How to look after a wild horse?

Answer 1

The basics of horsekeeping will remain the same as a "pasture potatoe". Every horse needs nutrious feed, clean water at all times, free choice salt, shelter, grooming, hoof care and vet care and love. The show horse must be kept in good condition, fit and healthy. He may need supplements to make his coat extra shiny. In summer, he has to be kept in fly sheets so the hot sun doesn't fade his coat. In the cooler months he must be kept in a stall with heavy stable blankets to prevent him from getting his winter coat. When the days start to grow short in the fall the horse's lights in his stall must be kept on until about 9:00pm to fool his brain that the days are still the long days of summer. (That's what triggers hair growth, the amount of sunlight through the horse's eyes to his brain). The tails must be braided and kept in a "tail bag". This keeps the tail from being broken of and lets it grow long and full. Before a show he will need a bath, hooves painted with a moisturizing hoof conditioner. After the bath he will need a clean horse blanket. Keep one just for this. The legs need to be wrapped with polo wraps to keeps stains off his knees and hocks and put into a completely clean stall. Don't put a clean horse in a dirty stall. This is not a complete rundown but should give you an idea of the work involved in showing your horse.

Answer 2

Looking after a wild horse is a hands off type of thing. There are groups that monitor the herds and help to keep them safe. You cannot interact with the wild or feral horses as this will cause them to lose their fear of humans and once that happens they will start approaching random people in hopes of getting food.