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HorseQuest Learning Lesson:Horse Ownership Considerations

Last Updated: June 06, 2007 | Related resource areas: Horses

New and Prospective Horse Owners Series

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A series of lessons for new and prospective horse owners are available to address the following learning objectives.

  1. Determine your interest level as it relates to horse ownership.
  2. Understand the costs associated with owning a horse.
  3. Understand the principles of feeding management.
  4. Recognize the suitability of the horse and rider combination.
  5. Develop evaluation skills for selecting the right horse.


Horse Ownership Considerations

Begin by identifying your level of interest in horse ownership by first understanding the overall considerations and responsibility necessary to properly care for a horse.

Start the Lesson

Once you have completed Horse Ownership Considerations view the other lessons in this New and Prospective Horse Owners series.


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