Taking care of a horse can be a fun and rewarding experience. Just like any domesticated animal or pet, they rely on us for their well-being.

The first basic step in caring for your horse is to provide adequate feed, water, and forage. Grain comes in a variety of forms, such as pellets or textured. The compressed brand being granulated into pellets, and textured grain (also called sweet feed), allows you to visible see the oats, corn, and molasses. The preference is yours, but keep in mind your horse may prefer, perform, and thrive better on one versus the other. The amount of grain that you feed your horse will depend on his performance level, general health, and nutritional needs.

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The first year of owning a pet means more veterinary check-ups than usual. However, once you get past the first year of your pet’s life, you will most likely only need to visit the vet for annual check-ups. This article contains a few tips for taking your pet out to their first annual vet check-up visit. Here’s what to expect:

Most veterinarians will do the “nose to tail” exam; this simply means that they will start the examination at the nose and end with the tail. This is just a way that helps them stay methodical so they can perform a completely thorough examination.

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