The Joy of Keeping Horses: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Horses on Your Property

The Joy of Keeping Horses

The Joy of Keeping Horses: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Horses on Your Property is a practical guide for horse owners considering keeping horses on their own property. Jessie Shiers covers the essential aspects of establishing and managing a small horse farm, from choosing and purchasing suitable property to building facilities and providing daily care. The book also addresses grooming, nutrition, horse health, common misconceptions, and the practical differences between boarding a horse and caring for one at home, making it useful for both prospective and novice horse owners.

Key Features:

• Keeping horses on your own property
• Choosing and purchasing suitable land
• Designing and building horse facilities
• Daily horse care and grooming
• Equine nutrition and feeding
• Horse health and management
• Small-farm horse keeping
• Differences between boarding and home care
• Common horse-keeping myths and misconceptions
• Practical advice for novice owners
• Real-life experiences from horse owners
• Creating a healthy and enjoyable environment for horses