Equestrian sport is now back in fashion. Sometimes newly made owners do not think about the standards for keeping a horse. The rules that govern this issue are not known to everyone. In order for communication with the horse to bring joy to the owner, you need to choose a healthy and obedient individual. This is easy to do if you follow simple rules.
Horse purchase
The acquisition of a large animal is a crucial step. It is necessary to calculate in advance how much the maintenance of the horse will cost. Content rules also need to be studied in advance. The owners are fully responsible for the fate of the animal. Caring for him is not easy, but if the decision is made, then you need to choose the right horse, since now there are many scammers in this market.
The best option would be to rent a horse for a while, to take a closer look at it and weigh its capabilities. If this is not possible, then the animal will have to buy immediately. What is worth paying special attention to? On the appearance and health of the animal. You do not need to believe in fairy tales about the fact that the horse only limped today, and tomorrow everything will pass. The animal must be active and friendly. Beginners should not get restive mares.
Be sure to try to walk with a horse on a leash. Pay attention to how she goes. Does it obey? Not limping? It’s best to hire an experienced horse owner or veterinarian who specializes in farm animals. Choose a breeder who cares about his reputation, this will reduce the likelihood of cheating.
How to transport a horse from another farm?
Moving is stress for any animal. To minimize it, you must follow the rules for the transport of horses. A week before the trip, past owners should gradually reduce the diet of the animal and reduce the intensity of physical activity. It is advisable to transport horses in horse carriers that are equipped in a special way.
Buy a few halters and other ammunition in advance. Anything can happen on the road, so it’s best to have an extra set of equipment. Take along hay, at the rate of 10-20 kg per horse. Remember to grab a veterinary medicine cabinet; some drugs may be needed on the go. Pre-record the phone numbers of veterinarians who will consult remotely if an urgent need arises.
The owners must provide the buyer with a certificate of form F1. She is ordered at the state veterinary clinic. She gives the right to transport a horse. Also, this certificate will be necessary when registering the animal for veterinary registration. From it you can find out when and what vaccinations were given, whether treatments were carried out, etc.
Meet the Veterinarian
All horse owners know that a pet needs to be shown to the doctor several times a year. You also need to familiarize yourself with the veterinary rules for horses and follow them. On the territory of the economy, it is necessary to fight rodents and flies. When working with horses, it is important to observe the rules of personal hygiene.
Veterinary products should be stored so that they are not accessible to outsiders. Equestrian facilities must comply with veterinary and sanitary standards. Animals need to be equipped with good ventilation. Be sure to include lighting in the stalls. Any animals that have arrived on the farm must be quarantined.
How to behave with horses
Any horseman must learn to behave with an animal, the following rules will help:
- The horse has so-called blind spots; it is very dangerous to be in these areas. These places are located immediately behind the horse and immediately in front of it. If you take a step from the animal, then it will see the person, but it will seem to him that the owner has appeared out of nowhere. It is categorically not recommended to frighten a horse with a weak nervous system in this way, out of fear it can kick or bite the owner.
- Of great importance in communication is the intonation of the voice. The rules of conduct with the horse is not allowed to switch to a scream. Also, you can not beat the animal, even if it made a mistake.
- If the horse does everything right, then praise her in a gentle and cheerful voice, and then pat her neck.
- If you start waving your arms near the animal, then it will decide what the owner wants to play. A horse can begin to laugh, gallop around a person, lift its hind legs into the air.
- If the owner scratches the neck of the animal with tangible pressure, then it will decide what the owner wants to like. But if you lightly strok, the horse will perceive it as tickling, because the horses have thicker skin. Sometimes after such an animal may try to bite the owner, but this is not from evil, but out of love for him.
How to start a horse race
Experienced horsemen determine the moment of the beginning of work by the wrist. If it has stopped growing, then you can start to call in a horse. The rules require complete trust between the trainer and the young animal, then everything will go well. It must be completely sure that the owner will not offend him and will not harm him.
They begin to accustom a one-year-old horse to the saddle, bridle and other ammunition. The first landing in the saddle should not scare the animal, the coach should try to be as delicate as possible. At first, the work of a horse with a rider does not exceed 30 minutes. Then this time is gradually increased. It is important to follow the rules of riding a horse so as not to make it nervous and shy.
It will be easier for the animal if at first the riders weigh no more than 60 kg. After a year or two, the mare will be able to work with heavy riders. If you take care of the horse correctly, then it will retire in 20-25 years.
Training a horse to work
It is very important to teach the animal unified commands that must be executed implicitly. Before, trainers were most often foreigners, but now the use of the Russian language is accepted in training. Teams should be given in an imperative tone, the pronunciation should be clear and understandable to the horse.
It is necessary to accustom the animal to the arena gradually. At first, the occasion should be short, and the operating time should be limited. After the horse gets used to it, you can encourage it and let it run.
Learning to sit in the saddle
Both the rider and the horse should prepare for horse riding. It is desirable for a person to have a good physical shape. It is better to sit in the deepest part of the saddle, trying to “grow into it,” as it were. The rider needs to turn his shoulders, place his elbows at the torso and try to maintain balance. The loin should be bent forward and relaxed as much as possible.
Keeping animals
Caring for a horse is not easy, but it is the most beautiful and faithful creature on earth. It is important to adhere to the rules of keeping horses, and there will be no problems. For the animal to live, it is necessary to build a comfortable stable. Horses love cleanliness, so the stall should be cleaned regularly.
The size of the place of detention for one individual should be at least 12-16 square meters. Partitions between stalls are usually made of boards. It is also advisable to purchase a car drink, but you can use ordinary buckets.
If the horse is busy in light work, then it is enough to feed it 3 times a day, if in heavy work, then four. It is better to make a diet with a veterinarian or an experienced equestrian. Usually it consists of feed, hay and vegetables. Before distributing food, the horse must be watered.
You need to wash the animal at least 1 time per week. For these purposes, you can use soap, but it is better to purchase special shampoos in a pet store. Hooves should be cleaned and examined daily.