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There’s a lot to love about the equestrian world, from vast horse farms to beautiful breeds. However, there’s also a lot to pay for—and buying a horse is the first important step.
If you don’t have the cash on hand to pay for a horse upfront, then banks or lenders may be able to help. However, horse financing isn’t necessarily for everyone, and there are a few things you should know before taking out a personal loan to buy a horse.
How much does a horse cost?
Horses can range from just a few hundred dollars on the lower end of the price range to millions of dollars for rare and exclusive breeds. Much like a car or beautiful equestrian estate, horses vary widely in price.
It’s not the most conventional approach, but if you want to improve your intelligence and abilities as a student, you should start riding horses. Funny as it sounds, it works. Everyone understands the physical benefits of this exercise, and they often go to their stables or house farm for the physical benefits, but most people don’t realize its importance for one’s mental health. Besides improving your body’s health and lifting your spirit, it can also benefit your academics. Studies have proven that horse riding improves cognitive skills such as memory, concentration, and problem-solving.
Cognitive improvements
Horse riding requires balance, coordination, and timing. A rider has to use their right and left brain hemispheres simultaneously to ride a horse successfully. The cross-lateral movement stimulates communication between both brain hemispheres and leads to an overall improvement in cognitive function
Just like riding a horse comes with inherent risk, so does operate a horse property. You have individuals engaging in life-threatening activities daily. On top of that, you’re managing relationships with various people, including boarders and trainers.
Often, horse property owners neglect to spend the time or money necessary to produce contracts that protect their business from not only liability but also financial hardships. And even if they have, the documents used are from online sources. They’re boiler-plate and are not customized to their specific business.
Over the years, the equestrian industry has been developing to the point where now many horse owners aren’t shy about using the latest tech for their needs. Moreover, there are many devices created specifically for horses and their owners. Hence, here are the five pieces of genius wearable tech that you and your horse need.
Moving with horses is very, very different from moving with a dog or cat. You must prepare months in advance and coordinate with several people to ensure that you and your horse will arrive in your new home perfectly safe, happy, and healthy.
Talk to your veterinarian about vaccinations, tests, and other health requirements for a long-distance move. For your peace of mind, consider purchasing equine insurance to cover your expenses in case something untoward happens during transport.
Weeks before the move, train your horse to enter and exit a trailer without getting spooked. Introduce leg guards that will keep it upright and stable throughout the long ride.
When your dog first sees a horse, he’ll most likely react by chasing the horse or barking at it. That could be because the dog is afraid or nervous about the horse and reacts by trying to frighten the strange creature away by displaying aggressive behaviors.
Dogs are naturally predatory animals that hunt other species for food. On the other hand, horses are prey animals that instinctively take flight when they feel threatened. If your pet is not restrained the first time he encounters a horse, the chances are that Fido will set off in hot pursuit of Dobbin!
Humans historically owe a lot to their equine friends for all the hard work and companionship. Research shows eye-popping emotional bondage that is formed as a result of human-horse interaction.
Professionals use equine therapy to guide humans through various activities with horses to address as part of their mental health treatment. Equine therapy is a proven and effective way of dealing with stress or depression. It can play an important role in helping students boost their self-awareness and social skills.
By engaging in grooming or feeding activities, you can help yourself too. If you have never tried equine therapy, there are at least five good reasons to do it now.
College is an integral component of our lives. It’s challenging to balance studies with riding on the horse farm. Being a university student is distinct from high school. It is a hefty academic load, a much higher and greater responsibility. This is why you have to take the time to maintain a balance between your […]
Horses can be highly dangerous animals. Beginners often make mistakes when they are first introduced to horse riding. Both yours and the horse’s safety are important. Take extra precaution before your lesson by learning what mistakes not to make. Here are the top six mistakes made by new riders.
Humans and horses have a long history that is often seen as one of love and affection. Horses are very interesting creatures that form a bond with humans to the point where they probably recognize the faces and voices of people. Horse lovers need a lot of information so that they can understand the different behaviors that horses portray. There are certain books that horse lovers can read to get valuable information about horses, and some of these books will be highlighted below.
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