If you have a Triangle “Land – time – energy”, then you can feel the joy of keeping your own horse on the land that belongs to you. The emotional bond that develops after some time between humans and horses is unparalleled. Horses are very intelligent and emotional animals that will change your life. Interacting with horses is one of the most stress relieving activities. However, you must be fully prepared and consider financial matters along with the necessary commitment, if you decide to keep a horse on your property. Horses or other farm animals cannot be left unattended for more than a day. Keeping a horse means caring for, watching over, cleaning, feeding and troubleshooting 365 days a year. So if you’re planning to go, say over the weekend, you’ll need to find a reliable farm sitter to take care of your horses. In addition, if you have a horse with special needs and/or if your field cannot produce enough pasture all year round, it will cost you $400-$500 (Rp.5.600.000-Rp.7,000,000) per month to feed each horse. To this you must add Of course the cost of purchasing a horse (there are various adoption programs), veterinary fees (normal and emergency), various equine supplies along with the costs associated with building and maintaining a decent and legitimate stable.
The average lifespan of a domesticated horse is 30 years. The average horse reaches its reproductive period at the age of 5 years. Before that age, horses should not be ridden, since their skeleton and bones are not yet fully developed. Racehorses are usually ridden at the age of 1-1.5 years, and that is why they are usually retired at the age of 6. Some of them were permanently paralyzed and many others had to be euthanized at the age of 3. Since you expect a long-term relationship with your horse, you should respect them and let them live their lives with dignity.
How to raise horses
Horse Stables
Selecting Horses
How To Feed A Horse
Horse Health, Safety & Care
Management of manure and horse manure
Questions and answers about horses
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