How to keep your horse happy

This video give you some top tips on horse care and ways to keep your horse healthy and happy. One tip is to mimic nature as much as possible. Feed your horse a little but often. Out in the wild, horses graze all day. So a small amount at regular intervals is best. Horses love to chew. In the wild they chew up to 15000 times a day. Plus this can stop bad stereotypical behaviors, brought on by stress or boredom. A warm clean stable with a deep bed is just what your horse needs after being worked, as it takes the strain off his legs and joints. Just like us they love coming home! It makes them feel safe and secure. Make sure it's well ventilated and free of draughts and in view of other horses as they like companionship. Even other animals nearby such as a rabbit or geese will do. Also groom your horse regularly, exercise him daily, give him play time and quiet time, care for his hoofs, and make sure his tack is comfortable and well fitted. Finally, if he's the affectionate type, give him lots of scratches and rubs just like another horse would do. Let him know that he's loved.