Owning and managing a horse

4 guides in this topic.

• How to buy a horse in Australia and NZ

  Thinking of buying a horse? What to consider first, where to look, questions for the seller, trial rides, the pre-purchase vet check and paperwork.

  Awaiting vet review

• The real cost of owning a horse in Australia and NZ

  What does it really cost to keep a horse in Australia or NZ? A plain-English breakdown of agistment, feed, farrier, vet, dental, gear and emergencies.

  Ready to read

• Agistment guide: types, prices and what to check

  Horse agistment in Australia and NZ: paddock, part and full agistment, what to inspect, what goes in an agreement, and your PIC obligations.

  Ready to read

• Equine professionals: vet, farrier, dentist, physio and saddle fitter

  Who does what in horse care in Australia and NZ – vet, farrier, equine dentist, physio and saddle fitter – how often you need each, and how to find one.

  Ready to read