Caring for my horse at competitions means taking full responsibility for its safety, comfort, and health. I plan every journey, check fitness, ensure safe stabling, and adapt to weather conditions. My responsibility to ensure my horse’s well-being at competitions defines respect, empathy, and true horsemanship at every moment.
My responsibility for the well-being of my horse in terms of handling and training begins with knowledge, empathy, and consistency. I build trust through calm handling, patient training, and respect for natural behavior. Every step is aimed at protecting the horse’s body and mind while building strength, confidence, and a lasting partnership.
I want clean and healthy air in my stable. Because of this, I focus every day on creating a low-ammonia for horse stable environment. My horses breathe better when the air stays fresh. They stay calmer. They recover faster. Therefore, I follow several clear steps that improve the stable climate instantly. Ammonia forms when urine breaks down. The smell becomes sharp. The air becomes heavy. Moreover, ammonia irritates the lungs, eyes, and skin. Sensitive horses react even sooner. Consequently, I treat ammonia control as an essential part of my daily stable routine.
Choosing open or closed stable housing shapes my horse’s health, comfort, and daily well-being. Because of this, I look closely at the stall climate, the horse’s natural needs, and the way each system supports healthy behavior. While both systems offer advantages, they work very differently. Therefore, I want to explain these differences in a clear and practical way.
When I decide how to keep my horse, I always start with one key question: individual or group horse keeping? This decision shapes the daily routine, the social life, and the physical wellbeing of every horse. Therefore, I look closely at both options and choose what fits my horse best. Because each horse has unique needs, I want to understand both systems clearly.
When I look at my horse’s needs, I always return to one idea. Horses thrive outdoors. Therefore, I see many advantages of pasture farming, because it mirrors the conditions horses evolved in. Natural spaces allow them to move, graze, breathe fresh air, and interact with other horses. As a result, I support their physical and emotional balance throughout the year.
When I look at horses, I see animals that evolved as free-moving grazers in wide, open landscapes. Therefore, I always remind myself that modern stabling differs greatly from their original environment. Yet, I can still meet their needs when I understand the horse keeping basics. Because of this, I aim to create conditions that respect their natural behaviour. Consequently, I support their health, safety, and mental balance.