What to do when you first get a horse?

What to do when you first get a horse?

Riding For The First Time You may even want to lunge beforehand to get rid of any excessive energy. Ride in the arena the first few times and don't ask too much of him. Just do some basic schooling and keep things simple. If you feel everything is going well with your horse after a few days, take him for a light ride.

How much does it cost to own a horse?

Responses to a horse-ownership survey from the University of Maine found that the average annual cost of horse ownership is $3,876 per horse, while the median cost is $2,419. That puts the average monthly expense anywhere from $200 to $325 – on par with a car payment.