General Care and Supervision

A good standard of horse care is the key factor to ensuring that your horse’s, or ponies, welfare needs are met. No matter how acceptable a system may be in principle, without competent care and management the welfare of the horse or pony cannot be adequately protected. Taking the BHS Horse Owner’s Certificate, Pony Club tests and riding school certificates will increase your knowledge about horse care, and hopefully cut down on the animal’s unnecessary suffering.

Every person who owns, loans or rides a horse is responsible for the animals welfare needs and must be able to recognize signs of ill health, and have knowledge of basic equine first aid, and must be registered to a Veterinary Surgeon to diagnose and treat serious injuries and illnesses. There should always be plans prepared to ensure that in the event of a fire, accident or other emergency, the horse receives prompt attention.