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| Encyclopedia on basic needs of a pet horses |
| What are the
basic needs of a horse? You don't need to keep your horse or pony in a fancy stall with the best of everything. Horses are happiest in a natural environment where they are free to move around, graze and socialize. Answer: At the very least a horse needs: Pasture free from hazards such as holes, rusty farm machinery and loose wire fences. |
| Safe fencing such as
wooden, plastic, or vinyl rails, or mesh wire fencing. Grass for grazing or equivalent amount of good quality hay. Unlimited supply of fresh clean water, heated if necessary in sub-freezing temperatures. Unlimited access to minerals and salt. Shelter from wet or wintry weather and shade in summer. A dry and clean area to lie down. Daily monitoring for injury or illness. Companionship, either with another horse, donkey, mule or pony or another animal such as a sheep or goat. |