I feel like my answer is the least concrete but horse “sense” in general, ig this would include like reading body language, general knowledge of horse care, and confidence handling horses but I feel like once you have the horse sense part down the rest is pretty easy to learn as you go
2026-09-08 06:05:59
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maddie and lola🎀 :
how bits work, how to tack up and untack a horse, basic maintenance and of your beginner have a trainer, who is a good ferrier vet and dentist in your area, what the best emergency vet is and have a way to
2026-09-04 13:06:56
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🌀 :
Groundwork, how to read a horses body language, all medical care/how to standing wrap/bandage, how to identify colic and look for signs of lameness. Riding/eq can be taught as you take lessons with a trainer :).
2026-09-04 02:57:30
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Ray :
I think a lot of people take lessons on riding, then get a horse, but have zero knowledge on actual care for the animal. They should learn how to properly prepare feed, how to care for small wounds, muck out, load a horse in a trailer, and ALOT more
2026-09-04 04:40:05
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poop_eater :
horse anatomy, horse behavior and ground work
2026-09-04 14:14:44
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Prism Pastures 💙🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ :
To add to what's here, BCS and basic nutrition as well as how to go against professionals and advocate for your horse when needed.
2026-09-04 03:05:56
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Southern Thunder :
common sense to not walk up behind the horse, the amount of times I've seen new owners walk behind their horse and the gets spooked and nearly kicks is more than I'm willing to admit
2026-09-04 02:50:44
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Nora🗝️ :
Bitless. Doing more than just tacking up and grooming, like wrapping, cold hosing, meds, etc. using their seat and not hands, good horsemanship off and on the horse
2026-09-04 05:46:51
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KevinRaaamaaage :
veterinary first aid, how to handle needles and do injections, when and when not to, and how to treat with antibiotics, identifying basic illnesses like collic and strangles.
2026-09-04 02:50:20
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DamedIfIDew :
knowing what a healthy hoof looks like, you don't want to blindly trust every farrier. You need to know when your farrier screws up
2026-09-04 16:19:19
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Lucy 🪿 :
If everyone at the barn suddenly disappeared you should have the knowledge to maintain the same level of care your horse was receiving and understand why you are doing what you are. You should also be able to handle an emergency situation if it comes up, understand warning signs, and react appropriately wether that is calling and having the articulation skills to properly convey the situation to a vet or handling it yourself
2026-09-04 03:18:29
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