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Horse Owner’s Guides
Complete Grooming Guide Grooming your horse is more than just making him look good. It’s essential for his health and strengthens the bond you share with him. Download the Complete Grooming Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to groom your horse. Download Now >>
Year-Round Horse Care Winter, spring, summer and fall bring about changes in the weather and environment that affect a horse’s health needs, from feeding to parasite control to farrier care. Here’s a guide to help you keep your horse healthy throughout the year. Download Now >>
Winning Show Tips Competing with your horse can be fun if you are well-prepared for it.Here are some tried-and-true tips to help you choose the right competition, find appropriate attire, show-groom your horse and more. Download Now >>
Resources for New Horse Owners
Horse Cost Calculator Can you afford to own a horse? If you’re thinking about entering the world of horse ownership, it’s time to take a look at your budget. This calculator will help you determine if you will be able to provide for a horse. Calculate now >>
Before You Buy Before you embark on your horse-shopping journey, find out everything you need to know about finding the right horse, what to avoid and how to determine if you’re financially ready for horse ownership. Read more >>
Horse Health and Nutrition Feed your horse right and stay on top of his health care needs and you will have a partner for many years to come. Read more on feeding, emergency care and preventative measures to keep him feeling his best. Read more >>
Horse Care and Grooming Daily grooming is one of the joys you’ll share with your new horse. Find out what tools you’ll need in your grooming kit and how to use them. Get tips on everyday grooming and special-occasion bathing. Read more >>
Tack and Equipment The gear you need to ride your horse is often as much or more of an investment than the horse himself. Learn how to select the right tack and how to care for it to keep it in good condition for many years. Read more >>
Riding and Showing Finding a good riding instructor, finding the discipline that suits you and your horse and entering the competitive arena are all great ways to improve your horsemanship and have fun with your new horse. Read more >>
Kids and Horses As the parent of a horse-crazy kid, you undoubtedly have a lot of questions. Read on to find out how to find a great riding instructor or summer camp, what your child should wear to stay safe in the saddle, and how to find that all-important first pony. Read more >>

16 years ago

Abigail Boatwright

Abigail Boatwright is a freelance writer and photographer based in Texas, and is the editor of Horse Illustrated’s sister publication, Western Life Today.

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Katie says:
September 2, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Some very informative and helpful articles!
carly says:
October 11, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Thanks H.C! This article is very helpful considering I am a new horse owner :]
Tommy says:
November 23, 2009 at 8:32 am
Cool
Emylee says:
November 24, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Wow, I have owned a horse for two years and still learned a lot! Thanks!!
Betina says:
November 28, 2009 at 4:30 pm
great info thanks!
Barb says:
January 1, 2010 at 9:55 am
I've owned horses for almost 10 years...This is still very good information...
Galadriel says:
January 2, 2010 at 11:23 pm
All great information.
Katie says:
January 3, 2010 at 8:55 am
Good article!
cc says:
January 3, 2010 at 6:50 pm
great article
jennifer says:
January 3, 2010 at 6:53 pm
very good information. thanks