[HAYLEY M]

how to care for pet horses?

[spottedmyappy]

a "male" horse is not generally called a "male horse" they are called either gelding or stallions.I would guess that maybe you haven't had much experience with horses..and think it would be best if you did alot of reading and talking to vets and horse trainers etc before you get a horse.there is ALOT to taking care of a horse (money wise, and health wise) you need to be totally educated before you get one to prevent any bad things happening to your horse.

[rsc]

A ten year old would have a very difficult if not impossible time careing for a horse alone. Horses require daily attention (if they are not in a boarding stable where you pay someone else to care for them) and huge ammount of money. If you have help from your parents then it is possible for you to care for one. Horses need to be fed 2-3 times daily, they need shots, vet care, training, proper handleing and disipline and exersize. Horses are not really 'pets' in the same sense as a dog or cat, people sometimes forget this then get into horses and end up in a mess (unable to care for them, or with a horse that is dangerous) You really need to learn about all aspects of horses before getting one as a 'pet'. You need to take riding lessons, and work at a stable doing barn chores before you get a horse. This will show you what goes into careing for a horse, and will teach you how to handle one safely. You can't get all the experiance you need to own a horse off the internet and books, but they can be good resources at times. It seems like you have made a good start by asking Also a male horse is a gelding (if castrated), stallion (if left intact), or a colt (if it is young). Geldings are in genral more mellow than mares (female horses), there is no major difference in care between mares and geldings. A 10 year old should not handle a stallion under any circumstance, they can be unpredictible, strong and more aggressive.

[Horses and Daughters]

READ READ READ, ASK ASK ASK! read books, magazines, and ask questions! I'm 13 and my 9 year old sister and i take care of our horse! Are you riding the horse/s? If so, be careful and have someone instruct you! Maybe you should ask more specific questions!

[April]

You get a knowledgeable adult to help you, hon. At 10, there is no way you could adequately diagnose a colic, clean the sheath of a gelding without getting your head kicked off, properly feed nor exercise a horse, diagnose lameness, ear problem, injuries etc., and know when to call a vet.

[susan d]

do you have a 4-h club around they also could hep you,and books not being silley but there is a book called dummy for horses. its really good and easy reading.