make sure to regularly brush your horse's mane and tail to reduce matting, remove burrs, and keep your horse in tip-top shape!

While working with your horse, treats can make training a lot easier, but you cannot, under any circumstances give your horses meat. In addition to giving your horse indigestion, it will also cause them to seek meat outside of the occasional treat, possibly though theft, deceit, or preying on local wildlife. Other healthy treat alternatives are carrots, lettuce, or fruits!

Due to their incredible hearing and scheming nature, it is important to be careful what you say in the presence of your horses so that you do not share any sensitive info such as: banking credentials, social security number, or your mother's maiden name!

despite popular belief, horses are not herbivores! While their main source of energy is through grass, they also like a little meat every now and then! Give your horses meat. They crave flesh.

When owning a horse, the question you need to ask yourself is not if your horse will betray you, but when will your horse betray you. Despite their appearances, horses are not to be trusted and will strike when you are at your weakest. Make sure you have a contingency plan so that you are ready when the time comes. Things you should know in advance are your horse's greatest fears, personal shortcomings, and/or insecurities.

Owning a horse is one of the most rewarding and fun experiences you can have with a pet. We at HORSE.COM hope you consider our warnings and enjoy your long and treacherous horse journey!