Horses require consistent daily care, proper nutrition, safe handling, regular hoof care, routine health monitoring, appropriate living conditions, emergency planning, and a long-term commitment of time, money, education, and effort. For first-time horse owners, the amount of information can feel overwhelming at first. This article covers all the basic topics you need to be aware of, and introduces you to the FREE online certification course "Horse Ownership Foundations.

Every movement your horse makes, from grazing quietly to clearing a jump, depends on the coordinated function of its joints. Understanding how joints work gives you a clearer picture of soundness, performance, and where problems can develop.