’s break it down: If it works, it’s usually a good idea.
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The Truth about Horses and Water
How much water should a horse drink? Depending on who you talk to, horses should drink anywhere from 5–12 gallons of water per day. And, since a horse’s stomach can only hold 2–3 gallons of water or food at any given moment, that amount is spread out over the course of the day. So, taking an average of 8.5 gallons a day, with …
Just Bought a Horse?
So you just bought a horse. Now what? If this is your first horse you probably have nothing but a horse and maybe a halter. Well here’s a list of the essentials. Go to the store and spend more money. If you bought a horse you probably have more than you know what to do with anyway so you might …
Feeding
Good lord this is a hard one. Once again remember the incomparably smart words of my better half: “I’m a firm believer in whatever works….” –CA Here’s the basic breakdown: How much food? ~2% of the horse’s body weight per day in total feed. What kind? This is where it really gets sticky. But basically for a plain ol’ trail horse alfalfa …
Helmet, Rope, Boot
HelmetTroxel Sport It’s really hard to know where to start when looking for your first helmet. There are a lot of companies that sell ’em so if your looking for an inexpensive, good looking and safe helmet . . . The Troxel Sport is my suggestion. The Sierra and Legacy Gold are also good helmets but for a first time helmet, the Sport should do …
Western Saddles
2 Things… When looking at western saddles, people can get overwhelmed with options. Trail, endurance, roper, show, reining, cutting, shooting, barrel racing, ranch, training. 7/8, 3/4, full. Semi-Quarter Horse, Full Quarter Horse… 1) Does it fit the horse? Most important. Too many people buy a saddle because they love the look of it or the feel of it when they …