Owning a horse (1)
A horse is an odd-toed ungulage mammal that belongs to the taxonomic family, Equidae.
Horses are very strong animals that possess a well developed sense of balance as well as a strong response to flight or fight. This helps them to protect themselves from predators. They are also capable sleeping while standing or lying down, which in itself is an unusual trait. Horse do have an average lifespan of 20-30 years.
Horses are among the animals that do share an interactive relationship with humans. They are used for sports as well as for recreational purposes, security work, entertainment, agriculture, transportation as well as therapy.
Historically, they have also been used in warfare. Horses are also well known for the products which are derived from nthem such as meat, milk, bone, hide as well as pharmaceuticals which are extracted from the urine of pregnant female horses, known as mares.
Many humans own horses and many more look forward to owning a horse. For those looking forward to owning a horse, they may be unsure of the cost of owning one or the responsibilities involved in owning a horse and hence back out of doing such while for those who already own a horse, there could be a search for better care and maintenance of their horses.
Whatever category you find yourself, this article can serve as an excerpt for dummies in horse ownership or a horse ownership manual 101, depending on your view. With this article you are well educated and informed on the best management tips and steps in caring for and maintaining your horse.
Do you really have what it takes to own a horse?
You may have been harbouring thoughts or dreaming of owning a horse or may be have a child who is always on your neck for you to get him or her a horse. Whatever the case may be, do you really think you are prepared to own a horse? Before you get that horse, it may be wise to spare a thought on the cost of doing so as well as the responsibilities involved in doing so. Horses require a lot of attention and care as well as a lot of maintenance costs and these could put a strain in your pocket if you do not plan adequately.
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Let's get one sis
Horses are usually cute, you know.
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Awwww horses are so cute. I want one too
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