Before Your Horse Comes Home: Introductory Horse Care for Beginners

As humans, we have relied upon horses for transportation and as work partners for years. While horses aren’t essential to our everyday survival now, they remain stunning companions who can provide endless enjoyment for their caretakers.At the same time, horses can be very complicated, especially for novice owners. This beginner-friendly guide cuts through the noise and gives new horse owners clear, practical answers before costly mistakes happen.Researching horse care for the first time can feel overwhelming. Conflicting advice, complicated explanations, and strong opinions make it difficult to know what’s right for your horse.In Before Your Horse Comes Home: Introductory Horse Care for Beginners, Meredith Hill draws on over 30 years of hands-on experience to walk readers through essential foundations of horse ownership. From creating an appropriate feeding program to understanding daily care and manure management, this guide focuses on what truly matters before bringing a horse home.Written specifically for first-time and prospective horse owners, this book focuses on what you truly need to know before bringing a horse home. Inside, you’ll learn:Is horse ownership right for you?What does a horse need to be happy and healthy?What kind of home is right for your horse?What tools and equipment are required for horse ownership?"Clear, practical, and reassuring for first-time 'owners'"—Reader's reviewHorses are beautiful but delicate animals, each requiring an individualized care routine. Meredith Hill helps you make informed decisions early, setting the foundation for your horse's long-term health and well-being. If you’ve always dreamed of having a horse of your own but don’t know where to start, this guide helps you prepare with clarity and realistic expectations. Read more