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Caring for a horse is as much about preparation as it is about general maintenance. Discover how to take better care of foals and ponies with tips from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video series on pet care and equine basics.
There are 7 videos in this series:
When tacking a horse, begin by putting the saddle pad up to where the hair starts to grow on the withers and pull the saddle pad up into the gullet of the saddle. Attach the girth and put the reins on a horse when tacking with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse care and equine basics.
A first-aid kit for a horse should include a stethoscope, saline solution, bedizen scrubs, a roll of cotton and an antibacterial gel. Make a first-aid kit for equine emergencies with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse care and equine basics.
A horse's saddle should be cleaned to ensure the longevity of the tack, and cleaning requires water and basic glistering soap. Take good care of leathers when cleaning a saddle with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse care and equine basics.
When taking care of a foal, be sure to baby-proof the stall by getting rid of nails and any places that a horse can get a foot through. Use special feeders to help foals eat with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse care and equine basics.
When buying a pony, examine the temperament of the pony to ensure that it is calm, quiet and easy to deal with. Buy a pony that is well-proportioned and be sure to ride it first with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse care and equine basics.
A round pen is useful for starting young horses and teaching them how to lunge. Work in a small area where a young horse can be controlled with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse care and equine basics.
The best way to measure girth size, if measuring tape isn't available, is to try a couple of girths on after putting on the saddle. Avoid buying additional girths by measuring the first one correctly with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse care and equine basics.
Man has enjoyed a unique relationship with the horses on this planet. Horses have carried us into battle, bravely and without fear. They’ve helped us travel over long stretches of terrain. In some parts of the world, they still pull our farmer’s plows and carry our loads. They’ve been indispensable in herding and driving our cattle. The police have mounted horse patrols for crowd control situations in urban environments. No question, horses have proven to be well-suited for human life, expressing qualities of loyalty and bravery, responding to commands and usually having a calm, docile demeanor. In this free video series, an equestrian and horse riding coach provides tips for taking care of a horse. Learn how to tack a horse, how to clean a saddle and how to build a round pen. Take care of foals and ponies, measure girth size and put together an equine first-aid kit. Become a better horse owner with these tips on pet care and equine basics.
Mara Keith-Hunter Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. She rode in the Intercollegiate National Horse Show for both the University of Findlay and the University of Massachusetts on their English equestrian teams. Keith-Hunter received an associates degree in equine studies at the University of Findlay and a bachelor’s degree in equine business management at the University of Massachusetts. Part of the University of Findlay reserve national team two years in a row, Keith-Hunter individually earned both champion and reserve champion honors. Currently she teaches riding lessons and trains horses at Sycamore Stables in Amherst, Massachusetts.dkdk
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