As humans, we have relied upon horses for transportation and as work partners for years. While horses aren't essential to our everyday survival now, they are still stunning companions who can provide endless enjoyment for their human caretakers. At the same time, horses can be very complicated, especially for novice owners. Attempting to research horse care can be very overwhelming if you're new to horse ownership. It's all too easy to find complicated or conflicting advice. How do you determine what's right for your equine companion? In Before Your Horse Comes Home: Introductory Horse Care for Beginners, Meredith Hill details the ins and outs of horse care, as compiled throughout her over 30 years of experience as a caretaker for horses. From creating the right feed program to manure management, Ms. Hill will walk readers through the ins and outs of horsemanship. In this book you'll learn: ¿ Is horse ownership right for you? ¿ What does a horse need to be happy and healthy? ¿ What kind of home is right for your horse? ¿ What type of tools and equipment are required for horse ownership? Horses are beautiful yet delicate animals and have care requirements that differ from nearly every other species of domesticated animal. In fact, you may be shocked to discover each horse requires their own care routine. Don't worry- Ms. Hill has your back. Throughout Before Your Horse Comes Home: Introductory Horse Care for Beginners, you'll learn how to make the best decisions for your horse's long-term care so that your hooved buddy can live a long, happy life. If you've always dreamed of having a horse of your own, but don't know where to start Before Your Horse Comes Home: Introductory Horse Care for Beginners by Meredith Hill is an excellent resource that will guide you through all of the practical considerations and concerns of caring for your very first horse.