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Homestead Horses: A Boon Or A Disaster Waiting To Happen?
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One animal synonymous with homestead life is the horse.
Humans, particularly women it seems, are naturally drawn to these beautiful equines. Many people interested in homesteading grew up watching old Westerns and idolized that way of life. Horses certainly have a place on the homestead, but they are one type of livestock in which you need to study the pros and cons before purchase.
The Truth about Horses
In a nutshell, horses can quite easily hurt a person, completely on accident. When dealing with a 1,200-pound animal with a mind of its own – with varying emotions that differ from day to day — you can and will get hurt if you don’t know what you are doing. Heck, even those who’ve spent years around horses still get hurt.
The biggest difference between keeping horses and other large livestock like cattle is the fact that most people will want to, of course, ride their horse. Riding horses in a manner that is safe for you and comfortable for the horse takes skill, and this skill can’t be achieved at home by trying to teach yourself. It’s safe to say that you will need to take riding lessons as well as have an experienced horseman mentor you for at least a year.
Source: http://www.offthegridnews.com/2014/09/25/homestead-horses-a-boon-or-a-disaster-waiting-to-happen/
