Owning a horse or pony of your own
Owning your own horse or pony is a big responsibility requiring time, money and commitment. Many member organisations publish information leaflets and booklets to help you. British Horse Society: Buying & Owning your first horse and The cost of owning and keeping a horse and First Horse Owner Information Pack BHS also run courses such as Horse Owners Certificate which has four levels and is suitable for new horse owners. ILPH: Responsible Horse Owners Talks are offered nationwide to groups of people who want to learn more about what is involved in horse ownership. Redwings Horse Sanctuary: “I want a pony” which is available by post from Redwings Horse Sanctuary RSPCA: “A horse of your own?” and Horse Sense The Home of Rest for Horses / The Horse Trust: Before You Buy
Buying and Maintaining a HorseThese articles have been provided by the British Equine Veterinary Association Trust from the Horseowners’ Day held in April 2006. Thanks go to BEVA Trust for permission to reproduce these articles. Buying a Horse Choosing a Horse — conformation and other factors Judy Bradwell The pre-purchase examination of horses Jeremy Mantell Protecting your investment — types of insurance cover and policy Guy Prest Responsibilities of Horse ownership Rachel Murray Maintaining a Horse Can you afford a horse? Costs and hidden costs of ownership John Williams First Aid for Horses Nicholas Mills First Aid for people around horses Peter Whitehead How to ensure your horse is fit David Marlin Training horses for specific purposes Debbie Topping |
