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    Home » Horse Care

    7 Ways To Show Your Horse You Love Them

    Modified: Aug 18, 2020 by ihearthorses · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    It’s hard to describe to non-horse people how much we love our horses. Our worlds revolve around them, after all. But here are seven ways to show your horse you love them so that they never forget.

    1. Give Him Special Treats

    The way to your horse’s heart is so often through his stomach. Give your horse some special treats, like apples, carrots, and the occasional peppermint. Many horses also like bananas and pumpkin. When treating your horse, try to stay away from treats which are high in sugar.

    2. Break Up Your Riding Routine

    Your horse will easily get bored with the same old schooling routine in the same arena from day to day. Try to break up your riding routine by introducing new exercises or heading out to ride in new areas. 

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    3. Massage Your Horse

    There’s no beating a massage session. Pick up a book or DVD to learn some basic equine massage techniques and give your horse a massage session once a month. You can, of course, massage your horse more often, and your horse will benefit from pain relief, improved circulation, and increased relaxation. If you are new to equine massage, here are a few horse massage tips.

    4. Provide Your Horse With the Best Quality Feed

    You are what you eat, and the same is true for horses. One great way to show your horse that you love him is to provide him with the best quality hay and feed that you can afford. Giving your horse high quality feed can lead to a healthier and happier horse.

    Interested in finding out how you can tell if your horse loves you? Check out our article 8 Ways Your Horse Says "I Love You".

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    5. Spend Time With Your Horse

    Make an effort to spend some time with your horse out of the saddle. Do some groundwork, hand graze your horse, and take him out for a hand walk. These quiet activities can be a great way to enjoy your time with your horse and spend some time improving your bond.

    6. Try Out Different Things

    Don’t be afraid to try out different activities with your horse. You never know if your horse will love trail riding, agility, or groundwork until you give them a try. Trying out new activities with your horse builds the trust that you have in each other, too.

    7. Look Out for Your Horse’s Future

    Finally, show your horse that you love him by looking out for his future. If you sell your horse, make sure that you are selling him to a good home where he will receive the quality care that he deserves. If you lease him out, then carefully check into his workload and work type so that you are putting him in a positive situation.

    How do you show your horse love? Let us know in the comments below!

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    1. Shawn

      January 26, 2021 at 11:22 pm

      I know my horse loves me when I fell over with a wheelbarrow full of poop. His first step out of the barn was a dead run and he ran to me and put his neck over my head until I could get up. He then sniffed me all over and decided I was ok. He just went back to the barn
      I had him 37 years
      Trained him myself and did riding lessons on him although he was a stallion
      I had to make the decision to put him down but I miss him every day and the bond we had will last me all the rest of my life

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    2. Jeanie

      September 28, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      We have made friends with the horses up at Hardware Ranch in Utah.

      We bring them treats and groom them. Today we got to our stop to see them but fell alseep in the car first. When we woke, there they were waiting for us. They had come across the pasture and just stood waiting. It was amazing!

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